PT Asset Management CEO Sean Dranfield on 'shape management' strategy for bond ETFs

PT Asset Management CEO Sean Dranfield takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the firm's approach to bond investing and the Performance Trust Total Return Bond UCITS ETF (ISE:PTAM). Dranfield explained the concept of "shape management," a mathematical method designed to balance bond investments across different interest rate environments.

Unlike traditional passive ETFs, this actively managed bond fund aims to provide a steady total return by combining offensive and defensive bonds. Dranfield highlighted that active management has historically outperformed in the bond market and shared insights into key holdings, including interest-only bonds, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and taxable municipal bonds.

He also explained why US bonds offer unique defensive benefits for European investors, particularly in uncertain rate environments. The discussion covered the fund’s investment strategy, top-performing bond sectors, and how PT Asset Management differentiates itself through quantitative-driven decision-making.

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