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Strategic Multi-Sector Fixed Income
Strategic Multi-Sector Fixed Income
An adaptive and diversified multi-sector fixed income strategy that invests across the fixed income universe. Exposures are predominately US.
- Seeks to maintain an average investment grade portfolio rating (BBB- or higher)
- Flexibility to manage duration in a broad range (2 -8 years)
- Seeks to provide high current income and long-term capital appreciation
Ashok Bhatia, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Robert Dishner
Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Trading London
Thomas Sobanski
Management
Ashok Bhatia, CFA
Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Fixed Income
33
Years of Industry Experience
8
Years with Neuberger Berman
Robert Dishner
Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Trading London
35
Years of Industry Experience
7
Years with Neuberger Berman
Thomas Sobanski
Portfolio Manager
16
Years of Industry Experience
11
Years with Neuberger Berman
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