Sentences with phrase «bond managers focused»

Active bond managers focused on the short end of the yield curve did far better than their counterparts focused on equities and other pockets of the bond markets.

Not exact matches

During a webcast presenting his 2017 outlook, Gundlach, the founder of DoubleLine Capital, said certain «second - tier» managers were focusing on 2.6 % as an important level for the 10 - year Treasury yield — a threshold beyond which the bull market in bonds would end.

He also works as a Fixed - Income Portfolio Manager on the Financial Reserves Management Team, focusing on maximizing relative - value opportunities in the municipal bond portion of these portfolios.

The portfolio managers focus on identifying investment grade bonds or sectors whose valuations have become dislocated from the underlying fundamentals, primarily due to technical reasons.

He also works as a Fixed - Income Portfolio Manager on the Financial Reserves Management Team, focusing on maximizing relative - value opportunities in the municipal bond portion of these portfolios.

The theme picking part generally results from the manager's decision to focus on a particular sector or industry of the economy, a world region or country, a class of securities (stocks, bonds, commodities, etc.), and similar factors that can largely explain the performance of the analyzed fund or portfolio.

Our highly - experienced portfolio managers and analysts are laser - focused on managing high - quality stock and bond portfolios.

In his role as assistant fund manager he transferred to Aberdeen's Singapore office in 2004 to facilitate the incorporation of Asian fixed income into global bond portfolios, before joining the Asian fixed income team in 2005 to focus on Asian local currency interest rate and foreign exchange strategy.

A prudent balance of stocks and bonds A balanced approach: The fund seeks conservative growth plus income through a mix of roughly 60 % stocks and 40 % bonds.Seeking reduced volatility: The fund's focus on undervalued stocks and primarily high - quality bonds is designed to reduce volatility for conservative and income - oriented investors.A rigorous process: The fund's experienced portfolio managers use rigorous fundamental investment research to find opportunities and manage risk.

Seeking opportunities through mortgage - backed securitiesBroad securitized opportunities: The fund invests in mortgage sectors, including agency MBS and CMOs, and non-agency RMBS and CMBS, and ABS.Higher potential returns: By investing in mortgage - backed bonds, the fund can offer the potential for higher returns than an investment strategy focused only on agency MBS.Leading research: The fund's portfolio managers use proprietary models to assist in the evaluation of mortgage - backed bonds and to manage the fund's interest - rate risk.

Seeking a high level of income for investorsIncome - focused: The portfolio managers strive for a higher level of income than most bonds offer by investing in higher - yielding, lower rated corporate bonds.Focus on performance: The managers can invest across a range of industries and companies, and can adjust the fund's holdings to capitalize on market opportunities.Leading research: The fund's managers, supported by Putnam's fixed - income research division, analyze a range of bonds to build a diversified portfolio.

We want to relieve the veterinary professional of the burden of management and create systems for managers and veterinarians to focus on developing their business and building bonds with team members and the community they serve.»

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation