Robert L. Davis, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Mr. Davis is a Portfolio Manager on the Portfolio Construction team within Fixed Income, focusing on
developed and emerging market currencies and interest-rate markets. He is a Portfolio Manager of
Putnam Diversified Income Trust, Putnam Global Income Trust, Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust, and Putnam Premier Income Trust. Mr. Davis is responsible for analyzing market and macroeconomic data, developing quantitative models, and recommending global macro and relativevalue positions.
Previously at Putnam, Mr. Davis served in various roles of increasing responsibility, including as an Analyst and a Portfolio Associate. He has been in the investment industry since he joined Putnam in 1999.
More from the Fixed Income team
Currency views
Although central bank efforts to fight inflation could end in recession, we are constructive on some areas of fixed income.
Are bonds too risky right now?
With historical context in mind, we argue that the fear surrounding rising rates and their impact on bonds and retirement portfolios is likely overblown.
Cracks emerge in Europe's resilience
Recent economic data and the outlook for energy supplies are casting doubt on whether Europe has the resilience to withstand a recession.
A look at leveraged loans and CLOs
A recent Active Insights podcast features a discussion of leveraged loans, and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).