Richard Munclinger

Richard Munclinger is a Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Investments, specializing in the Fixed Income division. He has been with Fidelity since August 2016, initially serving as a quantitative analyst before transitioning to his current role as a portfolio manager in 2020. Munclinger is responsible for managing various fixed income index funds and the inflation-protected debt sub-portfolio of Fidelity and Fidelity Advisor Strategic Real Return Funds.12

Education and Background

Munclinger holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the University of Cape Town, obtained in 2001. He further advanced his education by earning both a Master of Science and a PhD in finance from George Washington University, graduating in 2004 and 2009, respectively. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.123

Professional Experience

Before joining Fidelity, Munclinger worked at State Street Global Advisors as a senior quantitative analyst. His earlier career includes roles as a model validation manager at Freddie Mac and as an economist at the International Monetary Fund. He has been active in the financial industry since 2014, focusing on asset allocation and risk management during his tenure.123

Current Role

In his current position, Munclinger co-manages several funds, including the Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund and various inflation-protected bond index funds. His expertise lies in asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk management within the fixed income sector.24