Stable income generation and capital preservation through carefully selected bonds and credit securities.
Strategic Income Solutions
Fixed income investments form the bedrock of many successful portfolios, providing stable income, capital preservation, and diversification benefits. At Atomos, our fixed income strategies combine rigorous credit analysis with active portfolio management to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns.
Our approach focuses on high-quality bonds and securities selected through fundamental research and deep market expertise. Whether you're seeking regular income, capital stability, or portfolio balance, our fixed income solutions are tailored to meet your specific requirements while managing credit, interest rate, and liquidity risks.
Our Approach
Thorough fundamental analysis of issuer quality, financial strength, and creditworthiness before any investment.
Sophisticated duration management and portfolio construction to balance income generation with capital preservation.
Continuous monitoring and tactical adjustments to capitalise on market opportunities and manage risks.
Broad diversification across issuers, sectors, and maturities to reduce concentration risk.
Fixed Income Strategies
High-quality government and corporate bonds rated BBB- or higher, offering reliable income with lower default risk. Focus on Australian Commonwealth and state bonds, major bank debt, and blue-chip corporate issuers.
Senior and subordinated corporate bonds from established Australian and international companies. Emphasis on strong balance sheets, sustainable cash flows, and appropriate credit spreads.
Carefully selected sub-investment grade bonds offering enhanced yields for investors comfortable with additional credit risk. Rigorous selection process focuses on improving credit profiles and asset-backed structures.
Australian Commonwealth Government Securities (AGS) and semi-government bonds providing the highest credit quality with sovereign or near-sovereign backing.
Securities with interest rates that adjust periodically, providing protection against rising interest rate environments while maintaining income stability.
Bank and corporate hybrids offering equity-like returns with bond-like features, suitable for investors seeking higher income with moderate additional risk.
Selective exposure to high-quality international debt markets, providing geographic diversification and access to global credit opportunities with currency considerations.
Asset-backed securities and other structured products offering enhanced returns through complex but well-understood credit structures.
Key Benefits
Regular, predictable cash flows through coupon payments, ideal for retirees and income-focused investors seeking stable returns.
Principal protection at maturity for held-to-maturity strategies, providing certainty and stability in portfolio construction.
Diversification benefits and reduced volatility when combined with equities and other growth assets in a balanced portfolio.
Historically, quality bonds perform well during equity market downturns, providing valuable portfolio protection.
Market Expertise
Our fixed income team brings extensive experience across Australian debt markets, with established relationships among major issuers, investment banks, and institutional investors. This network provides access to new issuance, secondary market opportunities, and unique structured products.
We maintain comprehensive coverage of the Australian fixed income universe, from Commonwealth Government Securities through to specialist corporate issuers. Our research process combines quantitative analysis with qualitative assessment of management quality, industry position, and financial trajectory.
In the current environment of elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty, our active approach to duration management and credit selection becomes even more valuable. We continuously assess the yield curve, credit spreads, and macroeconomic factors to position portfolios optimally.
Proprietary credit research and analysis backed by institutional-quality tools and resources.
Strong dealer relationships ensure best execution and access to attractive pricing on both primary and secondary markets.
Clear reporting on portfolio holdings, yields, duration, and credit quality with regular market commentary.
Structuring strategies to optimise after-tax returns, including consideration of franking credits and capital gains treatment.
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