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May 25, 2026

Lock In Yields

Macro ThematicRates Govt BondsRates CreditEquitiesOther

UBS recommends that investors lock in current elevated yields through quality short- and medium-maturity government bonds while diversifying into emerging market debt and equity income.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Locking in quality short- to medium-maturity bonds provides attractive risk-reward for diversification and income.
  • 2.Selective allocations to Emerging Market bonds, high yield, and subordinated debt can enhance portfolio yields.
  • 3.Equity income and yield-generating structured strategies are essential components of a diversified income portfolio.

Table of Contents

  • Lock in yields
  • Build core exposure to quality, short- and medium-maturity government bonds
  • Seek diversified income-paying exposure by favoring credit, equity income, and structures over duration
  • Global asset class preferences definitions
  • Appendix
  • Risk information
  • Generic investment research – Risk information

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Authors

Sagar Khandelwal

Securities

USD Government BondsEUR Government BondsGBP Government BondsEmerging Market Bonds

Themes

Locking in YieldPortfolio Diversification

Regions

EuropeAsia PacificOtherUnited StatesUnited KingdomSwitzerland