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Guiding Principles

Active Multi-Sector Approach

We are active, multi-sector asset allocators. Depending on where we are in the economic cycle, the interest rate climate, and other market factors, we seek out the best relative value among investment grade and high yield corporate bonds, securitized bonds (agency and commercial mortgage-backed securities), government bonds, and Treasuries.

Comprehensive Research

Our active approach combines top down macroeconomic analysis and rigorous bottom-up credit research. We evaluate the business cycle, valuation trends, and market technicals to guide our market and sector allocation decisions. Our security selection process combines fundamental, valuation, and technical analysis to identify companies with solid business models and sustainable cash flows.

Risk Sensitive

A key tenet of our active approach to managing fixed income portfolios is to mitigate risk through diversification, in-depth research, and a distinct bias for quality.

At GW&K, we have a very unique investment culture that really allows us to form lasting partnerships with our clients. We listen to our clients and then we construct customized portfolios to meet their goals, objectives, and risk control metrics. Taken together, this differentiates us from our competitors.
Mary Kane Taxable Bond Portfolio Manager
We really believe that our clients win with steady, incremental income over time. Thus, on a day-to-day basis we go out and build our clients diversified yield advantaged portfolios.
Mary Kane Taxable Bond Portfolio Manager
The success of the taxable bond department is rooted in our active management style. We use multiple sectors of the bond market to add value over time. We aim to take advantage of the relative value opportunities that occur in the marketplace – at the sector, issue, and security level, right down to how we position ourselves along the yield curve.
Mary Kane Taxable Bond Portfolio Manager

Perspectives

Taxable Bond

Taxable Bond Market Commentary – 3Q 2025

3Q2025 was another strong quarter for fixed income markets. Our Taxable Bond Team shares what they’re seeing in the market.

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Taxable Bond Snapshot September 2025

The positive market environment continued in September, underpinned by a constructive economic backdrop and the Fed cutting rates for the first time since the end of 2024.

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Taxable Bond Snapshot August 2025

Markets in August were driven by a solid earnings season, dovish Fed messaging from the Jackson Hole Symposium, and a supportive economic backdrop even as uncertainties remain.

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Taxable Bond

High Yield or Investment Grade?

With high yield spreads near historic tights and the macro backdrop still evolving, today’s market calls for a careful balance between seeking income and managing risk.

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Taxable Bond Snapshot July 2025

In July, the bond market remained in risk-on mode, supported by a better-than-anticipated earnings season and progress on trade deals that removed some of the uncertainty overhang.

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Taxable Bond Market Commentary – 2Q 2025

Fixed income markets remained resilient in 2Q25, buoyed by firm fundamentals and continued comfort that the Fed would implement rate cuts by year-end.

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