Biography
Rick Raczkowski is a Portfolio Manager and Co-Head of the Relative Return Team at Loomis, Sayles & Company. He co-manages the Loomis Sayles Corporate Bond strategies and Core Plus Fixed Income strategy. Rick is also a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. He has 37 years of investment industry experience and joined Loomis Sayles in 2001. Prior to Loomis Sayles, Rick served as vice president for Back Bay Advisors and was a senior consultant at both Hagler Bailly Consulting and EDS Management Consulting/A.T. Kearney. He also worked as an economist and industry analyst for DRI McGraw-Hill. Rick earned a BA from the University of Massachusetts and an MBA from Northeastern University.
Latest Insights by Rick Raczkowski
Market Commentary & Outlook
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
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
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/
About the Relative Return Team
A comprehensive fixed income platform powered by seasoned investors and focused, benchmark aware investment strategies.
Investors on the Relative Return team
Chris Harms
Co-Head of the Relative Return Team, Portfolio Manager
Cliff Rowe, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Daniel Conklin, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Peter Palfrey, CFA
Advisor
Michael Gladchun
Portfolio Manager
Neil Burke
Portfolio Manager
John Hyll
Portfolio Manager
Devon McKenna, CFA
Portfolio Manager and Associate Portfolio Manager
Jeff Bieniek, CFA
Credit Strategist
Matt Kelly, CFA
Credit Strategist
Max Resnick, CFA
Senior Investment Analyst
Colin Prior, CFA
Investment Analyst
EJ Tateosian, CFA
Investment Strategist
Elise Carner, CFA
Investment Director
Kristy Keenan
Associate Investment Director
Ted Cahill
Associate Investment Director
Anna Freedman
Associate Investment Director
Peter Obermann
Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist
Dan Plofsky, CFA
Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist
Kay Vang, CFA
Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist
Francisco Tolentino
Portfolio Specialist
Anthony Falzarano
Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist
Barath Sankaran, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Bill Wright, CFA
Director of Leveraged Finance Trading
Ian Anderson
Portfolio Manager, Agency MBS Strategist
Michael Crowell
Chief Investment Research Officer
Michael Herald
Portfolio Manager, CLO Strategist
