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Voya Core Plus Fixed Income SMA Q4 2025 Commentary

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Q4 2025 saw fixed-income markets disrupted by a U.S. government shutdown, creating economic uncertainty and pressuring financial markets as investors adjusted to delayed fiscal policies and reduced liquidity. Credit markets faced volatility from high-profile corporate bankruptcies and aggressive capital spending, triggering a sharp widening of corporate credit spreads from historically tight levels before stabilizing as supply pressures eased. Voya’s strategy focused on a total-return approach, blending investment-grade cash bonds with zero-fee completion vehicles to diversify across core and core-plus fixed-income sectors for optimized risk-adjusted returns. The quarter highlighted structural vulnerabilities in corporate debt markets, where tighter monetary conditions and elevated spending exposed weaker borrowers, accelerating default risks in overleveraged sectors. Investors navigated the turbulence by prioritizing liquidity and credit quality, with Voya emphasizing active management to mitigate risks amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds and shifting Fed policy expectations.
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Voya Investment Management43 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(9min)CommentsSummaryThe final quarter of 2025 opened under the shadow of the government shutdown, which had implications for both financial markets and the broader economy.Credit markets faced additional turbulence, driven by high-profile bankruptcies and aggressive capital spending trends.Corporate credit spreads widened sharply from historically tight levels before retracing as supply pressures eased. JTKPHOTOz/iStock via Getty Images Strategy overview Total return approach, investing across full spectrum of the fixed income market through a combination of individual investment grade cash bonds and zero management fee completion vehicles representing core and core plus sectors.This article was written byVoya Investment Management43 FollowersFollowVoya Investment Management helps investors push what’s possible through differentiated solutions across its fixed income, equity and multi-asset platforms, including private markets and alternatives. Note: This account is not managed or monitored by Voya Investment Management, and any messages sent via Seeking Alpha will not receive a response. For inquiries or communication, please use Voya Investment Management's official channels.

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