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A Bird’s-Eye View of the Bond Market offers real-time analysis and commentary covering the major themes and issues driving the U.S. investment grade markets. Subscribers will have the chance to hear from different members of the Merganser investment team, allowing listeners the opportunity to gain valuable perspective on corporate credit, securitized, government markets and the economy. The idea behind the creation of this podcast is simple: offer our listeners a consistent source of valuable fixed income market intelligence at the click of a button.

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A Bird's-Eye View of the Bond Market

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Welcome Aboard – Meet Marcela Saavedra Gonzalez, Our Newest Team Member! 9:07

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In our latest podcast episode, we’re excited to introduce the newest member of our investment team, Marcela Saavedra Gonzalez. Join Alli Morse, Principal and Relationship Manager, for a Q&A session exploring Marcela’s journey to Merganser, including her impressive personal and professional background. Marcela officially joined Merganser as an analyst covering governments in July 2024, following a successful summer internship with us before her senior year at Macalester College in Minnesota. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the team and hope you enjoy getting to know her.…

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Unpacking the 2023 Banking Crisis: Causes, Risks, and the Future Outlook 10:10

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The 2023 banking crisis brought to light significant vulnerabilities within the financial system, exemplified by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other financial institutions. To understand the underlying causes and potential ramifications, Alli Morse, Principal & Relationship Manager, conducted an insightful interview with Corporate Credit analyst, Charlie Sheehan. Here are the key points discussed regarding the failures of these banks, the systemic risks exposed, and the future outlook for the banking sector: SVB's collapse and the loss of confidence Velocity of money and technological advancements Risk management oversight Regulatory reforms Future outlook for banking and investor considerations…

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All Things Treasury 12:21

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Explore the dynamic world of Treasury Markets with our latest podcast episode. Tune in as Mike Cloutier, Chief Marketing Officer at Merganser Capital engages in an insightful conversation with Todd Copenhaver, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, and Saloni Daga, Credit Analyst. Together, they delve deeper into the historic highs of US Government Debt, future refunding needs, potential pitfalls, and how this expected supply might reshape the Treasury curve. Whether you’re a seasoned bond investor or newer to the asset class, this episode is your gateway to understanding the dynamics currently driving Treasury Markets.…

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Take Five – Market Recap with our CIO 7:07

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Need a brief review of the fixed income markets as we head into year-end? This five-minute Q&A with Merganser’s CIO, Andy Smock, covers it all, including the path of interest rates, spread moves year-to-date, issuance patterns, our views across investment grade sectors, and our outlook for the macro environment.…

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Impacts of Chasing Yield with an Inverted Curve 6:45

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In fixed income, it is generally understood that bondholders are paid more to lend for longer, but with an inverted yield curve, this theory is being put to the test. How then, should investors position their short-term reserves in the current environment? Pile into money market funds which are currently outyielding short duration bond funds? Based on our analysis, the answer is not so simple. Hear from Merganser team members Alli Morse, Relationship Manager, as she interviews Todd Copenhaver, Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager. Together, they review historical performance of ultra-short and short duration bonds and explore the opportunity cost of allocating to each in various market environments.…

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Debt Ceiling Talks, Again 11:37

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It has been an eventful start to 2023, and among many topics, the Debt Ceiling is once again in the spotlight. Hear from host Mike Cloutier, Merganser’s Chief Marketing Officer, as he interviews Andy Smock, Merganser’s Chief Investment Officer, to discuss one of the key risks facing fixed income investors in 2023 – the US Treasury Debt Limit. Together, they summarize the current state of affairs, use of extraordinary measures, supply concerns for investors, and potential consequences if congress can’t reach a deal. They also reflect on the lessons learned during the 2011 US debt-ceiling crisis and offer clues to what may lie ahead.…

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Multi-Family Real Estate Update and CMBS Performance Implications 15:01

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In this episode, David Fishman, Merganser Deputy CIO and CMBS analyst, interviews Eric Draeger, CIO of Berkshire Residential Investments (“Berkshire”) on the state of the multi-family residential real estate market. Among other topics, they discuss multifamily housing fundamentals, rising rates and the health of the US consumer, as we brace for a potential economic recession in 2023. Berkshire has over 55 years of experience, managing approximately $22.2 billion in real estate assets on behalf of global institutional clients. In his role as CIO, Eric Draeger oversees multifamily acquisitions, dispositions, and debt capital markets teams.…

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Take Five – Q&A with our CIO 4:23

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Is now a good time to invest in the front-end of the yield curve? This five-minute Q&A with Merganser’s CIO, Andy Smock, discusses just that. Andy shares a few thoughts on the dramatic year thus far for fixed income markets, how relative value has shifted and a look forward over the next twelve months. He also provides some insight into the current macro backdrop and the Fed’s path for monetary policy in light of inflation and employment trends.…

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After an Empty First Half, Where Should Income Thirsty Investors Look? 14:41

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In this episode, Andy Smock, CIO and Todd Copenhaver, Deputy CIO break down the rapid repricing of fixed income assets year to date. They discuss recent inflation data, potential next steps from the Fed and how higher yields on the front-end of the curve have shifted the value proposition.

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Any TIPS on a Good Inflation Hedge? 10:16

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U.S. inflation is at its highest level in four decades and making investors nervous. In episode #11, we discuss the mechanics of a commonly known inflation hedge, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, and analyze how these fixed income instruments perform in inflationary environments relative to alternative hedges.…

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Inflation is Here... To Stay? 14:25

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In this episode, Merganser’s CIO, Andy Smock, reviews the impact of inflation on fixed income portfolios. He unpacks possible reasons for what’s driving recent price increases, and why interest rates are moving in the opposite direction. We end by discussing how the team at Merganser is shifting portfolios to insulate against these possible risks.…

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GSE’s Approach to ESG and Other Insights 11:07

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In this episode, Portfolio Manager and Chief ESG officer, Jennifer Wynn, discusses Merganser’s ESG initiatives broadly at the firm and within the investment process. Deputy CIO and Portfolio Manager, Dave Fishman, explains the state of structured products as it relates to recent issuance patterns across sub-sectors.…

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You Can Bank on It 10:21

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We are now over a year into the pandemic. Are banks well positioned? In episode 8, we compare The Great Lockdown versus The Great Financial Crisis of 2008 from a banking perspective.

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A Fresh Look at the Numbers 13:42

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Risk assets continue to notch gains courtesy of investors’ optimism that COVID-19 vaccines will be an accelerant to growth next year. In episode 7, members of the Merganser Investment Team parse various economic indicators in an effort to uncover clues about the health of consumer spending and US business…

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Portfolio Fitness Involves Minding Your ABS 11:43

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