Since 1938, MacKay Shields has partnered with clients to help meet their investment goals through high quality products and exceptional service. We serve a prominent group of pension funds, government and financial institutions, family offices, high net worth individuals, endowments, and foundations from across the globe.
At MacKay Shields we commit to the equitable treatment of all. To demonstrate this, MacKay worked with artist and photographer Maya Barkai to create this piece, which is meant to embody our diversity, equity and inclusion (left image). The piece of art (right) is created by MacKay's own Alina Sysak and represents the unique and diverse makeup of our firm.
Chair Powell has stated that the high level of openings affords policy-makers the opportunity to fine-tune labor demand without causing a recession. The historical record indicates otherwise.
Most financial markets sold off sharply in 2022’s first quarter in response to the war in Ukraine, rising inflation and expected interest-rate hikes. The S&P 500 delivered a -4.6% total return for the quarter, and the Bloomberg Aggregate U.S. Bond Index a -6.0% total return, due mostly to rising Treasury yields. Emerging markets debt did even worse in the broad-based flight from risk.
Seeking to reduce interest rate and inflation risk? We see opportunities in the low delta part of the convertibles space. Learn why now low delta opportunities make a good entry point.