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TTU149: Risk, Return, Repeat: The Portable Alpha Revival ft. Razvan Remsing & Alan Dunne

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Apr 9, 2025
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Razvan Remsing
Razvan Remsing, Director of Investment Solutions at Aspect Capital, dives into portable alpha strategies that are gaining traction in today's turbulent markets. He explains how a multi-asset approach can enhance portfolio performance, especially when traditional allocations falter. Listeners will discover how Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) play a vital role in managing risk while seeking returns. With insights on the evolving landscape of investment strategies, this discussion highlights the importance of adaptability for a new generation of investors.
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INSIGHT

Portable Alpha's Revival

  • Portable alpha, a strategy combining beta exposure with uncorrelated returns, is regaining popularity.
  • Investors seek ways to enhance portfolio efficiency in current market conditions.
ANECDOTE

Razvan's Journey to Aspect

  • Razvan Remsing's early career involved traditional quant roles and experiencing the 2008 financial crisis.
  • This experience sparked his interest in CTAs and led him to Aspect Capital.
INSIGHT

Need for Liquid Alternatives

  • The 2022 market highlighted the need for liquid alternatives, especially for institutions with private market allocations.
  • Illiquidity in private markets during crises necessitates stronger, more diversified liquid alternatives.
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