What’s behind the rise of QIS in Japan

Since the 1990s, Japan has experienced a very low rate environment that it’s only just emerging from, causing investors to turn to foreign corporate bonds to hedge their positions. But with large interest rate spreads pushing up FX hedge costs and impacting yields, Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) have emerged as an increasingly popular solution. Watch our video to find out why.

 

Chris Koshi

Managing Director, Head of Japan Equity Solutions Sales

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