Abstract

In this paper, we propose a dynamic portfolio strategy for European corporate bonds based on a two-factor pricing model. We introduce a strategy in which we forecast both future factors as well as bonds' future exposure to these factor. Using a unique dataset that is representative for the universe of actively quoted European corporate bonds, we find that the strategy based on forecasted factors outperforms a number of benchmark strategies, whereas the strategy based on forecasted exposures does not. There is, however, ample time variation in the performance, related to market uncertainty and the level of market integration. At the individual bond level, we find signifcant outperformance over the benchmark.

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