

Why Hedge Fund Managers Must Adapt or Die | Kyle Mowery on The Future of Small Cap Value
7 snips Jan 14, 2025
Kyle Mowery, Portfolio Manager and Founder of Grizzly Rock Capital, shares insights from 13 years of experience in small/mid-cap value investing. He discusses the difficulties small-cap managers face in today’s market and the shifts required to adapt strategies. Mowery emphasizes clear communication with investors and the importance of evolving investment approaches post-COVID. He also explores the benefits of joining established teams instead of starting solo funds and offers tips on building trust with investors through reputable partnerships.
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Joining a Pod Shop
- Join a pod shop if your investment skills align with their approach.
- Pod shops offer substantial profit potential, advanced risk management, and quantitative expertise.
Importance of Relationships
- Investor relationships are built on trust and personal connections, not just legal documents.
- Family offices and high-net-worth individuals especially value these personal relationships.
Launching Grizzly Rock
- Kyle Mowery launched his fund right after business school with less than $1 million.
- He now advises against this approach, emphasizing the need for more robust initial resources.