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Profile
Mr. Michael Pento is Senior Economist at Euro Pacific Capital, Inc.
Mr. Pento brings eighteen years of industry experience to Euro Pacific Capital, where he serves as Senior Economist.
His economic and market commentaries are regularly featured on our website and in our newsletter, and he represents the firm in major media appearances.
In addition, he heads up an external sales division that markets our managed products to outside broker-dealers and registered investment advisors.
Mr. Pento is a well-established specialist in the “Austrian School” of economics and a regular guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business, and other national media outlets.
His market analysis can also be read in most major financial publications, including the Wall Street Journal.
He also acts as a Financial Columnist for Forbes and a blogger at the Huffington Post.
Prior to joining Euro Pacific, Mr. Pento worked for a boutique investment advisory firm that partnered with Claymore Securities Inc., to create ETFs and UITs that were sold throughout Wall Street.
Earlier in his career, he worked on the floor of the NYSE.
Mr. Pento has carried series 7, 63, 65, 55, and Life and Health Insurance licenses.
He graduated from Rowan University in 1991.
Michael Pento active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Pento Portfolio Strategies LLC
 Pento Portfolio Strategies LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Founder | 01/11/2011 |
Former positions of Michael Pento
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A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners LLC
 A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Economist | 01/08/2011 |
Claymore Securities, Inc.
 Claymore Securities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Claymore Securities manages investments in ETFs, UITs and closed-end funds. The firm manages investments in ETFs that seek to capitalize on the investment potential of both strategic allocation strategies and broad market exposure for the core of a portfolio. Claymore's ETFs track what the firm believes to be best-in-class index providers. Their ETFs represent both domestic and global portfolios that include a variety of style allocations ranging from large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap equity to broad market, aggregate and short-term bonds, among others. Claymore's ETFs can be purchased through most brokerage accounts and can be bought and sold throughout the day on the AMEX or NYSE Arca. The firm offers over 40 unit investment trusts (UITs) across a variety of asset classes including: (1) domestic equity (2) global equity (3) taxable fixed-income (3) municipal fixed-income (4) theme-based (5) sector-based and (6) multi-asset. Claymore's UITs are each created based on a stated investment objective. The trust sponsor selects the securities for and determines the mandatory life of the trust. Claymore also offers a variety of strategies available through closed-end fund structures. The firm's closed-end funds are listed on the NYSE and encompass a variety of investment strategies for income-oriented investors. These strategies include covered calls, convertible securities, municipal bonds, preferred stocks and equity income portfolios, among others. Though not limited by sector, Claymore tends to invest in the stocks of companies in the finance, energy minerals, non-energy minerals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. The firm invests globally, across all market-caps. Claymore maintains a low turnover rate. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/06/2010 |
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Claymore Securities, Inc.
Claymore Securities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Claymore Securities manages investments in ETFs, UITs and closed-end funds. The firm manages investments in ETFs that seek to capitalize on the investment potential of both strategic allocation strategies and broad market exposure for the core of a portfolio. Claymore's ETFs track what the firm believes to be best-in-class index providers. Their ETFs represent both domestic and global portfolios that include a variety of style allocations ranging from large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap equity to broad market, aggregate and short-term bonds, among others. Claymore's ETFs can be purchased through most brokerage accounts and can be bought and sold throughout the day on the AMEX or NYSE Arca. The firm offers over 40 unit investment trusts (UITs) across a variety of asset classes including: (1) domestic equity (2) global equity (3) taxable fixed-income (3) municipal fixed-income (4) theme-based (5) sector-based and (6) multi-asset. Claymore's UITs are each created based on a stated investment objective. The trust sponsor selects the securities for and determines the mandatory life of the trust. Claymore also offers a variety of strategies available through closed-end fund structures. The firm's closed-end funds are listed on the NYSE and encompass a variety of investment strategies for income-oriented investors. These strategies include covered calls, convertible securities, municipal bonds, preferred stocks and equity income portfolios, among others. Though not limited by sector, Claymore tends to invest in the stocks of companies in the finance, energy minerals, non-energy minerals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. The firm invests globally, across all market-caps. Claymore maintains a low turnover rate. | Finance |
A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners LLC
A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Rowan University
 Rowan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Pento Portfolio Strategies LLC
Pento Portfolio Strategies LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Finance |
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