From high yield and investment grade credit to emerging markets and securitized debt, what will 2024 hold for fixed income investors? Our panel of experts weighs in on the opportunities and risks ahead. Moderator: Matt Livas, Head of Client Portfolio Management for Public Fixed Income Panelists: Ricardo Adrogue, Head of Global Sovereign Debt & Currencies Yulia Alekseeva, Portfolio Manager & Head of Securitized Research Brian Pacheco, Portfolio Manager, Global High Yield Episode Segments: (05:16) – Where to next for rates? (08:09) – Can the strength in high yield continue? (12:03) – Cracks in the U.S. consumer’s balance sheet (15:17) – Assessing corporate fundamentals today (17:30) – The default outlook for 2024 (21:36) – Why today looks like the late-90’s for EMs (25:23) – Opportunities in sovereign debt today (28:00) – The most attractive value on offer in high yield (30:14) – The opportunity in agency MBS (33:28) – One move for institutional investors to consider (36:54) – Lightning Round: U.S. recession / Election outcome / Rates / Top Performers (40:59) – Bold Predictions for 2024 Book/Podcast Recommendations from our Panelists: Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. – Chernow Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things – Grant Dr. Gio Valiante on Peak Performance – The Meb Faber Show Certain statements about Barings LLC made by the participants herein may be deemed to be “testimonials” or “endorsements” as those terms are defined in rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Participants were not compensated in connection with their participation in this program, although in certain cases they are investors in Barings LLC sponsored vehicles. These investments subject such participants to potential conflicts of interest in making the statements herein. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Any forecasts in this podcast are based upon Barings’ opinion of the market at the date of preparation and are subject to change without notice, dependent upon many factors. Any prediction, projection or forecast is not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance. Investment involves risk. The value of any investments and any income generated may go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. Any examples set forth in this podcast are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not indicative of any future investment results or investments. The composition, size of, and risks associated with an investment may differ substantially from any examples set forth in this podcast. No representation is made that an investment will be profitable or will not incur losses. Barings is the brand name for the worldwide asset management and associated businesses of Barings LLC and its global affiliates. Barings Securities LLC, Barings (U.K.) Limited, Barings Global Advisers Limited, Barings Australia Pty Ltd, Barings Japan Limited, Barings Real Estate Advisers Europe Finance LLP, BREAE AIFM LLP, Baring Asset Management Limited, Baring International Investment Limited, Baring Fund Managers Limited, Baring International Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Baring Asset Management (Asia) Limited, Baring SICE (Taiwan) Limited, Baring Asset Management Switzerland Sarl, and Baring Asset Management Korea Limited each are affiliated financial service companies owned by Barings LLC (each, individually, an “Affiliate”). NO OFFER: The podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or service in any jurisdiction. The material herein was prepared without any consideration of the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of anyone who may receive it. This podcast is not, and must not be treated as, investment advice, an investment recommendation, investment research, or a recommendation about th