Dan Ivascyn, Group-CIO of PIMCO with 25 years at the firm, discusses the dynamic landscape of fixed income markets. He shares insights on adapting investment strategies amidst economic changes, highlighting the importance of risk management. Ivascyn emphasizes building trust in leadership, especially during transition periods. The conversation touches on opportunities in the current bond market, while also blending personal passions like skiing with professional wisdom, offering advice for newcomers in the finance world.
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Early Interest in Finance
Dan Ivascyn's interest in finance began in childhood, listening to financial planning talk shows.
Early roles in the finance industry and a targeted MBA at Chicago solidified his career path.
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Mentorship from Scott Simon
Dan Ivascyn considers Scott Simon his most important mentor, who gave him opportunities at PIMCO.
Simon taught him about risk-taking and portfolio positioning for success.
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Transition to Group CIO
Dan Ivascyn's transition to group CIO at PIMCO in 2014 was challenging but ultimately successful.
His prior leadership experience and a strong team were key to navigating the difficult period.
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Dan Ivascyn is the Group-CIO of PIMCO, the legendary bond shop with nearly $2 trillion in assets under management. Dan arrived at PIMCO 25 years ago and assumed the Group-CIO seat in 2014, where he leads portfolio management for the firm’s income strategies, credit hedge fund, and mortgage opportunistic strategies.
Today’s guest host is Ana Marshall the CIO of the $13 billion Hewlett Foundation and a repeat guest on the show. Ana has a longstanding relationship with Dan and PIMCO and leads us on a tour of the state of the fixed income markets and the role of the asset class in institutional portfolios.
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