Kara is a Director on the Investment Research team at FS Investments, where she leads research efforts on the corporate credit sector and helps develop strategic education on liquid alternatives. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Accounting from Villanova University and has experience investing private credit funds and in public accounting. Kara is a Co-Chair of the FS Women’s Network and also volunteers with the firm’s financial literacy and education programs.
Kara O’Halloran, CFA
Director, Investment Research
Kara O’Halloran, CFA
Director, Investment Research
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Research Roundtable: Q3 2021 Market outlooks
Members of the Investment Research team gather to discuss their predictions for Q3 2021.
Research report
Absolute return for an uncertain world
History shows us that absolute return strategies have historically delivered on many of the goals of traditional fixed income—and have successfully navigated the challenges markets currently face.
Corporate credit outlook
Q3 2021: Enjoying the ride
With the pandemic now (hopefully) firmly in the rearview mirror for domestic markets, a new environment has emerged for high yield bonds and senior secured loans.
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Quantifying COVID: Credit markets one year later
Credit markets have largely recovered from the pandemic. How could continued optimism impact investors?
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Resetting the opportunity in CLOs
Why these structured credit investments deserve a second look, even in today’s tight spread environment
