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Strategies
At a Glance
55
years of delivering fixed income solutions
134
fixed income professionals integrated into 327-member global investment team
27
client-focused fixed income strategies
As of 31-Mar-25
Fixed Income Strategies
A pioneer of active investing and one of the first active bond managers, MFS offers strategies spanning the global bond market. Our strategies are designed to support institutional investors’ objectives including mitigating downside risk, diversifying fixed income allocations, enhancing returns and de-risking portfolios.
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Approach
Delivering Client Outcomes
The team’s top priority is always aligning with our clients’ objectives and expectations by consistently applying a long-term view and maintaining portfolio flexibility.
HOW WE DO IT
WHAT YOU GET
Approach
Primary Focus
We focus on security selection and sector/quality allocations, with duration and yield curve positioning used to a lesser degree.
Dialogue & Information Sharing
All investment teams regularly share across asset classes, sectors and geographies.
Calibration of Risk
Risk budgeting and allocation are aligned with views on fundamentals and valuations.
Access
Comprehensive Fixed Income
We provide comprehensive fixed income research, trading and management capabilities.
Multi-Sector + Sector-Specific
We offer a range of multi-sector and sector-specific strategies with diverse investment objectives.
Long-term Lens & Expertise
We apply our long-term lens and expertise to exploit opportunities within short-term oriented markets.
Outcomes
Transparency
Transparency into how assets are invested and managed.
Active Returns
Returns are generated from a consistent approach applied across market cycles.
Realized Risks
Realized risks are managed to align with investment objectives and expectations.
Our highly specialized portfolio management, research and trading teams connect and share information – a unified approach that deepens our global insights and strengthens our long-term conviction.
“Our global investment platform is a defining attribute of our approach to delivering for clients.”
Alex Mackey
Co-CIO, Fixed Income -
Resources
Insights
Explore the latest fixed income insights.
On demand webcastQuarterly Fixed Income Webcast
Find out how MFS’ Co-CIO of Fixed Income, Pilar Gómez-Bravo, thinks about tariff uncertainty in a portfolio context as well as her thoughts on:
- managing risks during a volatile environment
- diversifying alpha through a mix of fixed income
- positioning portfolios to make the most of opportunities
Market InsightPortfolio Perspectives // Q3 2025
17 July 2025Dive into this quarter's Portfolio Perspectives for practical applications for asset allocators in today's complex market.
The Big MacA Resilient Global Consumer Is a Support for Global Credit
26 June 2025The global consumer remains a key driver of economic resilience, alleviating concerns of a severe growth shock despite elevated policy uncertainty, ongoing trade conflicts, and rising fiscal deficits.Fixed Income InsightManaging Risks and Finding Opportunities in Fixed Income
20 June 2025Co-CIO of Fixed Income Pilar Gomez-Bravo discusses the keys to finding opportunities from market dislocations, and shares how she is positioning global portfolios amidst tariff uncertainty and market volatility.
At a Glance
55 |
years of delivering fixed income solutions |
134 |
fixed income professionals integrated into 327-member global investment team |
27 |
client-focused fixed income strategies |
As of 31-Mar-25
Fixed Income Strategies
A pioneer of active investing and one of the first active bond managers, MFS offers strategies spanning the global bond market. Our strategies are designed to support institutional investors’ objectives including mitigating downside risk, diversifying fixed income allocations, enhancing returns and de-risking portfolios.
Delivering Client Outcomes
The team’s top priority is always aligning with our clients’ objectives and expectations by consistently applying a long-term view and maintaining portfolio flexibility.
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ApproachPrimary FocusWe focus on security selection and sector/quality allocations, with duration and yield curve positioning used to a lesser degree. Dialogue & Information SharingAll investment teams regularly share across asset classes, sectors and geographies. Calibration of RiskRisk budgeting and allocation are aligned with views on fundamentals and valuations. |
AccessComprehensive Fixed IncomeWe provide comprehensive fixed income research, trading and management capabilities. Multi-Sector + Sector-SpecificWe offer a range of multi-sector and sector-specific strategies with diverse investment objectives. Long-term Lens & ExpertiseWe apply our long-term lens and expertise to exploit opportunities within short-term oriented markets. |
OutcomesTransparencyTransparency into how assets are invested and managed. Active ReturnsReturns are generated from a consistent approach applied across market cycles. Realized RisksRealized risks are managed to align with investment objectives and expectations. |
Our highly specialized portfolio management, research and trading teams connect and share information – a unified approach that deepens our global insights and strengthens our long-term conviction.
“Our global investment platform is a defining attribute of our approach to delivering for clients.”Alex Mackey |
Insights
Explore the latest fixed income insights.
Quarterly Fixed Income Webcast
Find out how MFS’ Co-CIO of Fixed Income, Pilar Gómez-Bravo, thinks about tariff uncertainty in a portfolio context as well as her thoughts on:
- managing risks during a volatile environment
- diversifying alpha through a mix of fixed income
- positioning portfolios to make the most of opportunities
Portfolio Perspectives // Q3 2025
Dive into this quarter's Portfolio Perspectives for practical applications for asset allocators in today's complex market.