Follow the research, not the crowd

After more than 30 years as a fixed income portfolio manager, David Hoag has learned to trust the experts and not "invent your own wheel." Driving outcomes for clients starts with following deep research, then applying judgment over time.

Hear practical takeaways from David's tenured career, including:

A firsthand look at the discipline, accountability and thoughtful decision-making process behind managing client assets Why long-term outcomes depend on adapting, staying disciplined and continuously reassessing The one piece of advice he's given to thousands of interview candidates about the investment business #CapGroupGlobal

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