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Sourcing Managers
Quantitative Analysis
Due Diligence
Portfolio Construction
Fund of Funds in a BoxTM: Earn Fees and Share Costs
For select clients our Fund of Funds In a BoxTM makes it quick and easy!
10000
Universe
It’s a big universe – make it manageable.
10000
Universe
Sourcing Managers
There are around 10,000 hedge funds in the popular databases. Many programs and traders are not in the databases.
It’s a big universe – we make it manageable.
For each investor, we start with three questions:
- What are your objectives?
- How much capital will you deploy?
- What are your “hard” constraints?
We screen industry databases and tap our network for undiscovered gems. Our goal is to narrow the universe from thousands to hundreds, while retaining all the high-potential candidates.
500
Candidates
Reveal the story hidden in the numbers.
500
Candidates
Quantitative Analysis
The primary task is to grasp the underlying principles of the trading system. Then we explore the deeper story hidden in the numbers.
Our proprietary suite of statistics:
- Mitigates selection bias.
- Projects realistic performance expectations.
- Identifies managers who deliver positive surprises.
- Seeks managers who reinforce positive returns and off-set negative returns.
We narrow the field of candidates down to our contenders, organized into groups, ranked, and ready to move on to the due diligence phase.
Manager Risk Profile: Quantitative Due Diligence
To evaluate a manager’s performance, you need to see the full landscape, not just a snapshot. Our Manager Risk Profiles provide an in depth quantitative view of a fund’s expected performance and risk, so you can make the most informed allocation decisions.
Download datasheet: Manager Risk Profile: Quantitative Due Diligence
25 – 50
Contenders
Protect against operational risk & fraud.
25 – 50
Contenders
Operational Due Diligence
10 years after Madoff you still have to be on guard. To protect your capital from operational risk and fraud you need the best in operational due diligence:
- Verify back-office cash controls are iron-clad.
- Scrutinize trading system deployment, management, and monitoring for hidden risk.
- Cross-check all information for accuracy.
- Review service providers for suitability.
Only contenders who pass our rigorous operational due diligence review will be finalists for a portfolio.
5 – 20
Finalists
Target higher returns and lower drawdowns.
5 – 20
Finalists
Portfolio Construction
Standard portfolio construction methods optimize volatility (“risk”) versus returns. Volatility is not risk, and returns are unpredictable. A better approach is to build a portfolio around controlling drawdowns.
Our proprietary Empirical Space Portfolio Model:
- Targets a portfolio drawdown profile that is acceptable to you.
- Capitalizes on key performance characteristics of your selected managers.
- Respects the constraints of your investment policy.
We build portfolios that are optimized to your specific risk tolerance: we put you firmly in the driver’s seat.
Portfolio Risk Profile: Better Allocation Decisions
As a portfolio manager you want to construct the portfolio that keeps risk within tightly controlled limits. This requires a deep understanding of the mechanics of your portfolio. Our Portfolio Risk Profiles show you how the components of your portfolio interact and where your portfolio stands in the risk-return landscape.
Download datasheet: Portfolio Risk Profile: Better Allocation Decisions
Portfolio Optimization: Your Allocation Edge
We believe you should be able to choose the portfolio performance and risk characteristics that are important to you and your customers. Our unique approach to optimization puts you in control of your portfolio, giving you an edge over traditional approaches.
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Let’s discuss your goals for your liquid asset portfolio and how to achieve them. Call or use the contact form.
Phone: +1 303 842 1669
Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA
Business Hours: 8am – 5pm M-F Mountain