Chandler Perine

Chandler Perine is a Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Investments, specializing in the High Income and Alternatives division. He co-manages several funds, including the Fidelity Floating Rate High Income Fund, Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund, and Fidelity VIP Floating Rate High Income Portfolio. His management approach emphasizes in-depth fundamental credit analysis to identify companies with strong balance sheets and improving credit profiles, aiming for competitive risk-adjusted returns over various credit cycles.125

Background and Education

• Experience: Perine joined Fidelity in 2008, bringing a wealth of experience from previous roles, including an investment analyst position at Cypresstree Investment Management, where he managed portfolios of leveraged bank loans and high-yield bonds. He has also worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
• Education: He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Legal Studies with a concentration in International Relations from Bowdoin College and an MBA from the Carroll Graduate School of Management at Boston College.134

Professional Focus

Since taking on his current role in October 2022, Perine has focused on evaluating investment opportunities across various asset classes, including stocks, high-yield bonds, convertibles, and bank loans. His expertise covers multiple industries such as food, beverage, healthcare, and utilities.15

Chandler Perine's extensive background in finance and his strategic approach to portfolio management make him a key figure in Fidelity's investment strategies.