Experts

Josh Davis

Global Head of Risk Management

Mr. Davis is a managing director and global head of risk management in the Newport Beach office. Previously, he was global head of client analytics, with a focus on tailoring custom client-driven portfolio solutions, conducting thematic investment research, and developing next generation analytical tools. Before this, he managed asset allocation, risk mitigation, and quantitative risk premia portfolios. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2008, he developed option trading strategies for a boutique hedge fund in Chicago. He has 21 years of investment experience and holds a Ph.D. in economics with an emphasis on macroeconomics and finance from Northwestern University, where he also earned his master's degree. He holds undergraduate degrees in pure mathematics and management science from the University of California, San Diego.

Research

Assessing Inflation: Theories, Policies and Portfolios

29/07/2021

Jamil Baz, Josh Davis, Peder Beck-Friis, Jerry Tsai

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The Natural Rate Puzzle

02/06/2021

Josh Davis

Is the Role of Bonds Changing in the Face of Low Yields?

25/03/2021

Despite historically low yields, we believe fixed income remains essential in portfolios, perhaps now more than ever. In fact, as our case study explains, active bond management continues to offer potential for alpha generation and risk mitigation.

Josh Davis

Research