Bonds are not boring: Lessons from a bond analyst with Philip Brown from FIIG
Apr 30, 2025β’56 min
Episode description
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Philip Brown, Head of Research at FIIG (Fixed Income Investment Group) to discuss:
How bond markets move before equities
Understanding credit ratings and junk bonds
How FIIG helps everyday investors access corporate bonds
The crossover between strategy in sport and investing
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Topics Covered
Philip Brownβs unlikely path from gateball to global bond research
Why bond markets move before equity markets
What investors can learn from bond pricing and sentiment
How credit ratings are determined and what they mean
The role of diversification in a bond portfolio
Understanding subordinated and junk bonds
How FIIG makes bonds accessible to everyday investors
Red flags Philip looks for in a bond issuer
The overlap between strategic sport thinking and investment research
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