Dan Fuss

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Dan Fuss is an American investment manager and bond market expert, widely recognized for his long-standing career in the financial industry. He is best known for his role as vice chairman of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P., where he has been a key figure since joining the firm in 1976.
== Career ==
Fuss began his career in the investment industry in 1958, accumulating over six decades of experience in various roles. Throughout his tenure, he has held positions such as portfolio manager, vice president, and director of Fixed Income at several prominent financial institutions.
=== Loomis, Sayles & Company ===
At Loomis, Sayles, Fuss has been instrumental in managing various fixed income portfolios and serves on the firm's board of directors. He is particularly noted for his work on the Loomis, Sayles Bond Fund, which he has managed since its inception in 1991.
===Funds Managed===
As of late 2020, before his transition to an advisory role, Dan Fuss was a named portfolio manager on nine mutual funds. The key funds he managed included:
* Loomis Sayles Bond Fund (LSBDX) - This was the firm's flagship $9 billion bond fund.
* Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund (NEFZX)
* Loomis Sayles Multisector Income Fund
* Loomis Sayles High Income Opportunities Fund (LSIOX)
* Loomis Sayles Global Allocation Fund (LSWWX)
These funds were part of the Loomis, Sayles Full Discretion team that Fuss led, which oversaw approximately $65 billion in assets as of September 2020.
It's important to note that in December 2020, Loomis, Sayles announced that Fuss would be stepping back from his portfolio management duties effective March 1, 2021. After this transition, Fuss took on the role of special advisor to the Full Discretion team that manages these strategies, while remaining on the firm's board of directors and retaining his executive vice president duties.
== Investment Philosophy ==
Fuss was known for his value-oriented approach to fixed income investing, focusing on fundamental analysis and long-term perspectives. His investment strategy often involved seeking out undervalued securities across global markets.
Fuss made headlines in May of 2010, when he said he'd sold all of his Treasury holdings because of prospects interest rates would rise as the U.S. borrowed unprecedented amounts.
== Recognition and Awards ==
Throughout his career, Dan Fuss has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the investment industry. He has been recognized by various financial publications and organizations for his expertise in bond market investing.
In 2009 and 2010, Fuss served as president of the CFA Society of Boston.
== Education ==
Fuss holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from Marquette University. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1958 and held the rank of Lieutenant. 
== Personal Life ==
Outside of his professional career, Fuss is known for his philanthropic activities, particularly in support of educational institutions.
== References ==	
Category:Bios - Executives
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Category:American Investment Managers
Category:American Financial Analysts
Category:Bond Market
Category:Marquette University Alumni
Category:United States Navy Officers
Category:American Philanthropists
Category:Portfolio Managers
Category:American Business Executives