Before becoming a fixed income portfolio manager, Shannon Ward's passion was psychology. Today, she uses understanding people and behavior to inform her investment strategies in high-yield bonds.

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The psychology of building portfolios to withstand any cycle

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The psychology of building portfolios to withstand any cycle