Collaborating to find opportunity and manage risk
We rely on fundamental research and a risk management approach that is embedded in our culture and process. We use a detailed process, teamwork and open communication to find strong relative value.
Our seasoned professionals deeply understand their sectors of expertise and are experienced across market cycles. We look at asset classes from every angle to seek value for our clients.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Policy Statement
Securian AM seeks to price ESG elements appropriately while maximizing our investment universe and preserving our ability to deliver performance. All things being equal, we favor investments with a strong ESG profile as we believe this is often a hallmark of a well-managed and sustainable business model. View the ESG Policy.
Better decisions through collaboration
Analysts equally emphasize quantitative and qualitative analysis. We share market intelligence, seeking a variety of viewpoints to develop the investment thesis. We manage fixed income investments by:
- Building portfolios from the bottom up
- Developing a clear thesis detailing expectations and assessments for the investment
- Using financial data to arrive at a nuanced understanding of a potential investment
- Continually monitoring and evaluating performance
Managing risk
We’ve embedded risk management in every step of our process, starting with the belief that we can never know too much about a security we are considering. We strive to maximize risk-adjusted returns by:
- Identifying hidden risks
- Determining whether the level of risk is appropriate to the price
- Evaluating whether investment matches the client’s risk tolerance
- Measuring the cumulative risk level of a client’s portfolio.
- Actively managing to maximize returns for the portfolio’s level of risk