Mr. Cecchini has over two decades of experience as a market strategist and portfolio manager. Prior to joining Axonic Mr. Cecchini was Founder and Chief Strategist of AlphaOmega Advisors, an independent research and consulting firm. Prior to founding AlphaOmega Advisors, Mr. Cecchini served as a Global Chief Market Strategist as well as Head of Cross Asset Strategy at Cantor Fitzgerald. As part of the firm’s cross asset effort, the firm’s credit analytics team was part of Mr. Cecchini’s responsibility. Prior to joining Cantor, from January 2007 to December 2009, Mr. Cecchini was a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Seven Bridges Management, LP. Seven Bridges was an event-driven, special situations hedge fund seeded by Ulysses Management. Prior to Seven Bridges, Mr. Cecchini spent four years at BNY Mellon’s predecessor, Mellon Financial Corporation (within its Mellon HBV Alternative Strategies, LLC subsidiary) most recently as a Managing Director and group head of distressed investing. He directed securities selection, portfolio construction and portfolio hedging. Until its acquisition by Mellon Financial, he spent three years as an analyst and senior analyst at HBV Capital Management. From 2005 through 2007 and upon its emergence from bankruptcy, he sat on the Board of Directors of a North American integrated aluminum producer. Mr. Cecchini has chaired or served on numerous equity, unsecured, secured and bank steering committees. Mr. Cecchini speaks routinely at conferences and appears on various media outlets. Mr. Cecchini holds an MBA from Columbia University (Dean’s List), a JD from Boston University School of Law (Edward F. Hennessey Scholar), and a BA from Haverford College.
Axonic Capital’s Chief Risk Officer, Lu Chang, CFA, FRM, CAIA, recently shared her expertise in risk management during a #RISK Digital US webinar, “Navigating New Norms: Reinventing Risk Management in Today’s Investment Landscape.” Drawing on her extensive experience, Lu discussed the importance of leveraging diversification, conducting in-depth market research, and remaining adaptable to navigate […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell (9/17), providing his view on the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cut. While acknowledging the possibility of a 50bps reduction, Cecchini emphasized how unusual a cut so large would be. Historically, the Fed has only made such cuts during unscheduled meetings or when […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently shared his market insights on CNBC’s Closing Bell, discussing the economic outlook and the implications of anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. Cecchini highlighted the complexities facing the market, stressing the importance of strategic portfolio management during these uncertain times. “What’s priced in? How can we really reasonably […]
CNBC’s Closing Bell recently interviewed Peter Cecchini, the director of research at Axonic Capital, live on July 17, 2024, to discuss the economic landscape, market reactions to rate cuts and opportunities within the small-cap sector. Cecchini emphasized maintaining a balanced portfolio amid economic slowdowns and labor market shifts. He highlighted that markets generally rally in anticipation of a […]
The Opportunity Network supports underrepresented students as they pursue their paths to college and successful careers by fostering motivation, curiosity, and empowerment. Axonic is proud to sponsor the 2024 Opportunity Network’s Night of Opportunity Gala, which will take place on May 8, 2024, at Cipriani Wall Street. As an OppNet Benefactor Sponsor, Axonic Capital is […]
