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approach
HOW WE DO IT
WHAT YOU GETApproach
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
We know fixed income.
MFS has been recognized as the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards Winner United States 2025, Best Group Over 3 Years Fixed Income Large Company.
LSEG Best Group over 3 Years Fixed Income Large Company award celebrates fund management firms for their consistently strong risk-adjusted performance. The overall award is given to companies with at least five bond funds and 36 months of performance history as of the end of the calendar year of the respective evaluation year. The group must also have the lowest average decile ranking of its respective asset class. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
LSEG Lipper Fund Awards, ©2025 LSEG. All rights reserved. Used under license.
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resources
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
The Big MacThe End of the Strong Dollar Cycle
September 22, 2025Here we discuss the projected weakening of the US dollar due to macroeconomic factors, interest rate trends, and global diversification shifts. Highlights include both the short-term risks to the dollar and its long-term resilience as the primary reserve currency.Market PulseMarket Pulse
September 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.
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.
| HOW WE DO IT |
WHAT YOU GET |
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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 |
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We know fixed income.MFS has been recognized as the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards Winner United States 2025, Best Group Over 3 Years Fixed Income Large Company. |
LSEG Best Group over 3 Years Fixed Income Large Company award celebrates fund management firms for their consistently strong risk-adjusted performance. The overall award is given to companies with at least five bond funds and 36 months of performance history as of the end of the calendar year of the respective evaluation year. The group must also have the lowest average decile ranking of its respective asset class. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
LSEG Lipper Fund Awards, ©2025 LSEG. All rights reserved. Used under license.
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
The End of the Strong Dollar Cycle
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.
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.
MFS registered investment products are offered through MFS® Fund Distributors, Inc., Member SIPC, 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199.