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Capital Ideas Investing Podcast

Conversations with Mike Gitlin: Featuring John Queen

Jul 11, 2024
John Queen, a fixed income portfolio manager at Capital Group, shares his outlook on interest rates and inflation. He talks about the importance of bonds for portfolio diversification and income. He also discusses his personal anecdotes, including a bobblehead incident and stories about car racing and family connections to the Long Beach Grand Prix.
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  • John Queen's diverse experience allows him to provide a holistic perspective as a portfolio manager, integrating bonds into tailored portfolios.
  • Owning bonds in a portfolio improves predictability, income, and capital preservation, dampening overall portfolio volatility during economic downturns.

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John's Career Journey at Capital Group

John Queen, a fixed income portfolio manager at Capital Group, initially joined as a dealer service rep. This role provided him with insights into how clients use funds and where they fit into portfolios. His experience as a rep influenced his approach to managing portfolios, focusing on meeting clients' needs. Despite leaving Capital Group for 12 years, John returned due to the company's values and emphasis on shareholder benefits.

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