Investment philosophy

We believe in creating long-term relationships with our investors. We strive for excellence in performance and transparency of our investments. We offer uncorrelated strategies and stable returns at a low to moderate level of risk. We work with our investors to understand their financial needs. We provide realistic solutions for achieving investment objectives.

Our investment philosophy is driven by:

 
Focused investing
Investing with managers with a focused approach is vital to delivering consistent returns. Most managers are active in a niche strategy.

Knowledge driven
In-depth understanding of the strategies employed by the respective managers structuring well-balanced portfolios and stable, positive returns and managing risks.

Capital preservation
Achieving consistent, stable, uncorrelated returns with a foremost emphasis on preserving capital. Applying a rigorous due diligence and investment monitoring process. Selecting managers with proven records of delivering superior investment performance in good years as well as in challenging years.

Manager independent
Selecting managers solely to meet our clients’ investment objectives. No financial involvement in the selected managers.
 
Long-term relationships
Enhancing performance consistency by striving for long lasting relationships with the selected managers.

Tailor made solutions
Offering clients possibilities to structure their own investment portfolios.

Investment selection

Our investment process covers several phases. During this process many potential investments will fail to meet our stringent requirements. Only investments that comply with the mandate of our funds and have unanimously been approved by the Investment Committee will end up on the approved list of investments.

Phases of the investment process


 Scanning & Selection
  • Scan the alternative universe (databases, prime brokers, conferences, network, journals).

Due diligence 
  • Thorough screening of investment strategy and process.
  • Investment terms analysis.
  • Background checks on key personnel.
  • Checks on references and third party service providers.
  • In-depth interviews by telephone.
  • Operational and organizational due diligence.
  • Thorough assessment of investment contracts.

Finalization 
  • On-site visits, including process verification, procedures (trading, back-office, risk-management) and investment approval.

Ongoing monitoring
  • Monthly performance analyses, conference calls, quarterly questionnaires, organizational development, peer-group analysis and regular visits.