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#31 - Dan Ivascyn: Fixed Income, Market Outlook

Jul 30, 2024
Dan Ivascyn, Group CIO of PIMCO and lead portfolio manager of the PIMCO Income Strategy, shares his wealth of knowledge on fixed income investing. He contrasts fixed income with equities, highlighting its predictable nature. Ivascyn discusses the evolving landscape of fixed income markets and the impact of economic uncertainties, including the federal deficit. He emphasizes the importance of risk management and suggests strategies like TIPS to combat inflation, all while navigating the complexities of the current market environment.
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  • Dan Ivascyn emphasizes the predictability of fixed income investments, highlighting the importance of cash flow analysis for long-term investing success.
  • He discusses PIMCO's collaborative culture that emphasizes teamwork and mentorship, countering the perception of investing as merely an individual endeavor.

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The Passion for Fixed Income Investing

The guest discusses his early interest in finance, which sparked during childhood when he listened to financial planning shows. He pursued a degree in economics, drawn to fixed income due to its reliance on cash flows, differentiating this path from the equity and venture capital fields. His background in structured products and asset-backed securities has provided him with a solid foundation for understanding the predictability of fixed income investments. This predictability is beneficial for long-term investing, emphasizing the importance of cash flow analysis.

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