About Fran
Fran has fixed income on his mind. He has spent more than 20 years trading and managing risk in fixed income investment strategies, with a specialty in emerging market and high yield bonds. He looks for ways to provide investors with access to the fixed income markets in an intelligent and cost-effective way, particularly segments that may be more difficult to access.
My Insights
November 05, 2020
Why Chinese Yuan Stands Out Among EMFX
by Fran Rodilosso, Head of Fixed Income ETF Portfolio Management, CFA
We believe the Chinese yuan has several characteristics that set it apart from broad EMFX and that may make exposure attractive to global bond investors—even those wary of EMFX volatility.
September 29, 2020
Chinese Bonds Offer Yield Pickup
by Fran Rodilosso, Head of Fixed Income ETF Portfolio Management, CFA
We believe the current yield pickup, potential for currency appreciation, relative stability and diversification potential provide support for Chinese domestic bonds.
September 24, 2020
ETF Prime: Fallen Angels in Depth
by Fran Rodilosso, Head of Fixed Income ETF Portfolio Management, CFA
This podcast examines how the fallen angel bond universe compares to broad high yield, how they fit in a portfolio and what to expect amid the wave of downgrades this year.
September 01, 2020
Spreads Boost EM High Yield Bonds Opportunity
by Fran Rodilosso, Head of Fixed Income ETF Portfolio Management, CFA
Like most credit oriented sectors, emerging markets high yield corporate bonds have rallied in recent months, and we believe an attractive opportunity remains in this asset class.