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FPA’s Bob Rodriguez Has a Message for Washington

Posted by Larry Doyle on May 17th, 2012 8:05 AM |

First Pacific Advisor’s Bob Rodriguez is a renowned money manager. I hold him in the highest regard.

The only issue I have in regard to Mr. Rodriguez is that he is not in Washington managing our nation’s fiscal policy.

The simple fact is Rodriguez knows of what he talks and relates it in language that is foreign to most politicians, that is, plain English.

With the ongoing budget fiasco, debt ceiling, and accompanying fiscal cliff on our horizon at year end, recent comments by Rodriguez should ring long, loud, and clear throughout Washington. (more…)

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Recommended Weekend Reading

Posted by Larry Doyle on May 30th, 2009 2:05 PM |

I strongly recommend the following:

Reflections and Outrage
Robert L. Rodriguez, Partner and CEO
First Pacific Advisors; May 29, 2009

This treatise put forth by Bob Rodriguez, the Morningstar Fixed Income Manager of the Year three times running, is as fine and comprehensive a review as I have seen to date. Rodriguez touches on the economic, financial, and political compenents of the current period. Rodriguez also addresses the future implications for our markets and global economy if the current approach does not change.

If you read nothing else this weekend, please do not skip this piece. You will not be disappointed. You will be enlightened.

The Dollar as World Currency: A Turning Point?
by Komal S. Sri-Kumar
Chief Global Strategist
Trust Company of the West

Are you aware of recent trade agreements between Brazil and The People’s Republic of China? Komal Sri-Kumar takes us into a world not covered by our media or analysts. In so doing, he addresses a topic which will likely have long term implications for our greenback.

Credit Crisis Watch: Thawing–noteworthy progress
by Dr. Prieur du Plessis
Chairman, Plexus Asset Management

This post at John Mauldin’s Outside the Box provides plenty of graphs and analysis supporting the current case promoting a turning in our economy. From Libor to commercial paper spreads to credit spreads, du Plessis makes a strong presentation. Will the stabilization and improvement continue? Well, prior to making that assessment, it is critically important to know from where we came and where we are now. This research piece provides a thorough analysis.

Pimco’s Gross Says Harvard, Yale May Need to Alter Investments
by Sree Vidya Bhaktavatsalam and Gillian Wee
Bloomberg

Will the investment styles at these universities withstand the rigors of the Brave New World in the Uncle Sam economy? What approach did Harvard and Yale embrace? These endowments launched headlong into alternative investments in which they sacrificed liquidity in pursuit of larger returns. Noted investment manager Bill Gross questions how effective that approach will be going forward. We can learn plenty from this article and measure our own investment approach in the process.

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Where Can I Put My Money?

Posted by Larry Doyle on March 11th, 2009 5:06 PM |

With stock markets down 15-20% on the year and 50% over the last 14 months, everybody in the market is asking the same question, “where can I put my money?” While many asset managers are touting the equity markets as a great buy at these levels, cooler and calmer heads are stating that the economy and markets are likely to have a slow recovery. The question screams where to put one’s money to earn more than the pittance offered in bank checking and savings accounts.

I read a very informative piece in today’s WSJ, Locking In Returns You Like. First off, this piece is very user friendly. It provides a wealth of information and links to websites which will provide good market insight.

Over and above referencing some quality products (GNMAs, TIPS, municipals), it also broaches the topic of laddering which I believe is a very valuable technique in building a bond portfolio.

Additionally, the article highlights FPA New Income Fund which is managed by one of our Economic All-Stars Bob Rodriguez. (I have no professional relationship with anybody on this site!!)

I think you will find this article a very valuable resource and I would recommend putting it in the “save” column for future reference. As you review the products highlighted and topics broached, please do not hesitate to ask anything you may not fully understand.

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Posted in American Consumers, Banking Institutions, Economy, Education, Equity Markets, Ginnie mae, Government funds, Risk, Wall Street | 1 Comment »