UCITS Funds

Payden Global Short Bond Fund (PARISBI ID)

Base Share Class: USD

Share Class
  • Overview
  • Portfolio Statistics
  • Performance & Expenses
  • Fund Commentary
Investment Strategy

Payden's bond funds aim to outperform passive strategies in both rising and falling interest rate environments. The Payden Global Short Bond Fund invests in a full range of (mostly investment grade) debt securities with a view to outperforming short-dated global governments, whilst at the same time outperforming bank deposits and other money market securities, including money market funds.

Share Class Snapshot - 30 June 2025
Fund Inception Date Jul 22, 1999
Share Class Inception Date Jul 22, 1999
Ticker PARISBI ID
ISIN Number IE0008461414
Sedol Number 0846141
Fund Total Net Assets $422.8 million
Benchmark FTSE World Government Bond 1-3 Year Index USD Hedged
Currency Share Classes Available CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, JPY, NOK, SEK, SGD, USD
Management Fee 0.30%
Total Expense Ratio 0.35%
Investment Minimum $1,000,000 initial

Unless otherwise indicated, all listed data represents past performance. There is no guarantee of future performance, nor are fund shares guaranteed. Funds are issued by Payden & Rygel Global, Ltd., which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The investment products and services of Payden & Rygel are not available in the United Kingdom to private investors. The value of an investment may fall as well as rise and an investor may get back less than the amount that has been invested. Income from an investment may fluctuate in value in money terms. Changes in rates of exchange may cause the value of an investment to go up or down.

Portfolio Characteristics - 30 June 2025
Fund Inception Date Jul 22, 1999
Share Class Inception Date Jul 22, 1999
Total Net Assets $422.8 million
Average Duration 2.0 years
Average Maturity 2.8 years
Yield to Maturity (hedged) 4.45%
Duration Breakdown
Years Percent of Portfolio
0-126%
1-351%
3-519%
5-74%
Total 100%
Credit Breakdown
Credit Quality Percent of Portfolio
AAA23%
AA14%
A29%
BBB31%
BB and Below2%
Unrated1%
Total 100%
Sector Breakdown
Sector Percent of Portfolio
Corporates49%
Governments/Cash31%
Asset-Backed17%
Government Related3%
Total 100%
Country Breakdown
Country Percent of Portfolio
Euroland48.5%
United States27.0%
United Kingdom5.0%
Japan4.8%
Scandinavia3.9%
Cayman Islands1.8%
Jersey1.6%
New Zealand1.4%
Canada1.4%
Mexico0.8%

Unless otherwise indicated, all listed data represents past performance. There is no guarantee of future performance, nor are fund shares guaranteed. Funds are issued by Payden & Rygel Global, Ltd., which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The investment products and services of Payden & Rygel are not available in the United Kingdom to private investors. The value of an investment may fall as well as rise and an investor may get back less than the amount that has been invested. Income from an investment may fluctuate in value in money terms. Changes in rates of exchange may cause the value of an investment to go up or down.


Total Returns
YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Since Inception
Quarter-end (6/30/2025) 3.02% 6.30% 4.09% 2.07% 1.98% 2.34%
Month-end (7/31/2025) 3.28% 5.52% 3.97% 1.98% 1.98% 2.35%
Yearly Returns
20244.75%
20234.64%
2022-3.37%
2021-0.22%
20202.17%
20194.29%
20180.81%
20172.15%
20161.68%
20151.07%
Expenses
Management Fee 0.30%
Total Expense Ratio 0.35%

Unless otherwise indicated, all listed data represents past performance. There is no guarantee of future performance, nor are fund shares guaranteed. Funds are issued by Payden & Rygel Global, Ltd., which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The investment products and services of Payden & Rygel are not available in the United Kingdom to private investors. The value of an investment may fall as well as rise and an investor may get back less than the amount that has been invested. Income from an investment may fluctuate in value in money terms. Changes in rates of exchange may cause the value of an investment to go up or down.

Fund Commentary - 30 June 2025

MARKET
June was dominated by escalating Middle East tensions following Israel's strikes on Iran and subsequent US intervention. The rise in geopolitical tensions created another layer of uncertainty for global growth, but its impact on markets was relatively limited, except for the rise in oil price volatility. During the month, fiscal and monetary policies continued to be at the centre of investors' minds.
The US economy showed resilience despite headwinds. Nonfarm payrolls beat expectations at 139,000 in May, whilst unemployment remained at 4.2%. Inflation rose modestly to 2.4% but remained below consensus, with tariff impacts contained to specific sectors like appliances. The Federal Reserve held rates at 4.25%-4.5%, with Chair Powell highlighting the economy's "solid position" whilst noting persistent tariff-related inflation risks. The 10-year yield fell to 4.23% by month-end. The S&P 500 gained 4.96% in June. The US dollar underperformed in June, with the DXY Index (US Dollar Index) depreciating by approximately 2.5%.
European markets faced mixed conditions. The European Central Bank (ECB) cut rates 25 basis points (bps) to 2.0% but signalled the easing cycle had "nearly concluded" as euro area inflation fell to 1.9%, the first sub-2% reading in four years. The UK continued to face challenges, with unemployment rising to a four-year high of 4.6% and GDP contracting 0.3% in April. The Bank of England held rates at 4.25%, indicating a "gradual downward path" ahead. The Stoxx 600 Index fell 1.33%, whilst German Bund and UK Gilt yields closed at 2.61% and 4.49%, respectively.
Geopolitical tensions dominated mid-month as the conflict between Israel and Iran created significant market volatility before President Trump's ceasefire announcement sparked a global rally.

OUTLOOK
Global economic uncertainty remains very elevated due to ongoing tariff threats and fiscal policy concerns, particularly in the US. These factors have weakened consumer and business confidence and have contributed to rising inflation expectations.
Unlike softer economic indicators such as sentiment, hard economic data, like steady income growth, resilient consumer spending, and a healthy labour market, suggest a fundamentally strong economy. Outside of the US, new expansionary fiscal packages in regions like Europe or China have improved growth expectations. We anticipate below-average economic growth in the near term, with potential challenges that could further slow progress.
Against this backdrop, we favour distributing risk in our portfolios more evenly across duration and credit. Given our central views, we maintain a preference for higher-quality credit investments, such as investment-grade corporates or AAA-rated securitised assets. Regionally, we seek to hold balanced exposure to both US and euro-denominated issuers, particularly in corporate sectors, to mitigate currency risk.
Additionally, we prefer a modestly longer duration, with a focus on the front end of the US Treasury yield curve and select emerging-market countries. We are adjusting our investment approach to benefit from a steeper yield curve, particularly in the US and Germany, to position for potential economic slowdowns or shifts towards more expansionary fiscal policies.
In currencies, we hold a modest underweight position in the US dollar, particularly against currencies like the euro and Japanese yen, whilst keeping overall currency risk limited for now.

Unless otherwise indicated, all listed data represents past performance. There is no guarantee of future performance, nor are fund shares guaranteed. Funds are issued by Payden & Rygel Global, Ltd., which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The investment products and services of Payden & Rygel are not available in the United Kingdom to private investors. The value of an investment may fall as well as rise and an investor may get back less than the amount that has been invested. Income from an investment may fluctuate in value in money terms. Changes in rates of exchange may cause the value of an investment to go up or down.