AMG GW&K Core Bond ESG Fund Q3 2025 Commentary
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Affiliated Managers Group11 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(4min)CommentsSummaryThe quarter began with solid jobs data and growth signals, but momentum flipped after a weak July employment report.GW&K's Core Bond ESG Fund outperformed the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index for the quarter.The Fund's general overweight to spread product, particularly corporates, was the main driver of outperformance.Despite uncertainty over the rate path, monetary and fiscal support remain in place.Together, these factors create a constructive backdrop for spread product, particularly default-remote corporates and high-grade securitized products. Darren415/iStock via Getty Images Performance Drivers The quarter began with solid jobs data and growth signals that allowed the Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) to be patient on moving rates due to inflation concerns, but momentum flipped after a weak July employment This article was written byAffiliated Managers Group11 FollowersFollowAMG is a strategic partner to, and long-term investor in, leading independent investment firms globally. We provide the advantages of partnership to magnify our Affiliates’ success, while preserving their autonomy and independence. We leverage our capabilities and insight, offering strategic, business development, operational, and capital support to our Affiliates, to create exceptional value for their clients and our shareholders. With AMG, Affiliates are able to expand their reach, diversify their business, and achieve further success. When Affiliates choose AMG as a partner, they are choosing independence. Not only do our partners value their autonomy, their clients also recognize that an independent firm’s entrepreneurial and investment-centric culture is instrumental to generating differentiated long-term returns. Having operated our distinct partnership model for 30 years, our entrepreneurial spirit, ownership mindset, and focus on excellence are deeply rooted. Note: This account is not managed or monitored by AMG, and any messages sent via Seeking Alpha will not receive a response. For inquiries or communication, please use AMG's official channels.