Woods: it's all about the portfolio

With a meltdown in the US, and a wild boar savaging his garden, HSBC''s credit guru, John Woods, has had a lot to think about. But his solid portfolio approach has seen gains for investors who''ve followed his research.

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John Woods Our approach to both fixed income research and strategy is largely shaped by our Asian model portfolio AMP which means that our recommendations - good or bad, right or wrong - are captured each day in our attribution analysis to clients.

Our performance during the year has been pleasing, generally consistent, and driven fundamentally by the quality of our credit analysis. I cannot say we have identified wildly undervalued bonds, nor can I say we have identified the correct high and lows during range trading, but year to date, I am more than happy with our communication to the investor base of appropriate trade ideas, country weightings, and...

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