Lara Castleton, CFA
Lara Castleton is US Head of Portfolio Construction and Strategy (PCS) at Janus Henderson Investors, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she works to extend institutional and intermediary client engagement models to clients across the US. Lara joined the PCS team in 2019 as a portfolio strategist and was promoted to senior portfolio strategist in 2021. Lara joined the firm as a senior internal sales consultant for all Janus Henderson-related products and the Knowledge Labs® curriculum in 2016. Earlier in her career, she was an investment banking associate at Wells Fargo Securities and Piper Jaffray in Denver.
Lara received her bachelor of arts degree in mathematics from Boston College, graduating magna cum laude. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and has 11 years of financial industry experience.
Articles Written
Global Perspectives: Finding balance in a shifting market landscape
A discussion of current opportunities in equities and fixed income, and why a flexible asset allocation approach might prove valuable in today’s complex market landscape.
Global Perspectives: The outlook for securitized as Fed commences rate-cutting cycle
A discussion on how the macroeconomic environment is impacting the securitized and multi-sector credit markets.
Global Perspectives: Exploring potential in commercial real estate-backed debt
Our experts discuss the current landscape in commercial real estate and emerging opportunities for investors in both private and public commercial real estate-backed debt.
Global Perspectives: Can momentum in small caps continue?
The factors driving momentum in small-cap equities and our view on what’s ahead.
Global Perspectives: Non-U.S. stocks begin to make their case
After years of underperformance, non-U.S. equity markets look poised for better returns.
With a growing economy and strong markets, equity investors should focus on earnings
The Portfolio Construction & Strategy Team discusses the importance of earnings growth in unearthing overlooked opportunities.
Actively allocating to thematic equity winners
Matthew Bullock and Lara Castleton from the Portfolio Construction & Strategy Team discuss how thematic investing provides access to the forces reshaping the global economy.
U.S. securitized: The price you pay determines the value you get
In their mid-year outlook, the PCS Team at Janus Henderson discusses how pricing disparities between U.S. securitized and corporate bonds are creating opportunities for investors.
Navigating new heights: Elevated yields unlock fixed income opportunities
In their mid-year outlook, the PCS Team at Janus Henderson discusses how higher yields are creating positively skewed return opportunities for fixed income investors.
Global Perspectives: Tapping into a broad set of growth drivers in mid-caps
While diverse growth opportunities exist in mid-cap stocks, we believe a selective approach with valuation discipline is warranted.
Global Perspectives: Navigating U.S. securitized markets in an uncertain rate environment
How the current interest rate environment impacts the securitized market and why active management is key to identifying the best opportunities.
Why the 60/40 is still alive and how investors can benefit from a balanced fund in their portfolio
Three versatile use cases for balanced funds in investor portfolios.