What can the British & Irish Lions tell us about Strategic Bond funds?

Many parallels can be drawn between sport and fund management – focus, discipline, teamwork. As co-manager of the Aegon Strategic Bond fund, I have found clear parallels in managing the fund that neatly tie in a with passion of mine – that of rugby, and the British & Irish Lions rugby team. This summer, the Lions head to Australia, with the aim of winning a test series against the host nation's national team. With this goal in mind, the head coach of the Lions will assemble the squad he believes can best deliver. This is achieved by blending players with different attributes that fit int...