CT Net Zero Transition Low Duration Credit​

For professional clients in the UK only.

A short-dated global credit strategy with a commitment to net zero and at least 80% of the portfolio by Net Asset Value invested in bonds that are on a clear and measurable path to environmental or social transition.

  • The strategy aims to exploit opportunities in investment grade and the highest rated high yield credit securities to deliver an attractive return within a clearly understood range of outcomes and with a disciplined risk framework.
  • The strategy is not benchmark constrained and is managed using a low turnover approach. It offers a diversified global portfolio with currency exposure hedged back to sterling.
  • It implements explicit net zero targets with assets being managed under a Net Zero Framework.

Meet the team

Our highly experienced specialist investment grade (IG) credit team, located globally include 10 IG (investment grade) portfolio managers, 16 IG (investment grade) credit analysts with 19 years’ average experience and are supported by our 45+ strong Responsible Investment team.

Rebecca Seabrook
Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income
Andrew Brown
Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Full fund details

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Investing for net zero in corporate bonds - Learn how we do it

As investors, we can and should be positioning our portfolios to reflect globally accepted net zero objectives. Not only does this align our stewardship of capital with client beliefs and objectives, it serves to reduce portfolio risk and potentially enhance returns. 

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Insights

28 April 2026

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Down down

These are turbulent times for the UK, between the Iran war impacting energy prices, a constrained consumer and a political crisis that is weighing on gilts.
24 April 2026

Luke Copley

Client Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

The role of asset-backed securities in pension scheme LDI portfolios

The US securitised credit market has demonstrated strong risk-adjusted return outcomes, often decorrelated to traditional fixed income assets.
21 April 2026

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – All around the world

After another week in which geopolitics set the stage for wider market moves, latest data shows a stabilisation in the decline of global democracy scores.
14 April 2026

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Rock the boat

With the US now enforcing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, what will it mean for credit markets? Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
13 April 2026

CT UK Social Bond Fund Annual Social Performance Report 2025

Our CT UK Social Bond Fund 2025 Annual Social Performance Report, independently produced by The Big Issue Group, shows how UK social bonds can support affordable housing, clean energy, vital infrastructure and inclusive growth – while meeting the needs of DC pension schemes and Master Trusts.
8 April 2026

What sectors are well placed to enjoy real AI gains?

As artificial intelligence investment surges across industries, real progress varies widely. Drawing on conversations with more than 50 European companies, we explore who is truly prepared for AI‑driven disruption and who risks being left behind.
1 April 2026

Chris Jorel

Client Portfolio Manager, US High Yield

Are high yield bonds the place to hide in levered credit?

High yield bonds combine improved credit quality with limited exposure to AI-driven disruption, setting them apart within levered credit.
31 March 2026

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Pump it up (when you don’t really need it)

Rising petrol prices will eventually feed into higher inflation, which is being reflected in the pricing of government bonds.
25 March 2026

Ryan Osborn

Senior Portfolio Manager and Co-head of U.S. Structured Assets team

Luke Copley

Client Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Sangaran Gobalakrishnan

CFA, LDI Analyst

Unpicking the US securitised credit universe – asset types and characteristics

In the second piece in an educational series on US ABS we drill down into the different types of securities and their individual characteristics

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Key risks

The value of investments and any income from them can go down as well as up and investors may not get back the original amount invested.

Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance. The performance figures are shown gross of fees. The effect of fees or costs will be to lower the figures shown.

Changes in interest rates can affect the value of fixed interest holdings and may adversely affect the value of your investment.

The income and capital due from bonds is dependent upon the issuing company’s ability to pay and any default will adversely affect the value of your investment.

Important information

For professional investors only

This financial promotion is issued for marketing and information purposes only by Columbia Threadneedle Investments in the UK.

The Fund is a sub fund of Columbia Threadneedle (Lux) LDI, a fonds commun de placement, registered in Luxembourg and authorised by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

English language copies of the Fund’s Prospectus and summarised investor rights can be obtained from Columbia Threadneedle Investments Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6AG, email: [email protected] or electronically at www.columbiathreadneedle.com.
Please read the Prospectus before taking any investment decision.

Not all fund share classes are available for investment in certain countries.

The information provided in the marketing material does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or otherwise transact in the Funds. The manager has the right to terminate the arrangements made for marketing.

Financial promotions are issued for marketing and information purposes in the United Kingdom by Columbia Threadneedle Management Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This document may be made available to you by an affiliated company which is also part of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments group of companies: Threadneedle Asset Management Limited in the UK.

© Columbia Threadneedle Investments. Columbia Threadneedle Investments is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.