Loomis Sayles has long been known for its credit research expertise and has utilized a proprietary credit rating system since the 1930s.

Our credit research team thinks beyond the rating agencies to provide independent views and forward-looking assessments of credit risk and potential opportunities. Research coverage spans the broad credit spectrum across investment grade and high yield and includes issuers in both developed and emerging markets. Credit recommendations combine rigorous bottom-up fundamental analysis, structural risk assessment, and relative value-based insights. Our comprehensive coverage includes corporate and municipal bond issuers. Credit research analysts are integrated into sector teams that offer market and research insight through the collaboration of portfolio managers, strategists, analysts, and traders.