New York Life Investment Management to Update Fund Lineup Branding
NEW YORK, May 1, 2026 – New York Life Investment Management (“NYLIM”) today announced that, effective Aug. 28, 2026, its U.S. Retail investment products will be renamed to reflect the new brand launched earlier this year.
“As we invest in our brand, it is important that our product lineup reflects the clarity, consistency and strength of New York Life Investment Management. This naming update for our investment products creates greater distinction across our offerings and ensures they carry a closer association with both our brand and the specialized investment teams that make up our firm,” said Kirk Lehneis, Head of U.S. Retail at New York Life Investment Management.
There are no changes to the investment teams, mandates or focus of each of NYLIM’s funds or ETFs.
The naming changes will be reflected as follows:
MUTUAL FUNDS
CURRENT FUND NAME
NEW FUND NAME
Listed Closed-End Funds*
NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund
NYLI MacKay DefinedTerm Muni Opportunities Fund
NYLIM CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund
NYLIM MacKay DefinedTerm Muni Opportunities Fund
Closed-End Interval Fund*
NYLI MacKay Muni Income Opportunities Fund
NYLIM MacKay Muni Income Opportunities Fund
Open-End Funds*
NYLI Balanced Fund
NYLI Candriam Emerging Markets Debt Fund
NYLI Candriam Emerging Markets Equity Fund
NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund
NYLI CBRE Real Estate Fund
NYLI Conservative ETF Allocation Fund
NYLI Conservative Allocation Fund
NYLI Cushing® MLP Premier Fund
NYLI Epoch Capital Growth Fund
NYLI Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund
NYLI Epoch International Choice Fund
NYLI Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Fund
NYLI Equity Allocation Fund
NYLI Equity ETF Allocation Fund
NYLI Fiera SMID Growth Fund
NYLI Floating Rate Fund
NYLI Growth Allocation Fund
NYLI Growth ETF Allocation Fund
NYLI Income Builder Fund
NYLI MacKay Arizona Muni Fund
NYLI MacKay California Muni Fund
NYLI MacKay Colorado Muni Fund
NYLI MacKay Convertible Fund
NYLI MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund
NYLI MacKay High Yield Muni Bond Fund
NYLI MacKay New York Muni Fund
NYLI MacKay Oregon Muni Fund
NYLI MacKay Short Duration High Income Fund
NYLI MacKay Short Term Muni Fund
NYLI MacKay Strategic Bond Fund
NYLI MacKay Strategic Muni Allocation Fund
NYLI MacKay Tax Free Bond Fund
NYLI MacKay Total Return Bond Fund
NYLI MacKay U.S. Infrastructure Bond Fund
NYLI MacKay Utah Muni Fund
NYLI Moderate Allocation Fund
NYLI Moderate ETF Allocation Fund
NYLI Money Market Fund
NYLI PineStone Global Equity Fund
NYLI PineStone International Equity Fund
NYLI PineStone U.S. Equity Fund
NYLI S&P 500 Index Fund
NYLI Short Term Bond Fund
NYLI U.S. Government Liquidity Fund
NYLI Winslow Large Cap Growth Fund
NYLI WMC Enduring Capital Fund
NYLI WMC Growth Fund
NYLI WMC International Research Equity Fund
NYLI WMC Small Companies Fund
NYLI WMC Value Fund
NYLIM Balanced Fund
NYLIM Candriam Emerging Markets Debt Fund
NYLIM Candriam Emerging Markets Equity Fund
NYLIM CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund
NYLIM CBRE Real Estate Fund
NYLIM Conservative ETF Allocation Fund
NYLIM Conservative Allocation Fund
NYLIM Cushing® MLP Premier Fund
NYLIM Epoch Capital Growth Fund
NYLIM Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund
NYLIM Epoch International Choice Fund
NYLIM Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Fund
NYLIM Equity Allocation Fund
NYLIM Equity ETF Allocation Fund
NYLIM Fiera SMID Growth Fund
NYLIM Floating Rate Fund
NYLIM Growth Allocation Fund
NYLIM Growth ETF Allocation Fund
NYLIM Income Builder Fund
NYLIM MacKay Arizona Muni Fund
NYLIM MacKay California Muni Fund
NYLIM MacKay Colorado Muni Fund
NYLIM MacKay Convertible Fund
NYLIM MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund
NYLIM MacKay High Yield Muni Bond Fund
NYLIM MacKay New York Muni Fund
NYLIM MacKay Oregon Muni Fund
NYLIM MacKay Short Duration High Income Fund
NYLIM MacKay Short Term Muni Fund
NYLIM MacKay Strategic Bond Fund
NYLIM MacKay Strategic Muni Allocation Fund
NYLIM MacKay Tax Free Bond Fund
NYLIM MacKay Total Return Bond Fund
NYLIM MacKay U.S. Infrastructure Bond Fund
NYLIM MacKay Utah Muni Fund
NYLIM Moderate Allocation Fund
NYLIM Moderate ETF Allocation Fund
NYLIM Money Market Fund
NYLIM PineStone Global Equity Fund
NYLIM PineStone International Equity Fund
NYLIM PineStone U.S. Equity Fund
NYLIM S&P 500 Index Fund
NYLIM Short Term Bond Fund
NYLIM U.S. Government Liquidity Fund
NYLIM Winslow Large Cap Growth Fund
NYLIM WMC Enduring Capital Fund
NYLIM WMC Growth Fund
NYLIM WMC International Research Equity Fund
NYLIM WMC Small Companies Fund
NYLIM WMC Value Fund
ETFs
CURRENT ETF NAME
NEW ETF NAME
NYLI Candriam International Equity ETF
NYLI Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF
NYLI Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF
NYLI CBRE Real Assets ETF
NYLI FTSE International Equity Currency Neutral ETF
