Baird Asset Management

  • Co-leads of the Baird municipal team, Duane McAllister and Lyle Fitterer,
    Baird Funds Receive 2026 Lipper Awards

    For the seventh consecutive year, bond funds managed by Duane McAllister, Lyle Fitterer and the Municipal Sector Team were recognized.

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    Trusted Partner in Fixed Income Investing

    Baird Advisors’ time-tested, risk-aware approach to managing taxable and tax-exempt fixed income portfolios results in strong client partnerships that span market cycles.

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    Experience, Stability, Focus

    Baird’s U.S. Growth team combines seasoned small/mid and mid-cap market investment expertise with a time-tested investing practice yielding competitive long-term performance.

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    Long-Term Perspective

    To weather volatility, Chautauqua identifies sustainable trends then analyzes the global and international landscape to find high-quality growth companies with strong fundamentals and a competitive edge in their markets.

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Mary Ellen Stanek, Museum of American Finance, 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence

Mary Ellen Stanek recognized for a career of distinction, reflecting values of leadership, integrity and service.

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Municipal Bonds and the Making of American Infrastructure

From canals to cloud computing, municipal bonds have powered U.S. infrastructure for generations.

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In The News
2025 Final Capital GainsFitterer Provides Timely Market Comments on Schwab NetworkBarron's: The New Allure of Muni Bonds. Two Pros Point the Way.Finding Value in the Bond Market: 2026 OutlookA Best Workplace in Money ManagementFive Baird Bond Funds on Morningstar's Thrilling 33 List

Highlights

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How Long Can the Recent International Outperformance Continue?

Chautauqua explores whether recent international equity outperformance signals a new long term market leadership cycle.

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Morningstar Recognizes Four Baird Funds Among the Best for 2026

Aggregate, Core Plus, Short-Term and Ultra Short Bond Funds included as top-rated mutual funds.

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Baird Funds Commitment to Responsible Investing

Baird Funds, Inc., is a United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment signatory to publicly demonstrate its commitment to responsible investment and building a more sustainable financial system.