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    Credit investing:

    Europe and US compared

    Credit investing: Europe and US compared

    06 January 2026 Fixed income

    The US and European corporate bond markets stand out as the largest and most liquid credit markets, both of which offering access to thousands of company-issued bonds from a wide and diverse range of hundreds of issuers.

    Financials dominate the European investment grade market, while the US leans more heavily toward industrials, particularly technology and energy sectors.

    While these markets differ in size, sector composition, and yield, investment grade bonds in both regions have historically provided reliable income with very low risk of default, making them suitable as core components for many investors seeking stability and diversification.

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