Toronto-based Sentry Investments has strengthened its fixed-income capabilities by adding James Dutkiewicz to lead its fixed-income portfolio management team effective May 16, the company said Thursday.
Dutkiewicz will join Sentry as vice president and senior portfolio manager.
“We are excited to add a portfolio manager with James’ expertise and track record,” says Dennis Mitchell, chief investment officer and senior portfolio manager.
Dutkiewicz will take over as lead portfolio manager of Sentry Tactical Bond Fund and Sentry Tactical Bond Capital Yield Class. He will also be responsible for the fixed-income investments for Sentry Conservative Balanced Income Fund, Sentry Conservative Balanced Income Class and Sentry Growth and Income Fund.
Dutkiewicz will replace Shane Stuck, who is leaving the firm. The investment objectives, investment strategies and all other attributes of each fund remain unchanged.
Dutkiewicz has over 19 years’ experience analyzing and managing fixed-income securities. Prior to joining Sentry, he was responsible for managing or co-managing over $10 billion in assets as vice president, portfolio management and portfolio manager with Signature Global Advisors of CI Investments Inc.
Dutkiewicz has a B.A. in Economics from Wilfred Laurier University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Sentry Investments has over $7 billion in assets under management on behalf of Canadian investors.