Investment strategies

Fixed income

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.

Insights

24 September 2025

Gary Smith

Head of EMEA Client Portfolio Manager team, Fixed Income

US dollar dominance: Playing Jenga with the global monetary system

Assumptions underpinning the dollar’s role as the world’s primary reserve currency are increasingly eroding. What if the tower starts to fall?
23 September 2025

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Don't cry for Milei, Argentina

The Argentine peso has taken a battering, but could the US ride to the rescue of Trump ally President Javier Milei? Elsewhere, interest rates dominated, with the Fed cutting and the BoE and ECB holding. Read our weekly snapshot of global fixed income markets.
16 September 2025

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Je ne regrette rien?

France is embroiled in political turmoil, with knock-on effects for its sovereign rating and debt. Meanwhile, it’s all eyes on the US labour market and rates. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
9 September 2025

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Gold … indestructible?

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
3 September 2025

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – If I could turn back time

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
19 August 2025

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Under pressure

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
12 August 2025

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Less interest in the UK

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
5 August 2025

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Where did all the jobs go?

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
29 July 2025

Fixed Income Desk

In Credit - Weekly Snapshot

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – July 2025

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.

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