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Andy Acker, CFA

Portfolio Manager
Andy Acker, CFA | Janus Henderson Investors

Andy Acker is a Portfolio Manager on the Health Care Team at Janus Henderson Investors. He also leads the firm’s Health Care Sector Research Team. Andy was an assistant portfolio manager from 2003 to 2007. He joined Janus in 1999 as a research analyst focused on companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Prior to this, he worked as a strategy consultant for the Boston Consulting Group and as a health care analyst for Morgan Stanley Venture Partners.

Andy received his bachelor of science degree in biochemical sciences from Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He also earned an MBA with honours from Harvard Business School. Andy holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and has 27 years of financial industry experience.

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Global Perspectives: Why biotech could be embarking on a new decade of growth
Features & Outlooks

Global Perspectives: Why biotech could be embarking on a new decade of growth

A wave of innovative therapies is beginning to hit the market, transforming the prospects of the biotech firms behind the science.

Healthcare stocks show signs of strength
Timely & Topical

Healthcare stocks show signs of strength

Andy Acker discusses how pricing power, growing demand, and an improving outlook for biotech could bolster the sector heading into 2023.

Health care strikes a balance
Features & Outlooks

Health care strikes a balance

Why health care could be well positioned to offer both defense against market volatility and opportunities for long-term growth.

Amid volatility, healthcare’s appeal grows

Amid volatility, healthcare’s appeal grows

What are the opportunities in the healthcare sector in today’s uncertain financial markets?

Biopharma’s targeted approach to growth
Analysis & Studies

Biopharma’s targeted approach to growth

A new drug targeting a common mutation found in tumors represents a breakthrough in cancer therapy and a potential new source of growth for biopharma.