A credit approach aiming to absorb shocks, not amplify them
Credit can feel calm because returns are steady most of the time. But credit is asymmetric: the upside is limited to the coupon, while the downside can be permanent if fundamentals weaken or liquidity disappears.
That is why our approach starts with risk management: we focus on making risk visible, measurable and discussable long before it has the chance to surprise a portfolio.
Why focus on risk?
A focus on risk is what turns credit from a source of uncertainty into a source of disciplined income. By analysing downside drivers, liquidity and structure in advance, investors can distinguish between risks that are compensated and those that are not.
The upside is capped. The downside is not
Credit rewards discipline. When spreads widen or liquidity disappears at the wrong moment, bondholders learn quickly that “safe” can be situational.
Liquidity can vanish when it matters most
Bond markets can be liquid in quiet conditions and unforgiving in stress. Managing liquidity early is part of managing risk.
Structure is part of risk
Covenants, seniority and recovery prospects often drive outcomes more than headline yield. In credit, the fine print matters.
Global High Yield: Outlook
An in-depth outlook on global high yield markets in 2026, examining how carry, dispersion and issuer selectivity shape opportunities and risks as the credit cycle matures. Find out:
With spreads tight and refinancing risk moving closer into view, the margin for error is narrowing.
Understanding where resilience lies will be key to navigating 2026.
The Candriam approach
Watch as two key members of Candriam’s Fixed Income team - Charudatta Shende, Fixed Income Strategist and Head of Client Portfolio Management, and Client Potfolio Manager, Marie Thomin – explain what taming risk entails and exactly how it’s done at Candriam.
Why Candriam for credit
Experience that compounds over time. Candriam’s credit expertise is built on long-standing teams, deep market knowledge and a shared culture of risk awareness, supporting consistent decision-making across market cycles.
- 0 issuer defaults across the credit strategies we manage, reflecting a long-standing focus on downside risk and discipline.
- €16.5 bn in assets under management in credit as of 31/12/25
- 20 complementary experts dedicated to credit. Portfolio managers, analysts and specialists working together across Candriam’s 8 credit strategues
- 25 years investing in credit markets with experience built across multiple market cycles and stress environments.
Inside Candriam’s Credit Expertise

Learn more about our credit expertise
A comprehensive overview of Candriam’s credit capabilities, outlining our risk-first investment process, team expertise and range of long-only and long–short credit strategies.
Nos solutions pour le crédit
Les solutions de crédit de Candriam sont conçues pour répondre à différents rôles de portefeuille et à différents environnements de marché, tout en restant ancrées dans une philosophie d’investissement cohérente, axée sur la gestion du risque. Qu’il s’agisse d’approches fondamentales ou spécialisées, l’accent est mis sur la construction rigoureuse du portefeuille, la prise en compte de la liquidité et la maîtrise des risques de baisse.
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Candriam Bonds Global High Yield
Obligations d’entreprises européennes et américaines, investment grade et high yield (BB+ à B-), hors valeurs financières
Candriam Sustainable Bond Euro Corporate
Crédit Euro Investment Grade axé sur les critères ESG
Candriam Bonds Floating Rate Notes
Crédit Euro Investment Grade axé sur le segment 0-3 ans : duration faible et volatilité limitée
Candriam Bonds Capital Securities
Dette subordonnée émise par des institutions financières de haute qualité
Candriam Bonds Credit Alpha
Stratégie de crédit long-short directionnelle avec une volatilité inférieure à 10 %