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

Points to Ponder Real Money Pro($)

Here are some things to think about ahead of the Fed meeting today and tomorrow.

TIPS Hit From Both Ends Real Money Pro($)

I really like the setup for them ahead of next week's Fed meeting.
They're pricing in expectations that are ahead of what Fed members are saying.
Only if the economy really turns negative does high-yield perform poorly.
Whether the Fed tapers or not, these are the ideas I'm considering right now.
The June FOMC meeting may be a major volatility point.

Taking Some Heat on Tapering Real Money Pro($)

I'm addressing questions about my claim that backing off QE now would be a 'colossal mistake.'
It would be a colossal mistake.

A Quick Bond Roundup Real Money Pro($)

My take on the latest developments in the world of fixed income.
My take on the latest developments in the world of fixed income.

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