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Funds
At a Glance
55
years of delivering fixed income solutions
134
fixed income professionals integrated into 327-member global investment team
31
active fixed income mutual funds and ETFs
As of 31-Mar-25
Fixed Income Funds
A pioneer of active investing and one of the first active bond managers, MFS offers a range of fixed income funds across the global bond market.
Taxable & Tax Advantaged
Our actively managed taxable and tax-advantaged fixed income solutions are designed to meet a variety of investment objectives.Active ETFs
Our fixed income ETF lineup reflects our time-tested active approach in some of our most popular investment strategies. -
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 while actively exploiting short term opportunities.
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 PulseMarket Pulse
July 3, 2025Leveraging expertise from the MFS Market Insights team to provide timely perspectives on economic and market dynamics that are top of mind for clients.
The Big MacA Resilient Global Consumer Is a Support for Global Credit
June 26, 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 & Finding Opportunities in Fixed Income
May 7, 2025Join MFS Co-CIO of Fixed Income Pilar Gómez-Bravo as she shares how she positions portfolios amidst tariff uncertainty and volatile markets.
At a Glance
55 |
years of delivering fixed income solutions |
134 |
fixed income professionals integrated into 327-member global investment team |
31 |
active fixed income mutual funds and ETFs |
As of 31-Mar-25
Fixed Income Funds
A pioneer of active investing and one of the first active bond managers, MFS offers a range of fixed income funds across the global bond market.
Taxable & Tax Advantaged
Active ETFs
Delivering Client Outcomes
The team’s top priority is always aligning with our clients’ objectives and expectations by consistently applying a long-term view while actively exploiting short term opportunities.
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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
Market Pulse
Leveraging expertise from the MFS Market Insights team to provide timely perspectives on economic and market dynamics that are top of mind for clients.
A Resilient Global Consumer Is a Support for Global Credit
Managing Risks & Finding Opportunities in Fixed Income
Join MFS Co-CIO of Fixed Income Pilar Gómez-Bravo as she shares how she positions portfolios amidst tariff uncertainty and volatile markets.