Stan Sokolowski, Senior Portfolio Manager

Stan Sokolowski is Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager and Deputy CIO at CIFC Investment Management LLC, a sub-advisor to Catalyst Funds. He is Senior Portfolio Manager of a floating rate income strategy at Catalyst Funds. Mr. Sokolowski has 28 years of credit, portfolio management, and trading experience. He is a lead portfolio manager and member of the CIFC’s Investment Committee. Mr. Sokolowski has a broad range of investment management skills and experience in private and public credit markets. He has invested and traded across the spectrum of credit, including high yield to investment grade as well as distressed and stressed credit, fixed and floating rate instruments, bonds, loans, CDS and index products. Mr. Sokolowski completed Chemical Bank’s MBA Capital Markets and Credit Training Program in 1994 and holds a B.A. in Finance from Michigan State University.
Case Studies

The Case for Non-Traditional Fixed Income in Every Rate Environment

Stan Sokolowski, Senior Portfolio Manager -
In this case study we will take a close look at the large, liquid and mature $1.2 trillion U.S. senior secured corporate loan market. In this study, we present our case for loans in every rate environment.
Research

CIFC Releases New Whitepaper: How to Explain CLOs to your Clients

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There has been much written recently concerning the topic of CLOs. Many of these writings are bearish with some even predicting financial Armageddon.
Research

CIFC Releases New Whitepaper: How to Explain CLOs to your Clients

Stan Sokolowski, Senior Portfolio Manager -
There has been much written recently concerning the topic of CLOs. Many of these writings are bearish with some even predicting financial Armageddon.
Market Trends & Outlook

Credit Markets – What’s Priced In?

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The headlines are still unnerving and volatility remains a worry. Many asset classes have yet to recover and countless investors fear additional losses. Fundamentals, investor positioning and sentiment are all conveying mixed signals.
Investment Strategy Insights

Top Senior Secured Note Manager: Risk-Adjusted Returns are Key for Investors

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Sentiment remains mixed as the last few weeks have brought concerns of economic damage. On the other hand, many markets have experienced a V-shaped recovery. Loan prices are now $10.04 off the lows after declining $20.46 from 2/21 to 3/23.
Investment Strategy Insights

Credit Markets Expert Says Taking Advantage of Prices Today is a Risk Worth Taking

Stan Sokolowski, Senior Portfolio Manager -
After several tumultuous weeks, global financial markets continue to be severely impacted by coronavirus contagion. In these unprecedented times, no one can say that they have lived through market conditions quite like the ones we are currently experiencing.
Investment Strategy Insights

Credit Expert Discusses Coronavirus Impact and Investment Opportunities

Stan Sokolowski, Senior Portfolio Manager -
This week has brought incredible single day moves in financial markets — the largest in a couple of years. The chief culprit is the...
Investment Strategy Insights

Doomsayers Aside, Base Case for Credit Markets Looks Positive in 2020

Stan Sokolowski, Senior Portfolio Manager -
The Armageddonists have cost many investors money over the years and we suspect 2019 was another example. As a good reminder for us all,...
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