Asset manager Neuberger has introduced its first tokenized fixed-income fund through Securitize, leveraging Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Sui to offer an actively managed high-yield strategy. The initiative targets investors seeking alternatives to traditional markets amid heightened competition for corporate and government funding.
The fund will focus on high-yield bonds, with exposure to collateralized loan obligations and leveraged loans, reflecting a broader industry shift towards tokenized assets. Neuberger’s fixed-income platform, which oversees $230 billion in assets, aims to capitalise on growing demand for yield-generating opportunities in a tightening credit environment.
Securitize, the infrastructure provider, manages $4.96 billion in distributed asset value across 26 tokenized real-world assets. Its portfolio includes notable products such as BlackRock’s $2.7 billion BUIDL fund and a $355 million tokenized AAA CLO fund, underscoring its role in expanding tokenized finance.
Securitize’s stock rose 5% on Tuesday, reaching a market capitalization of $838 million, though it remains below its July public debut level. The firm’s collaboration with Neuberger highlights the increasing integration of blockchain technology in traditional asset management.
Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo, noted in a client note that shifting market dynamics are reshaping investor priorities, with a renewed emphasis on capital efficiency. The move by Neuberger and Securitize signals broader acceptance of tokenized assets as a viable tool for institutional investors.
Written by Oliver Grant
Markets Desk
