Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The new SHUION 29 rose 0.6pt from RO at 98.423 yesterday, while the existing SHUION 26 retraced 0.2pt [2] - KUAISH 31 - 36s and TW lifers tightened 1 - 3bps this morning, and FUTLAN 28/VLLPM 29 rose 0.6 - 0.9pt [3] - In 2025, the cumulative contracted sales of 31 Chinese developers dropped 21.5% yoy to RMB1,757.6bn [3][8] - A new round of demand - driven stimulus on the property market may come in 1Q26, but the recovery will likely remain slow due to weak homebuyers' confidence [9] - CMBI economic research expects a 10bp cut in LPR in 1Q26, followed by an additional 10bp LPR cut in 3Q26, which should support the weak housing market [9] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Trading Desk Comments - Yesterday, new issues like KUAISH 31 - 36s tightened 2bps earlier in the day but closed unchanged, and TW lifers closed 2 - 5bps wider [2] - In Greater China, beta IG name ZHOSHK 28 closed 1bp wider, and CHIOIL 26 was 0.1pt lower [2] - In HK, FAEACO 12.814 Perp rose 1.1pts, while LIFUNG 5.25 Perp dropped 2.8pts [2] - In Chinese properties, LNGFOR 27 - 32 were 0.4pt lower to 0.3pt higher, and FUTLAN 28/FTLNHD 26 - 27 were unchanged to 0.3pt lower [2] - In KR, financial and corporate names faced selling pressure, with spreads widening 1 - 3bps [2] - In JP, 10yr bonds NTT 35/MUFG 35 - 36s/SOBKCO 35/SMBCAC 35/TACHEM 35 were 5 - 6bps wider [2] - In SE Asia, BBLTB/OCBCSP T2s widened 1 - 6bps, and TOPTB 6.1 Perp/IHFLIN 27 - 30s was 0.1pt lower [2] - In the Middle East, KSA/QATAR long - end bonds were down 0.3 - 0.5pt [2] - In the overall IG FRN space, lower - beta names were 1 - 2bps wider [2] Macro News Recap - On Tuesday, S&P (-2.06%), Dow (-1.76%), and Nasdaq (-2.39%) were lower, triggered by Trump's Greenland tariff threat and Japan's political situation [6] - UST yield was higher on Tuesday, with 2/5/10/30 year yield at 3.60%/3.86%/4.30%/4.91% [6] Desk Analyst Comments - In Dec'25, 31 developers reported contracted sales of RMB186.2bn, a 15.3% yoy decrease from RMB219.9bn in Dec'24 [7] - Only 2 out of 31 developers reported yoy increase in contracted sales in 2025: CHJMAO and GRNLGR with 16% and 7% increases respectively [8] - The bottom performers in 2025 were GEMDAL, JINGRU, and CIFIHG, with their contracted sales dropping 56%, 55%, and 52% yoy respectively [8] Offshore Asia New Issues (Priced) - The Republic of the Philippines issued 500mn/1500mn USD bonds with 5.5yr/10yr tenors, 4.25%/5.0% coupons, and issue ratings of Baa2/BBB+/BBB [11] - Toyota Finance Australia issued bonds with various tenors and coupons, including a 3.25yr bond at SOFR + 60 and a 25yr bond at 5.75% [11] - Woori Bank issued 300mn/300mn USD bonds with 3yr/5yr tenors, SOFR + 48/4.125% coupons, and an issue rating of A1/A+/- [11] Offshore Asia New Issues (Pipeline) - Korea Development Bank plans to issue bonds with 3yr/5yr/5yr/10yr tenors and coupons like SOFR + 41/SOFR + 52/SOFR Equiv/SOFR + 70, with an issue rating of Aa2/AA/AA - [12] News and Market Color - Yesterday, 93 credit bonds were issued onshore with an amount of RMB84bn, and month - to - date, 1,134 credit bonds were issued with a total amount of RMB934bn, a 24.5% yoy decrease [13] - China Oil & Gas postponed its USD Reg S 3NC2 bond offering due to market volatility [3][13] - Seazen Group agreed to sell Seazen Resources Securities for HK 62.8mn [13]

Core Insights - The fixed income market is currently navigating a challenging macroeconomic landscape characterized by uncertainty from tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and changing interest rate policies [2][4] - Despite these challenges, the broader fixed-income market remains resilient, particularly for assets with strong credit fundamentals like investment-grade debt [2][3] Macroeconomic Risks - Four specific macro risks identified include growth, inflation, monetary policy, and fiscal policy, which will influence the fixed income market's future [3] - Credit risks are noted to be heightened but contained at present, indicating a stable environment in the investment-grade markets [3] Investment Opportunities - There are still opportunities in the fixed income markets despite global unpredictability, suggesting that investors should not remain passive [4] - Active management strategies are recommended to navigate systematic and idiosyncratic risks in the bond market [5] Active Fixed Income Options - MFS offers two funds for fixed-income exposure: the MFS Active Core Plus Bond ETF (MFSB) and the MFS Active Intermediate Muni Bond ETF (MFSM) [5] - The MFSB fund employs a primarily investment-grade bond strategy that integrates macro, bottom-up, and technical perspectives for value addition [6] Municipal Bonds - Municipal bonds have gained attention this year due to strong credit fundamentals and attractive yields, along with the benefit of federal tax-free income [7] - The MFSB fund aims to exploit inefficiencies in municipal credit markets through active management, focusing on intermediate maturities for yield opportunities [7] Cost Efficiency - Both MFSB and MFSM funds have competitive expense ratios of 34 basis points, equating to $34 per $10,000 invested, making them cost-effective options for investors [8]

