Why Fixed Income ETFs Matter in 2025 – PIMCO’s Kanish Chugh

Discover why fixed income ETFs are becoming a core portfolio component in 2025. PIMCO’s Kanish Chugh joins the show to discuss bond markets, ETF innovation, and how investors can use bonds for income, diversification, and capital stability.

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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask is joined by Kanish Chugh, Head of ETF Sales at PIMCO Australia, to discuss:

  • The role of fixed income in a portfolio
  • How ETFs provide professional-grade access to bonds
  • PIMCO’s new range of fixed income ETFs
  • Why now might be the right time to allocate more to bonds

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Topics Covered & Timestamps for audio

0:00 – Welcome & Introduction

2:15 – Who is PIMCO? Understanding the Global Investment Giant

6:42 – Why Fixed Income ETFs Matter More Than Ever

12:30 – How Bonds Work & Their Role in a Portfolio

18:55 – PIMCO’s New Fixed Income ETF Range

27:10 – The Case for Bonds in 2025 & Market Outlook

35:40 – Final Thoughts & How to Learn More

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