Tom Graff

Tom Graff

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Tom Graff is a fixed income strategist for Brown Advisory, an independent investment advisory firm in Baltimore, Md. Graff is also the manager of the Brown Advisory Tactical Bond Fund (BATBX), a long/short fixed income fund.Expand

Prior to joining Brown, Graff was a managing director and taxable fixed-income trader for Cavanaugh Capital Management in Baltimore. Graff earned a CFA charter in 2002.

The opinions expressed here are Graff's own and in no way the statements of Brown Advisory, and may or may not reflect the strategies being pursued for clients of Brown Advisory.

Graff welcomes your questions and can be reached at tomgraff@brownadvisory.com.Collapse

A New Bubble Could Be on the Horizon

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Tom Graff

 | Feb 17, 2013 | 10:30 AM EST

Bank loans are definitely a candidate for bubble-like behavior as lending restrictions loosen.

Quick Hits on the Bond Front

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Tom Graff

 | Feb 12, 2013 | 11:00 AM EST

A Fed governor's comments draw attention but do not signal a shift in monetary policy.

The 'Great Rotation' Fallacy

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Tom Graff

 | Feb 8, 2013 | 1:00 PM EST

The theory that stocks should rally because bond money is waiting to jump into the market is wrongheaded.

Watching Spanish Bonds but Not Worrying

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Tom Graff

 | Feb 5, 2013 | 1:00 PM EST

The current crisis is unlikely to spread throughout Europe or present big risk to U.S. investors.

Thoughts on the Treasury Bond Selloff

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Tom Graff

 | Feb 2, 2013 | 12:00 PM EST

The market is likely to start pricing in expectations of near-term inflation.

Consider the Other Side of the Fed Bet

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Tom Graff

 | Feb 1, 2013 | 2:05 PM EST

The markets expect continued quantitative easing, but consider this contrary bond trade.

The Fed Looks Poised for Timidity

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Tom Graff

 | Jan 25, 2013 | 12:00 PM EST

The Fed's likely reticence in ending QE will have several consequences for markets.

Your Scorecard for the Fed Meeting

By

Tom Graff

 | Jan 22, 2013 | 3:00 PM EST

Here's where the FOMC members are likely to stand in terms of the fed funds rate.

Japanese Import

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Tom Graff

 | Jan 18, 2013 | 2:00 PM EST

Why Japan’s monetary policy matters to you.

Dell Deal a Turning Point

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Tom Graff

 | Jan 16, 2013 | 12:00 PM EST

Is it time to price in higher interest and inflation rates?

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