Tom Ross, CFA
Head of High Yield | Portfolio Manager
Tom Ross is Head of High Yield at Janus Henderson Investors, a role he has held since 2022. In this role, Tom is responsible for leading investment strategy and portfolio management of the firm’s high yield franchise. He has served as a portfolio manager on the Corporate Credit Team since 2006. Prior to portfolio management, he specialised in credit trading on Henderson’s centralised dealing desk. He joined Henderson in 2002.
Tom graduated with a BSc degree (Hons) in biology from Nottingham University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and has 24 years of financial industry experience.
Articles Written
The creeping politicisation of central banks: What it means for fixed income investing
The ‘politicisation’ of central banks is more than just an awkward word to pronounce. It reflects a growing political pressure on central banks caused by an evolving macroeconomic and political backdrop. At a recent dinner attended by policy experts, we discussed the changes that have taken place and how this might affect fixed income markets.
Multi Sector Fixed Income: Five questions on navigating today’s market
Balancing risk and income in a more complex environment.
Beyond headline spreads: Hidden opportunities in high yield
How geopolitics is creating tactical opportunities within the chemical sector.
Fixed income balancing act
Tom Ross and Tim Winstone, fixed income portfolio managers at Janus Henderson, reflect on why corporate bond markets are resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions.
Unravelling the forces driving corporate credit’s resilience
Corporate credit has stayed firm amid the volatility related to the Middle East conflict. We explore why volatility has stayed contained and what this means for investors.
CEO Sessions: Understanding individual credits is key to navigating the higher cost of capital environment
Discussion on value opportunities in credit, collateralised loan obligations and mortgages, and why really understanding each credit will be pivotal in 2026.
Global Perspectives: Investment outlook 2026 (EMEA)
Join Janus Henderson’s investment experts as they discuss the market outlook for 2026, focusing on AI’s growth potential, the K-shaped economy, and strategies for managing the higher cost of capital. Learn how to optimise portfolios amidst evolving risks and opportunities.
High yield bonds: Tools to potentially enhance returns during tight spreads
Are tight spreads justified and what tools can potentially help enhance returns?
High yield bonds: Can tight credit spreads persist?
Possible reasons why high yield credit spreads could remain rangebound at low levels.
Credit: Solid in a slowdown?
Credit fundamentals and yields are supportive but an up in quality approach should help mitigate risks.
Time for a bigger slice of high yield bonds?
We consider what current yields have historically meant for investors.
Up in quality does not mean ignoring high yield bonds
Exploring reasons why high yield retains attractions within a diversified portfolio.