A Review of Q1 Convertible Bond Outperformance and Outlook

Convertible bonds performed well during Q1 2021 despite some significant rotations. Factors such as stimulus and reflation are positioned to support the continued outperformance in 2021.

Watch this Q1 2021 video update on the convertible bond marketplace, presented by Frank Timons. Frank Timons is CEO and CIO of Pier 88 Investment Partners, LLC, investment Sub-Advisor to a convertible bond strategy at Rational Funds.

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Frank Timons, Portfolio Manager
Frank Timons, Portfolio Manager
Frank Timons is CEO and CIO of Pier 88 Investment Partners, LLC, investment Sub-Advisor to a convertible bond strategy at Rational Funds. He was previously a Portfolio Manager at Lord Abbett & Co. for the convertible, large cap core, and large cap value strategies. Frank also served as a Research Analyst at Lord Abbett & Co and Robert W. Baird & Co. Frank holds a B.A. and J.D. from Notre Dame and MBA from University of Chicago.

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