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Morningstar Announces Winners for the 2025 U.S. Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence
Top fund managers and a leading asset manager recognized for outstanding performance and investor-first practices CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Morningstar,
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nTop fund managers and a leading asset manager recognized for outstanding performance and investor-first practices\n\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nMorningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investing insights, today announced the winners of the 2025 U.S. Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence. The awards recognize portfolio managers and asset management firms that demonstrate excellent investment skill, the courage to differ from the consensus to benefit investors, and a commitment to aligning their interests with those of their investors.\n\n\nThe 2025 winners are:\n\n\n\nOutstanding Portfolio Manager – Equity: Will Danoff, Fidelity\n\n\n\nOutstanding Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income: Bryan Krug, Artisan Partners\n\n\n\nOutstanding Portfolio Manager – Allocation: David Giroux, T. Rowe Price\n\n\n\nExemplary Stewardship (Firmwide): Dimensional Fund Advisors\n\n\n\n“At a time of complex and uncertain markets, investor outcomes rely on sound judgment, skilled active management, and strong stewardship,” said Timothy Strauts, head of manager research, North America. “This year’s award winners have delivered impressive results by staying grounded in their research-driven investment processes. We’re proud to recognize their work and the value they’ve created for investors.”\n\n\nRead Morningstar’s profile on each winner and highlights of their work on Morningstar.com.\n\n\nLive Webinar Today\n\n\nMorningstar is pleased to host a live webinar featuring the award winners today at 1 p.m. CT. Register to join the conversation.\n\n\nMethodology\n\n\nMorningstar’s manager research analysts conduct in-depth qualitative analyses to select nominees and, subsequently, vote to determine award winners.\n\n\nMorningstar’s Outstanding Portfolio Manager Award recognizes an individual or team who has produced exceptional returns over the long term. We are presenting equity, fixed income, and allocation awards. To qualify, a manager’s strategy must currently earn a Morningstar Medalist Rating of Gold or Silver for at least one vehicle and/or share class in the appropriate asset class (equity, fixed income, or allocation).\n\n\nMorningstar presents the Exemplary Stewardship Award to an asset manager that has shown an unwavering focus on serving the best interests of investors. To qualify for the award, the firm must hav...