James Colby

James Colby is an experienced financial professional currently serving as the Sr. Municipal Strategist and Portfolio Manager at VanEck, a position held since September 2007. In this role, James Colby oversees municipal bond investments, focusing on market strategy and security analysis. Prior to VanEck, James Colby worked as a Sr. Portfolio Manager at Lord Abbett & Co. LLC from February 2005 to January 2007, and at Evergreen Investments from 1992 to 2000. James Colby holds a BA in Economics and International Relations from Brown University and an MBA in Finance from Hofstra University.