REPORT

Global Corporate Bonds:
Quiet Leaders of the Past Two Decades

Over the past decade, corporate bonds have been the top-performing segment of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index—outpacing Treasuries, government-related, and securitized debt, in both hedged and unhedged USD terms.

Since its launch in 2001, the Bloomberg Global Corporate Index has provided investors with a comprehensive view of the global investment-grade corporate bond market. Spanning more than 2,000 issuers, across multiple sectors and currencies, it reflects the depth, diversity, and resilience of the corporate credit universe.

Key findings:

  • Sustained growth of the index now represents $12.3 T in eligible debt
  • A diverse composition of weightings across USD, EUR, GBP, and others
  • Financial Institutions and Industrials dominate the index

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