Investment Team Voices

The Panic Seems to Be Running Out of Steam

Matt Freund
March 17, 2023

A lot has happened since the SVB collapse. Co-CIO Matt Freund shares why investors should be focusing on several key areas, including how dramatically the Fed will alter its previously stated plans and the impact this situation will have on the economy.

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What the SVB Collapse Means for Investors

Matt Freund, CFA
March 13, 2023

Last week, questions about a California bank quickly developed into the country’s first electronic bank run. Co-Chief Investment Officer Matt Freund explores what caused the crisis and how the markets are responding to this fluid situation.

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Strengthening Tailwinds for High Yield Bonds

Matt Freund, CFA, and Christian Brobst
March 4, 2021

We are optimistic about the high yield market, where we see falling default rates, a supportive technical backdrop and pockets of value. These are opportunities can be maximized with active, risk-conscious security selection.

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The Lazy Bond Trade Is Over—But That’s Okay

Fixed Income Perspectives by Matt Freund, CFA
March 23, 2017

A 0.25% increase in short-term rates is unremarkable on its face, but what we’ve seen over these past few weeks points to a new dynamic in the Fed’s relationship with the market.

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