Ask More From Your Core
Getting active with core fixed income exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
5/21/2025
7 min read
Topic
Fixed Income
Key takeaways
- Active core fixed income ETFs can provide broader market access, increased flexibility, and the potential for superior risk management and returns compared with passive strategies.
- Passive strategies may miss opportunities due to limited exposures and rigid index rules, while an active approach can broaden the opportunity set, exploit market inefficiencies, and adjust for credit risks.
- Allspring’s active core and core plus ETFs combine proven strategies, expert management, disciplined processes, and the advantages of an ETF to deliver strong outcomes for investors.
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