UBS
May 11, 2026
How Income Investors Can Tackle Higher Inflation
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UBS advises income investors to move beyond traditional safe havens and diversify into a mix of fixed income, dividend-paying equities (specifically in Switzerland and SE Asia), and alternative assets like infrastructure to tackle sticky inflation.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Income investors should diversify across bonds, equity income strategies, and alternatives to mitigate purchasing power erosion from sticky inflation.
- 2.Locking in yields on USD, EUR, and GBP bond curves up to the 10-year point is recommended for core holdings.
- 3.Preferred equity income regions include Switzerland, for high-quality 3% yields, and Southeast Asia.
Table of Contents
- Key message
- 01 Diversified fixed income can enhance yields and spread risks.
- 02 Investors can also consider equity income approaches.
- 03 Longer-term investors may consider exposure to alternatives.
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Authors
Vincent HeaneyDaisy TsengMatthew Carter
Securities
ISM Services Prices Index
Themes
Inflation ProtectionYield Diversification
Regions
EuropeAsia PacificNorth AmericaSwitzerlandUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
