Discover Thrivent’s three investment-grade, fixed income offerings. Constructed to perform strongly through a variety of market conditions, they’re designed to capitalize on market inefficiencies, seek to outperform industry benchmarks, and help mitigate undue risk for investors. Read further about our approach to investment-grade, fixed income assets.
Seeks to provide high levels of income while preserving the principal, this fund invests largely in BBB-rated corporate bonds.
This fund invests across multiple sectors in predominantly high-quality bonds like investment-grade corporates, securitized debt, and U.S. Bonds.
One of the most liquid portions of the fixed income market, the Fund seeks total return while also preserving the principle by investing in high-quality fixed income securities.
Our complete lineup of fixed income funds
Our complete lineup of fixed income funds
We use sophisticated portfolio optimization strategies based on risk and return expectations, mathematical models, and statistical analysis to develop long-term strategic asset allocation targets.
Our analysts perform an intensive review of the companies within their sectors by meeting with management, examining financial statements, and assessing each company’s competitiveness and long-term prospects.
Our fund managers combine academic knowledge and hands-on experience, and advanced research methodologies to stay abreast of changing market conditions.
Kent White, CFA
Vice President, Head of Fixed Income Mutual Funds
Industry since: 1999
Thrivent since: 1999
Thrivent Income Fund since: 2017
Thrivent Government Bond Fund since: 2023
Cortney Swensen, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Industry since: 2005
Thrivent since: 2011
Thrivent Income Fund since: 2023
Thrivent Limited Maturity Bond Fund since: 2020
Jon-Paul (JP) Gagne
Senior Portfolio Manager
Industry since: 2004
Thrivent since: 2018
Thrivent Limited Maturity Bond Fund since: 2021
Thrivent Government Bond Fund since: 2022
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In addition to slowing interest rate hikes and lowering inflation, learn the reasons why and when we expect a soft landing with the economy in 2024.
In addition to slowing interest rate hikes and lowering inflation, learn the reasons why and when we expect a soft landing with the economy in 2024.
12/14/2023
It is the welcome return of yield. We believe yields on most bond asset classes are now high enough to be attractive on an absolute basis. It is time for investors to reconsider their bond allocations.
It is the welcome return of yield. We believe yields on most bond asset classes are now high enough to be attractive on an absolute basis. It is time for investors to reconsider their bond allocations.
09/26/2023
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Kent White, CFA, VP of Fixed Income Mutual Funds, describes current fixed-income opportunities, how he’s positioned Thrivent Income Fund as a result, and how the Fund stacks up against its peers.
Kent White, CFA, VP of Fixed Income Mutual Funds, describes current fixed-income opportunities, how he’s positioned Thrivent Income Fund as a result, and how the Fund stacks up against its peers.
08/15/2023
Searching for income in today’s market environment has become significantly easier over the past year, as the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates by 5.25% since early 2022.
Searching for income in today’s market environment has become significantly easier over the past year, as the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates by 5.25% since early 2022.
08/15/2023
