fixed-income

American  

[fikst-in-kuhm] / ˈfɪkstˈɪn kʌm /

adjective

1. gaining or yielding a more or less uniform rate of income.

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Etymology

Origin of fixed-income

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Within markets, equity revenue increased 17% to $4.5 billion, due to increased client activity, while fixed-income revenue surged 21% to $7.1 billion amid strength in the commodities, credit and currencies businesses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“This will be the first credit-default swap product linked to private credit,” said Nicholas Godec, head of fixed-income tradeables & commodities at S&P Dow Jones Indices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Across the region, fixed-income opportunities extend beyond Turkey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

David Eichhorn, the CEO of NISA, a fixed-income asset manager with $500 billion under management, has analyzed private credit and says current bond spreads make leverage less economic for BDCs.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

While Vanguard Wellington’s fixed-income benchmark targets high-quality corporate bonds, she currently has just over 20% of her sleeve invested in Treasuries.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026