Nomura Corporate Bond Fund Q1 2026 Commentary
In the first quarter of 2026, the Nomura Corporate Bond Fund's Institutional Class shares underperformed relative to the Bloomberg US Corporate Bond Index. The fund faced challenges from rising interest rates and tighter credit spreads, which impacted overall returns. Despite the underperformance, the fund maintained a focus on credit quality and portfolio stability.
- ▪The Nomura Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class shares underperformed the Bloomberg US Corporate Bond Index in 1Q 2026.
- ▪Rising interest rates and tighter credit spreads were key factors affecting the fund's performance.
- ▪The fund emphasized credit quality and portfolio stability during the quarter.
- ▪The underperformance was observed across multiple share classes of the fund.
- ▪The commentary was published by Macquarie Asset Management on Seeking Alpha on April 30, 2026.
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