28 March 2013

Problems in Capital Raising for Hedge Funds: A Battle of the Quants (Video)

Posted In: Alternative Investments, Derivatives, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Portfolio Management, Private Wealth Management, Quantitative Methods, Risk Management

Last year I reported that despite large inflows of money into hedge funds, it was a treacherous environment for smaller hedge funds. What is the current state of capital raising? What types of hedge fund strategies are attracting capital? How have hedge funds evolved subsequent to the global financial crisis?

Bartt Kellermann of Global Capital Acquisition is well positioned to answer these questions because he connects investors with quant hedge funds. Consequently, Kellermann has his finger on the pulse of hedge fund capital raising and successful quantitative finance strategies. Furthermore, he is the motivating force behind the global quant industry’s favorite event, Battle of the Quants, next taking place in New York City on 23–24 April. Beyond featuring outstanding practitioners and advice on strategies, the event will also include the well known “Man vs. Machine vs. Quantimental.”

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Tags: Hedge Funds, quantitative finance, Videos

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Jason Voss, CFA

Jason Voss, CFA, tirelessly focuses on improving the ability of investors to better serve end clients. He is the author of the Foreword Reviews Business Book of the Year Finalist, The Intuitive Investor and the CEO of Active Investment Management (AIM) Consulting. Voss also sub-contracts for the well known firm, Focus Consulting Group. Previously, he was a portfolio manager at Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., where he co-managed the Davis Appreciation and Income Fund to noteworthy returns. Voss holds a BA in economics and an MBA in finance and accounting from the University of Colorado.

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2 thoughts on “Problems in Capital Raising for Hedge Funds: A Battle of the Quants (Video)”

Amber Barnes says:

3 April 2013 at 23:10

The hedge fund world is really getting complicated these days. Things are unlike before. But I’m pretty sure hedge fund has it’s own time to shine. Thanks!

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Jason A. Voss, CFA says:

5 April 2013 at 07:38

Hello Amber,

I agree with you that the hedge fund community is complicated and that parts of it will always shine.

With smiles,

Jason

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