Rob Swanke, CFA®, Fixed Income Analyst

Rob Swanke is a fixed income analyst on the Investment Management and Research team at Commonwealth. He joined the firm in October 2012 and assists advisors with questions related to the analysis of individual corporate bonds, structured products, and preferred stock issues. In addition, he is responsible for asset class and market research related to fixed income. Rob studied finance and accounting at Boston College and is a CFA® charterholder.
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  • Bringing the 60/40 Portfolio Back to Life

    With the Fed poised to push interest rates higher, and inflation at the highest levels we've seen in decades, investors may be wondering whether the 60/40 portfolio should be abandoned for an alternative approach. Here's an argument in favor of staying the course.

    Rob Swanke, CFA®

    Rob Swanke, CFA®

    04.22.22

  • With CARES Act Programs Closing, What’s Ahead for the Markets?

    Recently, the Treasury requested that the Fed return unused CARES Act funding. But what are the implications for investors?

    Rob Swanke, CFA®

    Rob Swanke, CFA®

    12.18.20

  • Investing in an Election Year

    Will we see market volatility in 2020 as a result of political uncertainty and investor bias? Here's what history tells us about election-year investing.

    Rob Swanke, CFA®

    Rob Swanke, CFA®

    01.07.20