QV’s fixed income team unpack recent moves in bond yields and take a step back to focus on fundamentals amidst the turbulent market narratives.

QV’s fixed income team unpack recent moves in bond yields and take a step back to focus on fundamentals amidst the turbulent market narratives.
Some of our best credit opportunities arise when solid business fundamentals are met with temporarily stretched balance sheets.
Investors have seen credit premiums contract in the North American corporate credit market, dipping below the long-term median & edging toward historical lows.
Understanding the capital structure of Canadian Banks provides strategic insight for long-term investors in periods of market uncertainty.
Given the rapid rise in interest rates, we break down credit quality into two core factors useful in evaluating fixed income opportunities.