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We Strive to be

A Boutique by Design

Ducenta Squared Asset Management (DSAM) is an independent boutique fixed income manager based in Los Angeles, CA. We are purpose-built for focus, flexibility, and alignment — managing portfolios with the agility only a boutique firm can offer. With $4 billion in client assets and a tight-knit team of professionals, we bring precision and intentionality to every mandate.

A Trusted Partner

For our Clients

With over forty years of experience managing client portfolios, we serve a diverse base of institutional and retail investors. Our long-standing client relationships are built on transparency, consistent execution, and a shared commitment to long-term outcomes. We work with pension funds, public funds, foundations, and financial intermediaries who value experience and accountability.

Our Portfolios are

Tailored Towards Your Goals

We offer customizable fixed income solutions across the capital structure and maturity range, tailored to meet our clients' unique needs. Our strategies — Core Plus, High Yield, Credit Only, and Gov/Credit — are available as separate accounts and are accessible through RIAs, wirehouses, and TAMPs. Whether institutional or individual, every client receives personalized attention and high-quality implementation.

Built for What's Next

With the Future in Mind

Ducenta Squared was founded in April 2020 when the principals of DSAM acquired Tortoise Credit Strategies from Tortoise Capital. Our founding reflects a forward-looking vision: to preserve the legacy of disciplined fixed income investing while operating with independence and renewed focus. We’re positioned to navigate evolving markets with clarity and conviction.

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We have expertise across all sectors and asset classes.

With decades of experience navigating public and private markets, we bring deep knowledge and analytical rigor to every corner of the fixed income universe. Our team has invested through a range of market cycles across credit, rates, structured products, municipals, and alternatives—allowing us to uncover value wherever it exists. This breadth enables us to build resilient portfolios tailored to meet each client’s objectives, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

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Our long-standing investment process has been developed over three decades.

Our process is grounded in time-tested principles — risk discipline, fundamental research, and active portfolio construction — refined through decades of market experience. This continuity gives us the perspective to navigate complexity, the structure to remain objective, and the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions. The result is a repeatable, durable framework that drives consistent performance across strategies and market cycles.

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Our platform size allows us to be nimble.

As a boutique firm, we’re able to move with speed and purpose. Without the layers and rigidity of larger institutions, we can respond quickly to market shifts, implement ideas efficiently, and tailor strategies to each client’s unique needs. Our size is a strength — it gives us the agility to act decisively without compromising discipline.

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We prioritize each client — and build around their goals

Our client-focus and customization options are central to how we operate. We take the time to understand each client’s objectives, constraints, and preferences — then tailor portfolios to fit. Whether aligning with liability structures, meeting return targets, or integrating unique guidelines, our solutions are built to serve real-world needs with precision and care.