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Awards & Accolades

“Recognition as a Barron’s top fund family underscores the strength of our investment philosophy and our commitment to risk-aware active management. We believe active management, grounded in deep research and risk awareness, is essential to helping clients navigate complex and evolving markets.”

Anwiti Bahuguna, Ph.D.

Global Co-Chief Investment Officer, Northern Trust Asset Management

Anwiti Bahuguna, Ph.D, is global co-chief investment officer for Northern Trust Asset Management. In partnership, she oversees the development and execution of a broad range of investment capabilities including index, fundamental, quantitative and tax-advantaged strategies, plus active, multi-asset class solutions and alternative investments. In this capacity, she is also responsible for the development of the firm’s investment performance, vision and philosophy and co-leads an investment team of more than 300 professionals globally.

“This ranking reflects the collective expertise of our investment teams and their focus on building resilient portfolios designed to perform across market environments. Our approach remains centered on delivering long‑term value while staying true to our clients’ objectives.”

Christian Roth

Global Co-Chief Investment Officer, Northern Trust Asset Management

Christian Roth is global co-chief investment officer for Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM). In this capacity, he oversees a broad range of investment capabilities from index, fundamental, quantitative and tax-advantaged strategies to active, multi-asset class solutions and alternative investments. Chris is also responsible for the development of investment vision and philosophy and leads an investment team of more than 300 professionals globally. Additionally, he is a member of the Asset Management Executive Group, Investment Policy Committee and Risk Committee.

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    All investments are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. Investments do not typically grow at an even rate of return and may experience negative growth. As with any type of portfolio structuring, attempting to reduce risk and increase return could, at certain times, unintentionally reduce returns.


    *Ranked 4th out of 46 fund families over 1 year, 31 out of 42 fund families over 5 years, and 40 over 42 fund families over 10 years ending 12/31/2025 in the overall Category based on Calendar Year Relative Performance. Ranked 42 out of 48 fund families over 1 year ending 12/31/2024. Ranking based on returns before any 12b-1 marketing fees are deducted and sales loads were not considered in the calculation. Otherwise, rankings may be different. Barron’s Best Fund Families 2025, 2/26/26.   Inclusive of the Northern Funds family of mutual funds only.  Selection based on performance against all other funds in its LSEG Lipper Category, which is then weighted by asset size relative to the fund family's other assets in its general classification.