Biography

Rick Raczkowski is a Portfolio Manager and Co-Head of the Relative Return Team at Loomis, Sayles & Company. He co-manages the Loomis Sayles Corporate Bond strategies and Core Plus Fixed Income strategy, which includes the Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund. Rick is also a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. He has 36 years of investment industry experience and joined Loomis Sayles in 2001. Prior to Loomis Sayles, Rick served as vice president for Back Bay Advisors and was a senior consultant at both Hagler Bailly Consulting and EDS Management Consulting/A.T. Kearney. He also worked as an economist and industry analyst for DRI McGraw-Hill. Rick earned a BA from the University of Massachusetts and an MBA from Northeastern University.

Latest Insights by Rick Raczkowski

Market Commentary & Outlook Credit Compass: Mapping the Markets as Conditions Evolve
September 4, 2025 • 15 min read

Credit Compass: Mapping the Markets as Conditions Evolve

The disinflation trend has continued, and a shift to easier monetary policy appears to be underway. Geopolitical risks and other variables loom[…]
Full Discretion, Private Credit, Alpha Strategies, Mortgage and Structured Finance, Global Fixed Income, Emerging Markets Debt, Relative Return, Trading
Alpha Engine Perspectives The Surprises of the Past Year
February 5, 2025 • 2 min read

The Surprises of the Past Year

We asked our investors and traders about surprises that shaped the markets in 2024. One major theme emerged. For more insights: https://www.loomissayles.com/insights/credit-compass-mapping-the-markets-as-conditions-evolve-page/
Alpha Engine Perspectives Priced for Perfection? Weighing the Major Risks of 2025
February 5, 2025 • 2 min read

Priced for Perfection? Weighing the Major Risks of 2025

Our investors and traders sound off on the risks that could shake global financial markets in 2025. For more insights: https://www.loomissayles.com/insights/credit-compass-mapping-the-markets-as-conditions-evolve-page/

About the Relative Return Team

Investors on the Relative Return team

Chris Harms
Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of Relative Return
Cliff Rowe, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Daniel Conklin, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Peter Palfrey, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Michael Gladchun
Associate Portfolio Manager
Neil Burke
Portfolio Manager
John Hyll
Portfolio Manager
Devon McKenna, CFA
Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist
Jeff Bieniek, CFA
Credit Strategist
Matt Kelly, CFA
Credit Strategist
Max Resnick, CFA
Senior Investment Analyst
Colin Prior, CFA
Investment Analyst
EJ Tateosian, CFA
Investment Director
Elise Carner, CFA
Investment Director
Kristy Keenan
Associate Investment Director
Ted Cahill
Associate Investment Director
Anna Freedman
Product Management Analyst
Peter Obermann
Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist
Dan Plofsky, CFA
Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist
Kay Vang, CFA
Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist
Francisco Tolentino
Portfolio Specialist
Anthony Falzarano
Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist
Barath Sankaran, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Bill Wright, CFA
Director of Credit, Bank Loan & Derivatives Trading
Craig Burelle
Global Macro Strategist, Credit
Ian Anderson
Portfolio Manager, Agency MBS Strategist
Michael Crowell
Chief Investment Research Officer
Michael Herald
Portfolio Manager, CLO Strategist