Creditor exposure to established companies across sectors and regions
Diversified portfolio construction aligned with your objectives and risk tolerance
Ongoing monitoring and clear reporting
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What are corporate bonds?
Corporate bonds are debt securities issued by companies. Investors inturn receive coupon payments and repayment at maturity, subject to issuer credit risk and market conditions.
Why some investors consider corporate bonds:
Diversification versus equities and cash instruments
Regular coupon income through coupon payments without requiring significant effort.
Different risk tiers, for example secured, senior, subordinated
Designed to provide regular income potential with typically lower volatility than equities.
Creditor position in a company’s capital structure
Corporate bonds offer lower volatility compared to stocks, ensuring more consistency.
How we build corporate bond portfolios
We focus on disciplined selection and portfolio construction, aiming to balance income objectives with risk controls.
Issuer research and selection
Balance sheet review, business model assessment, and instrument terms.
Diversification and portfolio construction
Spread across issuers, sectors, maturities, and risk buckets.
Ongoing monitoring and portfolio maintenance
Continuous review of holdings, pricing, and market conditions, with adjustments when needed.
Our 3 simple steps
Intro call and objectives
We clarify goals, time horizon, liquidity needs, and risk tolerance.
Portfolio setup and implementation
Your assets remain at a custodian bank, we manage the portfolio within the agreed strategy.
Reporting and ongoing reviews
You receive regular reporting and can update objectives if circumstances change.
Key risks to consider
Corporate bonds can be used as part of a diversified portfolio and may offer coupon-based cash flows. However, bond prices and payments are not guaranteed and depend on issuer stability and market conditions. Understanding the key risks is essential when evaluating corporate bonds and building a structured allocation.
Why Invest in Corporate Bonds?
Corporate bonds can provide periodic coupon payments and typically show lower volatility than equities. Over the past decade, they have delivered historically observable income and return patterns (past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results).
Genéve Invest - Your Trusted Wealth Management Partner
With years of expertise, our bespoke investment strategies are designed to:
Support capital preservation, subject to issuer solvency and market conditions.
Maximise consistent returns
Adapt to your personal financial goals
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Why Genève Invest
Trust in portfolio management is built through structure, transparency, and consistency. We focus on clear processes, independent decision-making, and long-term client relationships rather than short-term positioning.
Multiple
awards in the bonds segment
30+
countries with client mandates
Two decades
of expertise in fixed-income corporate bonds
Three
company offices in Luxembourg, Milan & Stockholm
FAQ
We understand that planning your financial future is an important decision. Here you’ll find answers to common questions about corporate bonds, portfolio structure, and the secure custody of your assets.
Can my portfolio include both bonds and equities?
Yes. Depending on your objectives and risk tolerance, a portfolio can include different asset classes. Many investors use bonds and equities for different roles in a portfolio.
Can bonds be sold before maturity?
In most cases, yes. Bonds are typically tradable, but pricing and liquidity depend on the specific bond and market conditions. Portfolio decisions and execution are handled within the mandate.
Where are my assets held?
Your assets are held with a custodian bank in an account in your name. You retain ownership at all times.
How do you diversify a corporate bond portfolio?
Diversification can include spreading across issuers, sectors, maturities, currencies, and different bond structures, depending on objectives and risk tolerance.
What should I look at when evaluating corporate bonds?
Key factors typically include issuer quality, bond terms (seniority, security, covenants), maturity profile, currency exposure, and overall portfolio concentration.
