About GPBFX
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund Class IV is an institutional mutual fund designed to deliver a total return that exceeds the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index, making it part of the intermediate core-plus bond category. The fund primarily invests in a broad mix of fixed income instruments, with a focus on U.S. debt obligations, complemented by positions in international securities and exposure to emerging markets through affiliated funds. Its strategy allows flexibility across duration, maturity, credit rating, and sector allocation, enabling portfolio managers to take advantage of evolving market conditions and relative value opportunities without being tied to a static portfolio composition. Notably, the fund employs active security selection and systematic alpha overlays, including currency and duration strategies, and frequently utilizes derivatives like futures, forwards, and swaps for risk management or to enhance returns. With a relatively low expense ratio and a minimum initial investment targeted at large institutions, the fund aims to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns while diversifying interest rate and credit risks. Its role in the financial market is to provide institutional investors with a dynamic, risk-aware alternative to more traditional, passively managed bond funds, emphasizing both return potential and active management discipline.
Fund Family GMO
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol GPBFX
Share Class Class IV
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
GPBFX had a total return of 7.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 15.55%.
