Defensive income for modern portfolios with Kazaur Rahman from Federated Hermes
In this episode of the Brilliant Investment Thinkers Podcast, the conversation with Kazaur Rahman from Federated Hermes explores how, amid rising correlations and market stress, investors are searching for reliable sources of income and diversification. This conversation examines trade finance as a potential solution, highlighting its low correlation profile, self-liquidating structure and disciplined risk framework. The discussion covers portfolio construction, liquidity design and governance, helping advisers understand where this strategy fits, whether as a diversifier, defensive allocation, or complement to traditional fixed income. [For general advice only and does not take account the objectives, financial situation or needs of investors. All investments contain risk and may lose value.]