Luxembourg, LU, 5 May, 2025 — Nordea Asset Management (NAM) is pleased to announce that the Nordea 1 – European High Yield Sustainable Stars Bond Fund (The “Fund”), has officially surpassed €1.5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). Having been launched only 6 years ago, the fund is now one of the largest European High Yield products on the market today . This marks a significant milestone for the fund and underscores the continued strength and resilience of its strategy in today’s dynamic market environment.

The Nordea 1 – European High Yield Sustainable Stars Bond Fund* (ISIN: LU1927799012 (BI-EUR), LU1927798717 (BP-EUR)) is managed by Nordea’s Credit Team, which manages over €20 bn in AuM, with over €5 bn in AuM focused on European high yield bonds that aim to generate alpha across market conditions while prioritizing risk-adjusted returns. The Fund shares the same core strategy as the Nordea 1 – European High Yield Credit Fund* (ISIN: LU0602543117(BI-EUR), LU2035473821 (BP-EUR)) but with the addition of ESG integration for investors seeking an extra layer of sustainability criteria.

The Fund’s success has been driven by its ability to identify opportunities in all market conditions—supported by disciplined credit selection and active risk management. Even during volatile periods, such as the collapse of SVB and the Credit Suisse takeover, the Fund maintained a clear focus and adapted swiftly to changing conditions. This consistent approach has continued to deliver value while managing downside risk in the European high yield space*.

Following a strong year for high yield in 2024, the Fund has continued to provide attractive income opportunities while actively managing rising default risks. As 2025 progresses, the European Central Bank’s ongoing rate cuts are expected to ease refinancing pressures for high yield issuers. With yields still around 6% and default rates remaining in check, the asset class continues to offer a favorable risk-return profile, in our view. Investors waiting for the “perfect” entry point may risk missing out on steady coupon income*.


“We are incredibly proud of our fund’s journey, and we remain committed to delivering value for NAM’s investors. Our disciplined approach to risk management, combined with our ability to adapt to evolving market conditions has positioned us to serve our clients well into the future.”

Fredrik Strand Portfolio Manager of Nordea 1 – European High Yield Sustainable Stars Bond Fund


“Our success in high yield stems from doing the fundamentals right: deep bottom-up credit research, disciplined risk management, and a team that thrives on collaboration. It’s a focused approach designed to deliver lasting value for our clients.”

Jan Sørensen, Head of Fixed Income Credit at Nordea Asset Management


NB: Nordea 1, SICAV – European High Yield Sustainable Stars Bond Fund has a minimum commitment of 50% allocation to sustainable investments and adheres to Paris-Aligned Benchmark exclusions. This solutions remains a suitable building block for sustainable portfolios.