Clayton DeGiacinto

Overview

Clayton DeGiacinto is the founder and Managing Partner of Axonic Capital, an investment management firm specializing in structured credit and systematic fixed income opportunities. Prior to founding Axonic Capital in 2010, he was responsible for building out the mortgage investment platform at Tower Research Capital LLC and served as the Senior Portfolio Manager for Split Level LLC, the predecessor fund to the Axonic Credit Opportunities strategy. He also led a mortgage trading desk in the Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities division at Goldman Sachs & Co., where his duties included the securitization and retention of bonds backed by adjustable rate and negatively amortizing residential mortgages. Additionally, he was responsible for managing the RMBS credit book for all prime, alt-A, and negatively amortizing structures. Before his career in finance, Mr. DeGiacinto served as a Captain in the U.S. Army's 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 holds an MBA in Finance and Statistics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Under his leadership, Axonic Capital has developed a strong track record of delivering exceptional value to its investors over the past decade, focusing on providing differentiated return streams in the structured credit space. The firm's investment approach is characterized by a commitment to long-term relationships and a dedication to the success of its investors. Axonic Capital manages investment portfolios across Limited Partnerships, Separate Accounts, and two publicly registered investment companies, offering a unique level of expertise in the structured credit market.

Investment Focus

• Focus on structured credit and systematic fixed income opportunities
• Preference for long-term investment horizons

Portfolio Companies