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Christian Hoffmann, CFA

Head of Fixed Income and Managing Director

Christian Hoffmann is head of fixed income and a portfolio manager for Thornburg Investment Management. He joined the firm in 2012 as a fixed income analyst and was promoted to associate portfolio manager in 2014. Christian was named a managing director in 2017, was promoted to portfolio manager in 2018, and to head of fixed income in 2024.

Prior to joining Thornburg, Christian served as a senior credit analyst with H.I.G. Capital in Miami, Florida, where he specialized in distressed debt investments and credit driven special situations. He began his career in the investment banking division of Lehman Brothers and later spent several years working on the high yield research desk at the firm. Christian holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from New York University. He is also a CFA charterholder.

21years in industry
13years at Thornburg

Investments Managed

Insights

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Fixed Income

The Next Market Shock? Key Risk Factors Investors Must Watch

From China’s slowdown to trade tensions and AI speculation, discover the top risks shaping global markets in 2025 and how investors can prepare for potential disruptions.
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Outlook

Fixed Income in Focus—Yield Potential Amid Narrow Spreads

With spreads at historic lows and yields at highs, fixed income markets present a rare dichotomy. Uncover insights and risks for 2025.
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Fixed Income

The Decline of US Treasuries? What Treasury Auctions Reveal

Despite the perceived weakness, we believe there are three critical indicators that reveal the strength of investor demand for U.S. government debt.
Cut to the Chase webcast

Cut to the Chase: Seizing Fixed Income Opportunities

The Fed looks set to cut interest rates this week, prompting a re-evaluation of fixed income strategies. There are strategies and opportunities in fixed income to exploit.
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Income

Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust – 2nd Quarter Update 2023

With an aging global population, the demand for retirement income will only increase. TBLD seeks to deliver income now from diversified income sources.
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Markets & Economy

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund – 1st Quarter Update 2023

When searching for income, investors tend to focus solely on dividends and distributions from U.S.-based firms. However, a global approach may yield better results.
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Fixed Income

The Changing Tides within Fixed Income Liquidity

Portfolio Manager & Managing Director Christian Hoffmann discusses the factors impacting liquidity in the fixed income markets and the squeeze we see today.
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Monetary & Fiscal Policy

July CPI Report Surprises and Provides the Fed Some Flexibility

The slowdown in inflation provides the Fed with flexibility regarding future rate increases, but the easing of financial conditions may not be welcome.
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Investment Tactics

Insights for Asset Management from the World Cup

Team performance matters more than star players or a large resource base. And in a rapidly changing world, Totaalvoetbal can help teams adapt.