Øivind Thorstensen and Simen André Aarsland Øgreid are ranked second among European fixed-income managers in Citywire’s comprehensive fund manager rankings. This recognition places the Norwegian managers at the very top of the European fund management community.
Kraft Finans is proud to announce that fund managers Øivind Thorstensen and Simen André Aarsland Øgreid have taken second place among European fixed-income managers in Citywire’s prestigious ranking of fund managers.
The ranking is based on documented results and risk-adjusted returns over time, and compares managers across markets and regions. The result therefore represents significant international recognition of the work that has been done over many years in Nordic credit and high-yield management.
Today, Thorstensen and Øgreid manage the Kraft High Yield, Kraft Corporate Bonds, and Kraft Investment Grade funds. Through thorough credit analysis, active portfolio management, and a disciplined investment process, they have, over time, built one of the Nordic region’s most highly regarded fixed-income management teams.
Recognition of a long-term management philosophy
Fund manager Øivind Thorstensen emphasizes that the ranking is primarily the result of long-term, consistent efforts.
“This ranking is a great recognition of the work we have put in over many years. At the same time, it confirms that the investment philosophy we have adhered to through various market conditions has worked well and created value for our investors,” says Thorstensen.
He also emphasizes the importance of a strong professional environment and a clear investment process as the foundation for the results the team has achieved.
Strong results over time
The Citywire ranking comes at a time when the Kraft High Yield and Kraft Corporate Bonds funds have delivered very strong results for investors. Both funds were the two high-yield funds with the best returns on Nordnet in both 2024 and 2025.
For Kraft Finans, this demonstrates that its long-term investment strategy has not only earned recognition from external analysts but has also generated competitive returns for its clients.
The fact that two Norwegian portfolio managers from the Nordic fixed-income sector rank among the very best in Europe underscores both the quality of their management and the expertise they have built up over many years in the Nordic credit market.
About Citywire
Citywire is a leading international research and media company specializing in the evaluation of fund managers and the asset management industry. The company analyzes thousands of funds and managers globally and is particularly known for its rating system, in which managers are ranked based on documented results and risk-adjusted returns over time.
Citywire’s rankings are used by institutional investors, financial advisors, distributors, and asset managers around the world as an independent measure of management quality. The analyses cover both equity and fixed-income management across regions and asset classes.
A top ranking in Citywire’s rankings is considered a significant international accolade, as the assessments are based on actual performance history and comparisons with a broad universe of fund managers over time.
