Jupiter Asset Management Launched Global Bond Fund
The firm introduced a new monthly income bond fund managed by Hilary Blandy to global markets.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Investing
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Jupiter Asset Management has launched the Jupiter Global Monthly Income Bond Fund. The fund is currently available to investors across the UK, Europe, the US offshore, and Latin America.
Why it matters
The fund combines investment-grade and high-yield bonds to provide investors with a source of global corporate credit exposure. It is structured as a sub-fund of the Jupiter Global Fund SICAV to facilitate international access.
The portfolio is comprised of 100 to 150 distinct issuers selected through active research. The fund is currently registered for sale in 13 separate European markets.
The players
Jupiter Asset Management
This is a global asset management firm that offers a range of investment strategies for institutional and retail clients.
Hilary Blandy
She is the investment manager responsible for overseeing the strategy and selection of assets for the fund.
The details
Managed by Hilary Blandy, the strategy focuses on active credit research to select a mix of global corporate credit. The fund expects to maintain an average credit rating within investment-grade territory throughout its operation.
Timeline
September 2020: Hilary Blandy began overseeing the Monthly Income Bond strategy.
October 2026: Jupiter launched the Global Monthly Income Bond Fund.
Market Dynamics
This launch follows the operational structure of the Jupiter Global Fund SICAV to expand the firm's reach across multiple international jurisdictions. It reflects a broader trend of asset managers consolidating global income strategies into standardized investment vehicles.
Investors in the UK, Europe, the US, and Latin America gain access to a new portfolio combining investment-grade and high-yield bonds. Prospective buyers should consult the fund prospectus to understand how this strategy fits into existing income-focused portfolio allocations.
The takeaway
The fund targets consistent returns by leveraging active credit research across a diversified range of 100 to 150 issuers. Investors should monitor how the fund maintains its average credit rating within the investment-grade threshold during varying interest rate environments.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Funds Europe.
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