General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> August 26, 2016

Viewing Gold as a Potential Hedge Against Macroeconomic Risks

Kertsos, Thomas
Thomas Kertsos, Portfolio Manager, started as a senior research analyst covering precious metals and marine transportation at First Eagle Investment Management. He was promoted to associate portfolio manager of the First Eagle Gold Fund in March 2015 and became a portfolio manager in March 2016. He joined the Global Value team in May 2014. Prior to First Eagle, Mr. Kertsos spent six years as an associate analyst covering precious metals and mining in the Global Research Group of Fidelity Management & Research. Mr. Kertsos earned his B.S. in economics and finance from Athens University of Economics and Business, and his M.S. in accounting and finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Profile
TWST: Could you tell me a little bit about the First Eagle Gold Fund?

Mr. Kertsos: The goal of the First Eagle Gold Fund is to deliver long-term real returns and