Dynamic Allocation. Absolute Flexibility.
Uncertainty is expected to remain heightened. Flexible fixed income strategies may offer a counterbalance.
2026: Anything but simple
While we continue to weigh the impact of evolving tariffs on the global economy, market volatility is likely to remain heightened. The recent de-escalation in the trade war between China and the US has provided some relief; however, even the lower levels of tariffs look unlikely to alleviate slowing US growth this year. Moreover, tariffs have added complications to the policy environment by boosting US inflation, leaving the US Federal Reserve between a rock and a hard place. Add geopolitical tensions to the picture and 2026 is looking to be a continuation of last year.
Source: BNP Paribas Asset Management as of January 2026. Any views expressed here are those of the author as of the date of publication, based on available information, and subject to change without notice. This material does not constitute investment advice. No information given or any term used herein shall be interpreted to provide such a guarantee or protection. Past performance and any economic and market trends are not indicative of future performance.
Global Absolute Return Bond strategy – the solution
Flexible & dynamic approach
Flexible & dynamic approach
The strategy dynamically allocates across different regions, sectors, securities, tenors, yield curves, and currencies in accordance with the investment team’s views. This could help to improve diversification, limit drawdowns and deliver positive returns regardless of market conditions.
Enhanced risk-return profile
Enhanced risk-return profile
With its flexible approach and ability to invest in relative value positions, the strategy aims to deliver low correlations to traditional fixed income segments, such as global high yield. The strategy may, therefore, help to improve the overall risk-return profile of a diversified portfolio.
Focus on capital preservation
Focus on capital preservation
To minimise capital loss, the team places considerable emphasis on portfolio construction and works closely with their dedicated front office risk analyst. The result is a globally diversified strategy with multiple return streams that seeks to perform well across the team’s base case as well as a range of other market scenarios.
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Awards
These awards validate our fixed income expertise and our commitment to fixed income excellence.
• 2024 Benchmark Fund of the Year Awards for Global Absolute Return Category1
• 2026 Best of the Best Awards for Global Absolute Return (3 years)2
For details, including judging methodology, please refer to the official award website. BNP Paribas Asset Management did not pay an entry fee for the Benchmark award. Trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property rights are and remain the property of their respective owners.
Meet the team
Our global absolute return bond strategy is actively managed by James McAlevey, Head of Global Aggregate and Absolute Return. Based in London, James has more than 26 years’ investment experience across multi-strategy fixed income and interest rates portfolios.3
James and the Absolute Return team are part of BNP Paribas’ Global Fixed Income investment group.4 They collaborate with the investment group’s various teams to generate the best ideas across an unconstrained multi-sector fixed income universe. They also benefit from access to firmwide resources including our dedicated Sustainability Centre, Quantitative Research Group and Macro Research team.
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James McAlevey
Head of Global Aggregate and Absolute Return
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Jayesh Mistry
Senior Portfolio Manager
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Gaetan Fenerol
Portfolio Manager
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Jamie Irvine
Portfolio Manager
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Heyuan Qian
Junior Portfolio Manager
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Vicky Browne
Investment Specialist, Global Aggregate & Absolute Return
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[1] “2024 Benchmark Fund of the Year Awards”, reflects the performance of BNP Paribas Global Absolute Return Bond Classic EUR Cap from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
[2] “Best of the Best Awards 2026 for Global Absolute Return (3 years)” reflects the performance of BNP Paribas Absolute Return Bond as of 30 September 2025.
[3,4] BNP Paribas Asset Management, as of 31 January 2026.
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