Nicholas Follett, Manager, Fixed Income

Nicholas Follett is the manager of fixed income at Commonwealth. With the firm since 2010, he evaluates and selects strategies for Commonwealth’s recommended lists and shares analysis and research across all fixed income asset classes. He also helps advisors with portfolio construction, fixed income sector allocation, and portfolio reviews. Nick earned an MBA, with an emphasis in finance, from San Francisco State University and holds the FINRA Series 7 securities registration.
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  • The Case for Bonds

    Despite the fact that interest rates are near all-time lows, you might want to consider these two compelling reasons for holding bonds in your portfolio.

    Nicholas Follett

    Nicholas Follett

    12.22.20

  • In Response to “The Looming Bank Collapse”

    Are we on the cusp of another financial crisis? Commonwealth’s Nick Follett says not so fast.

    Nicholas Follett

    Nicholas Follett

    06.16.20

  • Bonds Broke—Now What?

    There are questions about the fixed income market, but many of the biggest threats have already been addressed.

    Nicholas Follett

    Nicholas Follett

    04.28.20

  • Repo Market Update

    Interest rates in the repo market spiked in September. Will it happen again? Let's look at where we are and where we go from here.

    Nicholas Follett

    Nicholas Follett

    01.16.20

  • Is Credit a Cause for Concern?

    What's happening in credit—and is it a cause for concern? Commonwealth's Nicholas Follett says now is not the time to be complacent in the debt markets.

    Nicholas Follett

    Nicholas Follett

    12.18.19

  • Inverted Yield Curve: What Does It Mean for Bonds?

    Is an inverted yield curve detrimental to bond performance? We put this question to the test by looking at benchmark and category returns.

    Nicholas Follett

    Nicholas Follett

    08.07.19