David Hulme

David Hulme is Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Advent Capital Management in New York, where he leads US and global convertible institutional accounts. His work encompasses the oversight of convertible bond portfolios, focusing on both domestic and international markets, with an expertise in identifying value across sectors such as automotive, financials, and gaming—he has publicly discussed positions in General Motors, Citigroup, and MGM within convertible instruments.

Prior to joining Advent in 2002, Hulme was a portfolio manager at Van Eck Global Asset Management, where he co-managed global emerging market equity funds. This background gives him a strong foundation in both equity and fixed income strategies, with a particular specialization in convertible securities—a hybrid asset class combining features of both stocks and bonds. He has also managed Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund, further highlighting his longstanding expertise in convertible bonds.

Hulme is recognized for his insightful contributions to the investment industry, regularly featured in trade publications and interviewed by global media on the convertible bond market and its role in portfolio diversification and risk management. His leadership at Advent Capital Management has positioned the firm as a prominent specialist in convertible securities and alternative investments, and he is regarded as an authority on sector opportunities within this niche asset class.