Joseph Maginot

Joseph Maginot is a Large Cap Portfolio Manager and Analyst at Madison Investments, where he is responsible for leading portfolio management and equity research focused on large-cap U.S. equities. He plays a key role on Madison’s Mid Cap and Large Cap Team, applying a disciplined, risk-managed approach to identifying high-quality, durable growth companies that can withstand diverse economic environments.

At Madison Investments, Maginot’s sector coverage and portfolio decisions have spanned multiple industries, but he has shown particular focus on companies with pricing power and business models resilient to macroeconomic disruption—such as payments, insurance brokers, testing and measurement instruments, and select firms related to the housing sector. His strategy involves finding opportunities across the broader spectrum of large-cap stocks and evaluating businesses based on their long-term ability to generate consistent returns through variable market cycles.

Joseph Maginot began his career in financial services in 2012, progressing through analytical roles including Equity Analyst and Investment Analyst at Spin-Off Insights before joining Madison Investments in 2019. He holds a degree in Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington, which supports his analytical rigor and data-driven investment methodology. His notable contributions include helping steer Madison’s portfolios through volatile markets and advocating for an investment philosophy centered on quality, resilience, and downside protection.