How Asset-Backed Finance Powers The Economy—and Why It Belongs In Your Portfolio

About this episode

Dylan Ross discusses the growth of asset-backed finance and its benefits for borrowers and investors.

Asset-backed finance is growing rapidly and for good reason. Not only does it propel the real economy, but it provides flexible solutions for borrowers and portfolio diversification for investors. In this episode, Dylan Ross, the head of TCW’s ABF business, breaks down why ABF is gaining traction, how ABF structures work, and why they create opportunities for borrowers and investors alike.

People in this episode

Host: TCW

Guest: Dylan Ross

Topics covered

• Asset-Backed Finance
• Economy
• Investment Strategies
• Portfolio Diversification
• Borrowing Solutions

Keywords

• asset-backed finance
• economy
• portfolio diversification
• investment
• borrowing solutions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TCW, TCW’s ABF business

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