Prior to forming Axonic in 2010, Mr. DeGiacinto was responsible for building out the mortgage investment platform at Tower Research Capital LLC and was the Senior Portfolio Manager for Split Level LLC, the predecessor fund to the Axonic Credit Opportunities Funds. He previously led a mortgage trading desk in the Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities division at Goldman Sachs & Co. Mr. DeGiacinto’s duties included the securitization and retention of bonds backed by adjustable rate and negatively amortizing residential mortgages. He was also responsible for running the RMBS credit book for all prime, alt-A and negatively amortizing structures. Mr. DeGiacinto served as a Captain in the U.S. Army in the 25th Infantry Division (Hawaii) after completing the U.S. Army Ranger School, Airborne School and Air Assault Course. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received an MBA in Finance and Statistics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Axonic Capital’s Chief Risk Officer, Lu Chang, CFA, FRM, CAIA, recently shared her expertise in risk management during a #RISK Digital US webinar, “Navigating New Norms: Reinventing Risk Management in Today’s Investment Landscape.” Drawing on her extensive experience, Lu discussed the importance of leveraging diversification, conducting in-depth market research, and remaining adaptable to navigate […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell (9/17), providing his view on the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cut. While acknowledging the possibility of a 50bps reduction, Cecchini emphasized how unusual a cut so large would be. Historically, the Fed has only made such cuts during unscheduled meetings or when […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell (9/17), providing his view on the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cut. While acknowledging the possibility of a 50bps reduction, Cecchini emphasized how unusual a cut so large would be. Historically, the Fed has only made such cuts during unscheduled meetings or when […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell (9/17), providing his view on the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cut. While acknowledging the possibility of a 50bps reduction, Cecchini emphasized how unusual a cut so large would be. Historically, the Fed has only made such cuts during unscheduled meetings or when […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently shared his market insights on CNBC’s Closing Bell, discussing the economic outlook and the implications of anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. Cecchini highlighted the complexities facing the market, stressing the importance of strategic portfolio management during these uncertain times. “What’s priced in? How can we really reasonably […]