Biography

Elaine Kan is a Portfolio Manager and Rate & Currency Strategist for the Fixed Income Group at Loomis, Sayles & Company. In addition to co-managing multi-asset strategies, Elaine is responsible for implementing interest rates and currency derivatives strategies for the Alpha Strategies Group, as well as providing support to other products across the Fixed Income Group. She joined Loomis Sayles in 2011 from Convexity Capital Management Co., where she was a portfolio analyst. Previously, Elaine was a fixed income analyst at Harvard Management Company. She began her investment industry career in 1997, working in the financial engineering group at Bank of Boston. Elaine earned a BS in engineering, a BS in finance and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is a CFAĀ® charterholder.

Latest Insights by Elaine Kan, CFA

Market Commentary & Outlook
September 4, 2025 • 16 min read

Credit Compass: Mapping the Markets as Conditions Evolve

The disinflation trend has continued, and a shift to easier monetary policy appears to be underway. Geopolitical risks and other variables loom[…]
Full Discretion, Private Credit, Alpha Strategies, Structured Finance, Global Fixed Income, Emerging Markets Debt, Relative Return, Trading
Alpha Engine Perspectives
February 5, 2025 • 2 min read

The Surprises of the Past Year

We asked our investors and traders about surprises that shaped the markets in 2024. One major theme emerged. For more insights: https://www.loomissayles.com/insights/credit-compass-mapping-the-markets-as-conditions-evolve-page/
Alpha Engine Perspectives
February 5, 2025 • 2 min read

Priced for Perfection? Weighing the Major Risks of 2025

Our investors and traders sound off on the risks that could shake global financial markets in 2025. For more insights: https://www.loomissayles.com/insights/credit-compass-mapping-the-markets-as-conditions-evolve-page/