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Executive Summary February 2025 showcased meaningful dispersion in the performance of quantitative investment strategies (QIS), with pronounced differences across asset classes and strategic approaches. Equity-based strategies encountered ...

In our previous blog post, we explored the core drivers of hedge fund performance—traditional factors like past returns, strategy choices, and market exposures. But what if some of the most intriguing predictors of hedge fund success have ...

Hedge funds are often regarded as a secretive corner of the investment world—an exclusive realm of specialized strategies, big wins, and, at times, bigger risks. Yet, recent research—particularly studies published after 2008—has shed light ...

Could a Single Oversight Destroy an Entire Investment Strategy? That may sound dramatic—but history has shown that a single operational failure can unravel even the most prestigious financial institutions. From world-renowned banks to ...

Introduction Investment committees (ICs) sit at the heart of long-term financial stewardship. Whether overseeing an endowment, family office, or wealth management firm, they face a fundamental challenge: how to design a Strategic Asset ...

Commodities are making a comeback. After a decade of being overlooked, shifting macroeconomic forces are bringing this asset class back into focus. Recent structural inflation, supply chain realignments, and energy transition policies have ...

Institutional investors, pension funds, and endowments are constantly seeking ways to enhance returns while managing risk in an increasingly complex market environment. Traditional asset allocation models often struggle to keep up with ...

Alternative investments have long been a cornerstone of institutional and high-net-worth portfolios, offering diversification, risk mitigation, and sources of uncorrelated returns. Within this broad category, three distinct universes stand ...

Picture this: You’re back in your favorite café, sipping coffee and scrolling through market updates. After reading our previous post on debunking myths about liquid alternatives, you’re convinced that not all “liquid alts” are the opaque, ...