Ever read a fixed income article that was so dense you end up abandoning it halfway? Our latest featured article is a refreshing departure from this.

Mark Mitchell, founder and portfolio manager of fixed income specialist Daintree Capital has provided an easy-to-digest checklist of what investment attributes investors need to look out for when it comes to their defensive asset allocation strategy.

Of course the article is still about fixed income so it's not devoid of industry jargon entirely. But it's a fantastic starting point to understand the merits of an absolute return bond fund without gouging your eyes out. Read this article for more.