Viewpoints by Roberto D. Sanchez-Dahl, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at Manulife Investment Management

Roberto is a managing director and senior portfolio manager of emerging-market debt strategies at Manulife Investment Management. Prior to joining the firm in 2013, Roberto was a senior portfolio manager and senior investment analyst at Federated Investment Management and an associate in the credit department at Goldman Sachs, and he began his career in 1993 at Moody’s Investors Service. Roberto earnd a B.S. from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, an associate's degree from Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico, an M.B.A. from Columbia University in New York, and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
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Coronavirus breaks out beyond China: the implications for emerging-market debt
The potential economic consequences of the coronavirus extend well beyond China's borders. We take a closer look at the ramifications to manufacturers, supply chains, and emerging-market debt.
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Argentina's primary election: unexpected results, but what's next for investors?
Argentina's primary elections appear poised to hand a surprise victory to the underdog candidate, and markets have been roiled by the news. We take a closer look at the implications for the country and investors.
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The case for emerging-market debt as a long-term, strategic income allocation
Once a tactical allocation for investors with high risk tolerances, emerging-market debt today is a changed landscape. See why we think it has a role to play in a range of portfolios.
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Today's macro risks in emerging markets look relatively benign
The macro risks in today's global economy are mostly tied to developed economies. Here's why emerging markets look comparatively attractive.
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Emerging-market debt: down, but not out
The headlines relating to emerging markets over the past three months remained largely negative. But look a little deeper and it isn’t difficult to find signs of stabilization.
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