Paragon hones computer-driven model
The Paragon PFP Multi-Strategy Prescient QI Hedge Fund had a strong 2019, delivering a net return of 24.15% to the end of December.
The systematic...
Miltenberg optimistic on Africa
Philippe Koch believes 2020 provides a compelling entry point for investors across the continent, and he is cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the next few years
Ashton bets on business winners
Former Anchor Capital CIO Sean Ashton is managing a global long-only portfolio within an investment holding company on behalf of an ultra high-net-worth investor,...
The value of hedge funds in multi-asset portfolios
With the benefit of perfect hindsight, research shows hedge funds have an important role to play in optimal asset allocation for Regulation 28-compliant portfolios, finds Ashburton's Chris Kloppers
Electus takes market-neutral approach
Hasson identifies good bottom-up opportunities in difficult South African markets
Excelsia builds record with hedge mandates
Market-neutral mandate benefits in volatile markets, while long/short strategy takes a longer-term view
Cheesman joins Protea as senior analyst
Ex-Investec man to support founder and fund manager Jean Pierre Verster, who manages a range of long/short portfolios and segregated mandates
Awards nominees extend gains
Updated provisional nominations for the 11th annual HedgeNews Africa Awards, based on 11 months of returns, reveal a strong line-up of managers that have steered through variable markets to deliver convincing gains so far
Terebinth adds quant analyst
Pagallo Nhambiri joins seven-strong team to focus on financial modelling
Two new Fairtree funds for retail market
Fairtree has launched two new hedge funds in response to increased market demand, extending its market-neutral product suite to cater to clients’ differing risk-return...