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.
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US Multi-Sector
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Global Multi-Sector
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US Credit
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Global Credit
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Emerging Market Debt
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Municipal Bonds
US Multi-Sector
US Multi-Sector: Intentional Risk, Durable Returns
See how MFS’ US Multi-Sector team leverages active allocation, fundamental research, and strong valuation discipline to align strategies with diverse investor objectives.
Global Multi-Sector
Global Multi-Sector: Building Resilient Portfolios with Disciplined Risk
Gain insight into how MFS’ Global Multi-Sector team blends top-down macro perspectives with bottom-up research to create diversified, resilient portfolios.
US Credit
US Credit: Finding Alpha for Long-Term Results
Watch how the MFS US Credit team leverages active security selection, long-term perspective, and prudent risk oversight to pursue durable returns for clients.
Global Credit
Global Credit: Finding Alpha Across Regions and Sectors
Watch how MFS’ Global Credit team leverages bottom-up research, top-down allocation, and disciplined risk management to seek consistent, long-term client outcomes.
Emerging Market Debt
Emerging Market Debt: Capturing Opportunity with Global Experience
Explore how MFS’ Emerging Market Debt team blends local insights, rigorous research, and disciplined risk management to uncover opportunities across global emerging markets.
Municipal Bonds
Municipal Bonds: Finding Value in a Fragmented Market
Discover how MFS’ Municipal Bond team turns inefficiencies into opportunities through disciplined risk management, global insights, rigorous research, and credit quality.
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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.
Insights
Explore the latest fixed income insights.
Quarterly Fixed Income Webcast
Find out how MFS Co-CIO of Fixed Income Pilar Gómez-Bravo is approaching today’s complex and fast-evolving market environment, including her thoughts on:
- what the macro and market outlook holds for the year ahead
- how global risks are shaping the fixed income landscape
- how to position portfolios to navigate risks and find opportunities
Key Themes for 2026
Fixed Income Under the Spotlight: Navigating the Fixed Income Valuation Conundrum
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.
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