Investment strategies
Fixed income
Fixed income approach
Global
Fixed income manager with strong credit heritage
$213bn
Assets under Management*
180+
Investment professionals with an average of 19 years’ experience*
* Source: Columbia Threadneedle Investments, data as at 30 June 2024.
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.
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.**
** UK Social Bond strategy was launched in December 2013 and the European Social Bond strategy was launched in May 2017.
** UK Social Bond strategy was launched in December 2013 and the European Social Bond strategy was launched in May 2017.
Insights
4 February 2025
Fixed income
In Credit - Weekly Snapshot
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – February 2025
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – February 2025
Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
28 January 2025
Fixed income
Fixed income
In Credit - Weekly Snapshot
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – January 2025
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – January 2025
Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
21 January 2025
Fixed income
Client Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income
FX reserves and the 10-10-10 proposition
FX reserves and the 10-10-10 proposition
Over the next 10 years the US dollar will likely surrender another 10% share of global foreign exchange reserves – but there will be no single beneficiary, with 10 different currencies all growing their allocations.
17 January 2025
Equity
Chief Executive Officer
2025 CEO outlook: Is the US market too good to be true?
2025 CEO outlook: Is the US market too good to be true?
As the US prepares for a political changing of the guard, our CEO shares his thoughts on where he sees markets opportunities and the potential risks for investors in 2025.
14 January 2025
Fixed income
Head of Investment Grade Credit
Alpha, an active approach and fundamental research – how we invest in credit
Alpha, an active approach and fundamental research – how we invest in credit
Want to know what differentiates us from our competitors when it comes to investment grade?
18 December 2024
Fixed income
Senior Analyst, Fixed Income
EBITDA and the perils of tooth-fairy investing
EBITDA and the perils of tooth-fairy investing
Company measures based on EBITDA are common in credit investing, even though it doesn’t project a full picture. So, what does Columbia Threadneedle do differently to get a more holistic view?
17 December 2024
Fixed income
Fixed income
In Credit - Weekly Snapshot
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – December 2024
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – December 2024
Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
9 December 2024
Fixed income
Credit Research Analyst, Fixed Income
European banks: strong fundamentals and pockets of value
European banks: strong fundamentals and pockets of value
It’s a sector which we’re positive on, for several reasons ranging from regulation and valuations to fundamentals.
26 November 2024
Fixed income
Fixed income
In Credit - Weekly Snapshot
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – November 2024
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – November 2024
Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
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