Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 8
Nontraditional Bond Funds Grow 6% in US as Pricey Credit Markets Spur Flexibility
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 8

Nontraditional Bond Funds Grow 6% in US as Pricey Credit Markets Spur Flexibility

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 8

Summary

  • US nontraditional bond funds have expanded about 6% this year and 18% since the end of 2024, marking a revival for strategies that can shift across fixed-income markets.
  • Lofty credit valuations are driving that growth, as investors seek funds with freedom to buy broadly when traditional bond markets offer little margin for error.
  • Europe shows the same turn: assets in global flexible bond funds have risen almost 10% this year.
  • The rebound follows a sharp hit during the 2022 inflation shock, suggesting investors are again favoring adaptable bond strategies as market pricing looks stretched.

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