The 60/40 Illusion: Rethinking Portfolio Resilience in a Changed World

Few portfolios have defined institutional investing as deeply as the classic 60/40 mix—60% equities, 40% bonds. For decades, it delivered on its promise: solid long-term returns, diversification, and simplicity. It became the go-to ...
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NAV Lending: Liquidity Tool or Leverage Trap in Private Markets?

In a recent episode of our Private Credit Perspectives podcast mini-series, we explored an increasingly relevant—and often misunderstood—corner of the market, namely Net Asset Value (NAV) lending/financing: NAV Financing: Unlocking Value ...
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How Hedge Funds Are Really Using Generative AI — And Why It Matters for Manager Selection

The hype around generative AI (GenAI) in financial services is loud—but for hedge fund allocators and due diligence professionals, the signal is what matters. But for these professionals, it’s critical to understand not just whether a ...
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The Systematic Credit Gap: Why This Frontier Remains Underexplored

Systematic investing has profoundly reshaped equity and futures markets. From high-frequency trading to long-horizon factor investing, quant models have established themselves as foundational. Yet in corporate credit – a multi-trillion ...
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Beyond the Mean: Rethinking Diversification in the Regime Shift Era

The Limits of Traditional Diversification For decades, investment portfolios have leaned heavily on the 60/40 equity-bond model, grounded in the assumption that these asset classes offset each other. That model came under serious strain in ...
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The Comeback of Commodities: Why Investors Must Reconsider This Asset Class

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 ...
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Unlocking the Power of Portable Alpha: A Capital Allocator’s Guide to Enhancing Returns

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 ...
6 min read

When Creditors Collide: The Rise Of "Creditor-On-Creditor Violence"

In the evolving landscape of corporate finance, "creditor-on-creditor violence" has emerged as a significant concern, particularly in distressed debt situations. This term refers to aggressive tactics employed by certain creditors to ...
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Resonanz Capital Awarded BSFZ Seal for Innovation in Hedge Fund Analysis

December 9, 2024 – Resonanz Capital has been recognized by the Certification Office for Research Grants (BSFZ) with the BSFZ Seal, honoring its entrepreneurial innovation and groundbreaking research and development efforts. This ...
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Understanding Operational Due Diligence in Hedge Funds: A Critical Tool for Investors

In the fast-paced, often opaque world of hedge fund investing, returns often take center stage in discussions about fund performance. However, focusing solely on returns can be shortsighted. Behind the scenes, operational risks—those ...
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