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Thomas Kertsos
Co-Portfolio Manager at First Eagle Investment Management, LLC
About
Thomas Kertsos is a Co-Portfolio Manager at First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, based in New York, NY. He is responsible for managing the First Eagle Gold Fund, focusing on investments in gold and precious metals, as well as related equities globally. His role involves leading research, portfolio construction, and strategic decision-making for the fund.
Kertsos specializes in the gold and precious metals sector, with a particular emphasis on mining, processing, and trading companies. He has extensive experience in equity research, valuation, and asset management within the investment industry, leveraging his expertise in financial modeling and value investing.
Prior to joining First Eagle, Kertsos held senior research and portfolio management roles at Fidelity Management & Research, where he covered precious metals and mining. He holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a BSc in Economics from Athens University of Economics and Business. Kertsos is recognized for his contributions to the gold investment space and his leadership in managing one of the industry's prominent gold-focused funds.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment Management | Co-Portfolio Manager | Apr 2016 to Present | Co-Portfolio Manager of the Gold Fund |
| First Eagle Investment Management | Associate Portfolio Manager | Jan 2015 to Apr 2016 | Associate Portfolio Manager of the Gold Fund |
| First Eagle Investment Management | Senior Research Analyst | Apr 2014 to Dec 2014 | Senior Research Analyst of the Gold Fund |
| Fidelity Management Research | Research Associate - Analyst | Jun 2011 to Mar 2014 | Global Gold and Precious Metals Analyst |
| Fidelity Investments | Research Associate | Aug 2007 to May 2011 | Global (ex-USA) Crude Oil Independent Refiners Analyst Global Silver, Platinum Analyst |
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science
MSc, Accounting and Finance
2005 — 2006
Athens University of Economics and Business
BSc, Economics
1998 — 2004
Skills & Expertise
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