Federated Hermes Wins 2026 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards

Firm recognized for category-leading risk-adjusted performance across multiple time periods

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:15pm

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Federated Hermes, a global leader in active investing, announced that four of its strategies were recognized by the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2026 US for delivering consistently strong risk‑adjusted performance across multiple time periods. The firm's quantitative strategies, multi-asset group, and fixed-income Managed Account Pool (MAP) received multiple Lipper Fund Awards.

Why it matters

The Lipper Fund Awards highlight funds and fund companies that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers. This recognition demonstrates Federated Hermes' disciplined investment approach and ability to support clients' evolving needs across asset classes and styles.

The details

Federated MDTA LLC (Federated Hermes MDT Advisers) received multiple Lipper Fund Awards for its quantitative strategies. The MDT investment team uses a disciplined, bottom‑up quantitative investment process. Federated Hermes' Multi-Asset Group also returned to the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards, balancing income opportunities and risk across markets and sectors. Additionally, Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Strategy Portfolio, a Managed Account Pool (MAPs), was recognized for its strong performance.

  • The awards were announced on March 12, 2026.
  • The performance evaluation period ended on November 30, 2025.

The players

Federated Hermes, Inc.

A global leader in active investment management, with $902.6 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Federated MDTA LLC (Federated Hermes MDT Advisers)

The firm's quantitative investment platform that manages $30 billion across mutual funds, ETFs, institutional accounts, SMAs and CITs.

Federated Hermes Multi-Asset Group

The investment team that manages the $673.4 million Federated Hermes Capital Income Fund, balancing income opportunities and risk across markets and sectors.

Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Strategy Portfolio

A Managed Account Pool (MAPs) utilized by Federated Hermes Separately Managed Accounts, managed by Portfolio Managers Jerome Conner, CFA, and Brian Ruffner.

LSEG Lipper Fund Awards

An annual award that highlights funds and fund companies that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers.

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What they’re saying

“Federated Hermes entered 2026 with record assets under management, attributable in part to the strength of our portfolios' performance. Our disciplined investment approach continues to support clients' evolving needs across asset classes and styles.”

— John B. Fisher, President and CEO, Federated Advisory Companies

The takeaway

Federated Hermes' consistent recognition by the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards demonstrates the firm's ability to deliver strong risk-adjusted performance across its diverse range of investment strategies, from quantitative approaches to multi-asset solutions and fixed-income portfolios.