| Portfolios
are constructed to maximize yield while allowing the opportunity
for capital appreciation via appropriate duration, issue, and
yield curve deployment. We attack the price component
primarily via duration management and the coupon return via the
maximization of portfolio yield.
Enhancing portfolio income
predominately entails the analysis of the mortgage, corporate,
and agency sectors, issues within those sectors, and option analysis
where appropriate.
Bond yields are forecast
three months forward and subject to ongoing scrutiny.
Forecasting bond yields allows us to set duration and curve
targets, which in turn impacts sector and issue weightings.
Purchases are concentrated
in Treasury, Government Agency, and investment grade Corporate
bonds resulting in a high quality portfolio.
 
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Investment
Team:
Robert
Ohanesian
Portfolio
Manager
Nick
Burwell
Fixed
Income Analyst
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"In
this business consistency is a rare quality. We’ll hold a portfolio of high quality bonds that provide stable
income flows and rising asset values. Our disciplined approach
and focus on risk control has provided clients consistent
performance over full market cycles." |