NYLI Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF
NYLI Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF
NYLI MacKay California Muni Intermediate ETF
NYLI MacKay Core Plus Bond ETF
NYLI MacKay High Income ETF
NYLI MacKay Muni Allocation ETF
NYLI MacKay Muni Insured ETF
NYLI MacKay Muni Intermediate ETF
NYLI MacKay Muni Short Duration ETF
NYLI MacKay Securitized Income ETF
NYLI Merger Arbitrage ETF
NYLI U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders ETF
NYLI Winslow Focused Large Cap Growth ETF
NYLI Winslow Large Cap Growth ETF
NYLIM Candriam International Equity ETF
NYLIM Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF
NYLIM Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF
NYLIM CBRE Real Assets ETF
NYLIM FTSE International Equity Currency Neutral ETF
NYLIM Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF
NYLIM Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF
NYLIM MacKay California Muni Intermediate ETF
NYLIM MacKay Core Plus Bond ETF
NYLIM MacKay High Income ETF
NYLIM MacKay Muni Allocation ETF
NYLIM MacKay Muni Insured ETF
NYLIM MacKay Muni Intermediate ETF
NYLIM MacKay Muni Short Duration ETF
NYLIM MacKay Securitized Income ETF
NYLIM Merger Arbitrage ETF
NYLIM U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders ETF
NYLIM Winslow Focused Large Cap Growth ETF
NYLIM Winslow Large Cap Growth ETF
For more information on the funds and on New York Life Investment Management’s full suite of product offerings, as well as insights and commentary, please visit our website here.
About New York Life Investment Management
With approximately $807 billion* in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, New York Life Investment Management is a Pensions & Investments' Top 30 Largest Money Manager** and one of the largest active asset managers globally, with leading positions across both public and private markets. Comprised of the affiliated global asset management businesses of New York Life Insurance Company, New York Life Investment Management is committed to achieving enduring financial outcomes and building long-term partnerships across market cycles and generations. Our specialized, independent investment teams bring disciplined active management and deep expertise to help clients navigate the next era of investing.
“New York Life Investment Management” is the brand name and service mark used to represent a group of affiliated investment advisers of New York Life Insurance Company, including New York Life Investment Management LLC, a registered investment adviser.
*Assets under management (AUM) includes assets of the investment advisers that make up “New York Life Investment Management” as of March 31, 2026. AUM includes certain assets, such as non-discretionary AUM, external fund selection, and overlay services, including ESG screening services, advisory consulting services, white labeling services, and model portfolio delivery services, that are not necessarily considered Regulatory Assets Under Management according to the SEC’s Form ADV. AUM is reported in USD. AUM not denominated in USD is converted at the spot rate as of March 31, 2026. The total AUM figure of “New York Life Investment Management” is less than the sum of the AUM of each affiliated investment adviser in the group because it does not count AUM where the same assets can be counted by more than one affiliated investment adviser.
**New York Life Investment Management ranked 28th largest institutional investment manager in Pensions & Investments' Largest Money Managers 2025 published June 2025, based on worldwide institutional AUM as of Dec. 31, 2024. No direct or indirect compensation was paid for the creation and distribution of this ranking.
Investment products are not guaranteed, are not obligations of, or backed by, New York Life Insurance Company. References to the financial strength or credit ratings of New York Life Insurance Company apply solely to its insurance and annuity products.
New York Life Insurance Company (“New York Life”) or its affiliates may invest in certain strategies or vehicles managed by its affiliated investment advisers. Such investments do not occur in all strategies or products, and the amount, timing, and terms of any New York Life investment may differ from those applicable to clients. The existence of such investments does not imply identical investment terms, allocation priority, risk exposure, or investment outcomes. New York Life does not guarantee the performance of any strategy or client investment. All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal.
Before investing, investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the investment company. This and other important information are contained in the prospectus and, if available, the summary prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting https://dfinview.com/NYLIM or by contacting your financial professional. Investors should read the prospectus and, if available, the summary prospectus carefully before investing.
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