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Structured Credit (CLOs)

  • AUM $16.2 billion
    (30 September 2020)
  • Vehicles Available
    • Separate Account
    • Commingled Funds
    • QIF
 

Investment Philosophy

Our structured credit investment philosophy focuses on a detailed understanding of a CLO’s underlying collateral pool and structure, as well as an emphasis on the collateral manager’s impact on performance through the investment process.

Our Value Add

As an active investor in CLOs and CDOs since the early 1990s, we have developed one of the deepest and most experienced teams in the market.

  • Broad Market Perspective: Actively investing in all parts of the CLO capital structure.
  • Proprietary Systems: CDO WorldSM, our proprietary database and portfolio management system, provides in-depth access to information.

Portfolio Managers

Laura Grant, CFA

Laura Grant, CFA

RelatedViewpoints

  • CLOs: Cautious Optimism

    Coming off a tumultuous year, CLOs look well-positioned going forward—particularly if the economy continues to heal and rates move higher.

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  • CLOs: A Bias Toward Quality

    CLOs continued their rebound in the third quarter, but the potential for volatility going forward is high. In this environment, there may be benefits to moving up in quality.

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  • The Evolving Opportunity in Distressed Debt

    As the pandemic recedes, some companies may have a harder time managing higher debt levels than others—and as weaker issuers undergo restructurings or other stressed situations, there may be opportunities for investors to deploy more capital into distressed debt strategies.

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  • CLOs: Looking Down the Road to Recovery

    CLOs rallied in the second quarter as liquidity returned and supply/demand dynamics began to normalize. While opportunities have emerged—particularly in high-rated tranches and new issue BBs—active management is key.

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  • CLOs: Volatility Continues, But Value Opportunities Emerge

    As macro volatility continued to pummel markets throughout the first quarter, CLOs felt the effects—with dramatic price moves among tranches as investors clamored for liquidity. But we believe that those who invest with an active manager and take a long-term view will benefit.

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