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Insights & Education


Piton Webinar: Q2 2025 Fixed Income Update and Outlook
Fixed income surprised investors in Q2 2025, with bonds gaining 4% despite market volatility and Fed uncertainty. Brian Lockwood breaks down the quarter's "bull steepening" yield curve dynamics and reveals why municipal bonds now offer some of their most attractive valuations in years, plus his strategic positioning recommendations for the second half of 2025.
Jul 9


May 2025 Monthly Commentary
May was marked by a strong rebound in U.S. markets, as easing trade tensions and resilient economic indicators boosted investor sentiment. Early in the month, the U.S. and China agreed to de-escalate their trade war – including a 90-day suspension of planned tariffs – which proved to be a major catalyst for risk assets.
Jun 5


Understanding Structured Notes with Kris Konrad of Piton Investment Management
Kris Konrad of Piton Investment Management shares his expertise on structured notes, explaining how these instruments generate cash flows through option sales rather than traditional balance sheet backing, and how they can enhance portfolio yields while providing defined levels of principal protection.
May 15


Introduction to Kris Konrad and Piton Investment Management
Welcome to Piton Investment Management's Insights Series with Kristopher Konrad, Founding Partner at Piton Investment Management.
May 15


April 2025 Monthly Commentary
April 2025 was a month marked by significant economic turbulence and market volatility.
May 2


Piton Webinar: Q1 2025 Fixed Income Update and Outlook
Brian Lockwood, Piton's Chief Investment Officer, examines the quarter's key developments, sector performance
Apr 7


March 2025 Monthly Commentary
March 2025 marked a volatile month across global markets. Investors faced heightened uncertainty
Apr 3


February 2025 Monthly Commentary
February brought heightened volatility in risk markets; US treasuries and high-grade bonds benefited in a shift towards safety.
Mar 5


January 2025 Monthly Commentary
After another year of stellar returns for risk assets, December and the year of "AI" came quietly to a close.
Feb 5


Piton Webinar: Year-End 2024 Fixed Income Update and 2025 Outlook
Brian Lockwood, Piton’s CIO, recaps 2024’s fixed-income shifts & resilience, shaping 2025 bond strategies for sustainable success.
Jan 27


Piton Management Announces Strategic Investment from Halo Investing
Piton Management partners with Halo Investing to enhance fixed-income and structured product solutions for RIAs and investors globally.
Dec 3, 2024


Post-Election and Post-FOMC October 2024 Review
And just like that, the presidential election did not disappoint in terms of a macro-catalyst.
Nov 7, 2024
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