Core Insights - BondBloxx Investment Management emphasizes the importance of precision in fixed income investments and identifies opportunities in private credit, BB and CCC rated corporates, and intermediate Treasuries for 2026 [1][2] Market Outlook - The company anticipates continued market volatility in 2026, suggesting that fixed income can provide income and mitigate volatility [2] - Strong fundamentals in both public and private credit are supported by healthy balance sheets, manageable debt maturities, solid U.S. economic growth forecasts, and lower interest rates [2] Investment Opportunities - Specific opportunities highlighted include: - U.S. Corporates: Favorable conditions for U.S. corporate bonds, particularly focusing on BB and CCC rated high yield bonds [7] - Private Credit: Offers compelling yields and low volatility, presenting an attractive alternative to equities and other fixed income assets [7] - Emerging Markets: Focus on short- to intermediate EM sovereign debt due to elevated yields and resilient economic conditions following a strong year in 2025 [7] Federal Reserve Insights - The Federal Reserve is expected to proceed cautiously with interest rate policy, with attention on the leadership transition from Chairman Powell [3]

Core Insights - The MFS report highlights the tightening of credit spreads, with the Global Investment Grade index trading inside of 80 basis points as of September 30, 2025 [2] - Strong fundamentals in both domestic and global markets are noted, with the OBBBA potentially enhancing corporate stability and capital spending in the U.S. and favorable leverage conditions in Europe [3] - Investor demand is significantly outpacing supply, driven by an aging retail investor base and the derisking of corporate pension plans, while yields remain favorable, creating a positive risk profile for fixed income portfolios [4] Fixed Income Portfolio Strategy - The MFS Active Core Plus Bond ETF (MFSB) is suggested as a strong foundation for building a resilient fixed income portfolio [5] - MFSB employs a macro-aware, bottom-up approach to security selection, focusing on bonds with attractive fundamentals and valuations, particularly in credit markets [6] - The fund utilizes active management to seek additional yield through selective high-yield investments and aims to enhance value via sector tilts and quality allocations, achieving a 30-day SEC yield of 4.79% as of September 30, 2025 [7]

Group 1 - Davenport Asset Management Fixed Income team manages 5 models with oversight by the Investment Policy Committee (IPC) [1] - The team employs a dynamic approach to managing interest rate and credit risk with a conservative focus tailored to meet individual client needs [1] Group 2 - The information provided may contain forward-looking predictions subject to risks and uncertainties that could lead to actual results differing from those anticipated [1] - The data compiled is from sources believed to be reliable, but there is no guarantee of its accuracy or completeness [1]

Group 1 - The sentiment in the fixed income markets remains bullish, indicating a positive outlook for investments in this sector [2] - Issuance in the fixed income markets is robust, suggesting strong demand for new debt securities [2] - Spreads are tight, prompting a defensive investment strategy while seeking opportunistic investments [2]

Core Viewpoint - Benchmark remains optimistic about Strategy (MSTR) despite recent stock struggles, emphasizing the unique advantage of its bitcoin-linked perpetual preferred shares which provide permanent capital [1][3]. Group 1: Company Strategy - Executive Chairman Michael Saylor highlighted the strength of the company's 640,031 BTC treasury, which is over twelve times larger than the next largest corporate holder, as a key competitive advantage [2]. - The structure of the perpetual preferred shares mitigates refinancing risks associated with bitcoin price fluctuations, ensuring a stable capital base without diluting common equity [3]. Group 2: Market Potential - Benchmark anticipates the evolution of bitcoin-linked fixed income into a multi-hundred-billion-dollar market, positioning Strategy as a leading architect in this space [4]. - The broker's price target of $705 reflects projected bitcoin value and a 10x multiple on expected gains, alongside the company's software business outlook through 2026 [4]. Group 3: Recent Developments - The STRC offering in July raised $2.52 billion, marking it as the largest U.S. IPO of the year, indicating strong investor interest [3].

Market Overview - Digital Credit is positioned as a bridge connecting Bitcoin and the $300+ trillion fixed income market [1]

Digital Credit & Fixed Income Market - Digital Credit potentially offers higher returns for statistically lower risk compared to the $300+ trillion fixed income market [2] - Bitcoin treasury companies issuing Digital Credit may catalyze the integration of the $300+ trillion fixed income market into Bitcoin [3] - The fixed income market may need repricing, potentially leading to capital flow into Digital Credit [2] Bitcoin & Strategy's Preferred Equity - Even with a 0% CAGR for Bitcoin and high volatility, Strategy's preferred equity is significantly undervalued by the fixed income market [1] - Under more optimistic scenarios (30% CAGR and high volatility, or 0% CAGR and lower volatility), Strategy's preferred equity is even more mispriced [2] Market Implications - The integration of fixed income into Bitcoin has profound implications for Bitcoin's price and the global financial system [3]