THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE
The global fixed income portfolio manager is presented with the challenge of outperforming a widely recognized, well-defined global index benchmark. Generally, the portfolio manager is provided with a clear set of investment guidelines and a large set of investment choices. A reasonable measurement period for all portfolio managers is over a period of time that permits a set of strategies to be implemented and results bear to fruition. This period is usually a business cycle. The challenge is thus defined.