Corporate bonds sit in the market’s “middle ground”—not as exciting as stocks, not as safe as government debt… but often the most interesting when conditions shift.
In this video, we break down what corporate bonds really are, how they differ from sovereign bonds, and why they can offer a compelling balance between income and risk. From credit spreads to market sentiment, from yield opportunities to recession dynamics—this is your guide to understanding where corporate bonds fit in a portfolio.
We also cover how they compare to stocks, how they behave across market cycles, and the practical ways to invest—whether through individual bonds or ETFs.
When uncertainty builds and valuations stretch… this “middle” might be exactly where you want to be.
Listen to find out more!
Ipek Ozkardeskaya has begun her financial career in 2010 in the structured products desk of the Swiss Banque Cantonale Vaudoise. She worked at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.