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Index arbitrage is one of those market strategies that operate in the background, quietly profiting from market mechanics that many investors barely notice. Yet, for those who understand it, it’s a powerful way to capitalize on predictable ...

The landscape of hedge fund investing has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades. What began as a relatively straightforward fund-of-funds model has evolved through separately managed accounts (SMAs) and now into ...

In our previous post, Strategic Asset Allocation: 6 Practical Frameworks for Better Decisions, we explored different methodologies that guide long-term asset allocation. While each approach has its merits, the reality is that most ...

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 ...