Types of investment

Fixed Income

Having the right partner to help you meet your fixed income goals is essential. Whether you’re seeking income, total return or capital preservation, we have the resources and expertise to help you meet these objectives and add value to your portfolios.

  • A global fixed income manager with a strong credit heritage
  • Assets under management of $208bn/€191bn/£168bn*
  • 191 investment professionals with 20 years’ average experience*

Why choose Columbia Threadneedle Investments for fixed income?

Fuelled by research – an intense and independent approach gives us deep knowledge of issuer and industry dynamics with the aim of driving strong, sustainable returns.

Our size is to your advantage – we have the global presence and scale to access markets and forensically assess issuers yet are nimble enough to extract value from security selection.

Built on a powerful line-up – we offer a wide choice of strategies from traditional government and corporate bonds to specialized areas including emerging markets and liability-driven solutions.

Established in impact investing – our social bond funds were the first of their kind and we remain a leading advocate in the development of the fast-moving green and social bond markets.**

* Source: Columbia Threadneedle Investments, data as at 31 March 2023.

** UK Social Bond strategy was launched in December 2013 and the European Social Bond strategy was launched in May 2017.

2 July 2024

Fixed Income Desk

In Credit - Weekly Snapshot

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – July 2024

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
Read time - 5 min
26 June 2024

Fixed Income Desk

In Credit - Weekly Snapshot

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – June 2024

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
Read time - 5 min
25 June 2024

Alasdair Ross

Head of Investment Grade Credit, EMEA

David Oliphant

Executive Director, Fixed Income

A fine time to lock in higher bond yields

Over the past three or so years index yields have risen from 1.5% to 5.7%, and with expectations that central banks will soon cut rates there is 'value' in locking in this level of income.
Read time - 3 min
20 June 2024

Gary Smith

Client Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

What do geopolitical risks mean for central bank FX reserves managers?

Two major industry surveys show that adjusting for geopolitical challenges will impact the way foreign exchange reserves are managed
Read time - 8 min
14 June 2024

Gene Tannuzzo

Global Head of Fixed Income

Fixed-income outlook: Shifting opportunities for bond investors

In an environment of tighter credit spreads, investors will have to look closely to find relative value.
Read time - 1 min
7 June 2024

Roman Gaiser

Head of High Yield, EMEA

David Backhouse

Portfolio Manager, High Yield

High yield: once again doing what it says on the tin

Yields have become more attractive, and volatility is creating opportunities for active management. As such, we believe current market conditions are a compelling opportunity for investors to reconsider their fixed income allocations.
Read time - 3 min

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