Lipper Fund Awards has announced the winners of the 2026 fund awards. Once again, Evli's funds achieved top positions in the awards across Europe, in the Nordic region, and in several major European countries.
The Evli Short Corporate Bond fund, which primarily invests in euro-denominated bonds achieved first place at the European level as well as in France and Germany. The Evli Finland Select fund, which mainly invests in shares of publicly listed Finnish companies, was awarded in the Nordics. In addition, the Evli Corporate Bond fund, which mainly invests in euro-denominated bonds issued by European companies, was awarded in the Nordic region.
"We are very pleased with these prestigious Lipper awards. Winning fund awards in an international comparison once again demonstrates the competitiveness of our funds, the expertise of our portfolio managers, and our long-term commitment," says Kim Pessala, CEO of Evli Fund Management Company.
Continued recognition over the years
The 2026 Lipper Awards continue Evli funds’ strong track record of international recognition. Evli’s funds achieved top rankings in the Lipper Fund Awards also in 2025. In 2024, Morningstar, a fund research company, awarded Evli Fund Management Company as the best fund house in both its home market Finland and the largest Nordic fund market Sweden.
"Evli’s success is ultimately measured by the success of our clients. As an active fund manager, our objective is to create long-term value for our clients and to develop our funds consistently and systematically in a constantly changing world," Pessala concludes.
Evli's funds were awarded the top spot by region as follows:
Lipper Fund Awards Europe
- Evli Short Corporate Bond (10 year return)
Lipper Fund Awards France
- Evli Short Corporate Bond (10 year return)
Lipper Fund Awards Germany
- Evli Short Corporate Bond (10 year return)
Lipper Fund Awards Nordic
- Evli Corporate Bond (5 year return)
- Evli Finland Select (10 year return)
Leading fund house in Europe
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Lipper is a leading international provider of fund analysis and comparisons. It presents annual awards to showcase funds and fund companies that have achieved more consistent risk-adjusted returns than their peers over three, five and 10 years.
Additional information:
Kim Pessala, CEO, Evli Fund Management Company Ltd
tel. +358 40 523 3797, kim.pessala@evli.com
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LSEG Lipper Fund Awards Europe 2026 Winner, Evli Short Corporate Bond, Best fund, Bond EUR Short Term, Fund Over 10 Years.
LSEG Lipper Fund Awards France 2026 Winner, Evli Short Corporate Bond, Best fund, Bond EUR Short Term, Fund Over 10 Years.
LSEG Lipper Fund Awards Germany 2026 Winner, Evli Short Corporate Bond, Best fund, Bond EUR Short Term, Fund Over 10 Years.
LSEG Lipper Fund Awards Nordics 2026 Winner, Evli Corporate Bond, Best fund, Bond EUR Corporates, Fund Over 5 Years.
LSEG Lipper Fund Awards Nordics 2026 Winner, Evli Finland Select, Best fund, Equity Finland, Fund Over 10 Years.
