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Research Rules in Managing Municipal Bonds

By Steven Permut & David Moore - March 2020

Key Takeaways

  • The muni market includes thousands of issuers across the country. Finding value in this vast market requires specialized skills that expand investment opportunities beyond broad market benchmarks.
  • We believe rigorous credit research is a key differentiator that offers insight into overlooked areas of the muni market.
  • By incorporating our proprietary credit research into the portfolio management process, we believe we can deliver compelling value to our clients.
Steven Permut
Steven Permut
Sr. Portfolio Manager
Director of Municipal Research
David Moore
David Moore
Director of Municipal Research

Research Rules in Managing Municipal Bonds

Notes from the Municipal Bond Desk

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