Welcome to "Rethink Your Defence". brought to you by PIMCO, one of the world's largest and most successful asset managers.

Investing is a confusing business at the best of times, let alone when there's lots of risk around . This website has been created to explain what defensive assets are and how they play an important role in helping to protect your investment portfolio .

You'll find all you need to know about fixed interest markets here - educational tutorials, investment outlooks, guides to the various sectors that make up the fixed interest market and much more.

To keep in touch with what's happening in markets, please take a minute to join "Rethink Your Defence" as a member. We'll then provide you with full access to all the materials contained within the site, including a regular investment newsletter.

Your financial adviser will tell you that defensive assets play an important role in your investment portfolio to generate income and moderate risk. Fixed interest offers a great combination of these benefits.

Isn't it time to Rethink Your Defence?