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Fixed income: The power of perspective

Portfolio managers Tom Ross and Ian Bettney, alongside tennis coach Steve Whelan, explore the parallels between tennis and fixed income. Perspective shapes interpretation, innovation alters the environment and opportunity set, and adaptability determines how responses evolve as conditions change.

2 Jul 2026
16 minute watch

Key takeaways:

  • In complex environments, outcomes are shaped by how information is interpreted rather than any single “correct” view. Perspective is therefore critical.
  • Market moves are often driven by prevailing narratives rather than underlying fundamentals, particularly as innovation reshapes the environment and opportunity set. The ability to reassess information, challenge initial reactions and adapt positioning becomes critical to success.
  • Effective investing requires a disciplined framework that integrates diverse perspectives and supports adaptability. Combining experience with structured processes and shared insights enables teams to identify opportunities and risks.

Lessons between tennis and fixed income

Ecological dynamics suggests that outcomes emerge through the interaction between individuals and their environment. Decisions are shaped in real time by available information, context and constraints.

In complex environments, this places perspective at the centre. The ability to interpret information, adapt as conditions change and apply multiple lenses becomes a source of advantage.

To find out more about how perspective, innovation and adaptability could shape investor outcomes, watch our video or delve into the detail with our paper.

These are the views of the author at the time of publication and may differ from the views of other individuals/teams at Janus Henderson Investors. References made to individual securities do not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security, investment strategy or market sector, and should not be assumed to be profitable. Janus Henderson Investors, its affiliated advisor, or its employees, may have a position in the securities mentioned.

 

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