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Supporting the Next Generation of Emerging Hedge Fund Managers

3 February 2026 Public Theron de Ris

Herding and career risk in the investment management business have conspired against asset growth at the bottom of the food chain, creating an opportunity for a new entrant to provide capital in a systematic way to niche managers with proven higher returns

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - October 2025

18 November 2025 Public Kettera Strategies

Long term trend programs were positive in October, primarily supported by gains in long equity index positions in the US and Asia (Japan). FX was the second-best performing sector, led by long USD positions vs. G10, most notably the JPY, as the USD rallied over 4% versus the yen

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - September 2025

13 October 2025 Public Kettera Strategies

September was primarily dominated by two strong trends: rising precious and base metals, and rising global equity indices. Most of the long-term trend programs that we follow fully captured both, leading to a very strong positive month

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - August 2025

17 September 2025 Public Kettera Strategies

In August, discretionary global macro managers generally performed well, with many profiting from concentrated trades in metals, rates, and (certain) currencies. Long positions in precious metals—particularly gold and silver—were consistent profit centers across several managers that we track

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - July 2025

15 August 2025 Public Kettera Strategies

Systematic long term trend followers were positive in July with some rather consistent performance attribution across programs

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - June 2025

17 July 2025 Public Kettera Strategies

Long term trend following programs were generally higher in June although some programs still put up negative numbers, prolonging their performance drought

The Case for Credit Default Swap Index Strategies as an Alternative to Equities

1 July 2025 Public Danny White

While many market participants buy protection on CDS indices in order to hedge credit risk, selling protection on CDS indices can be an effective way of generating income in credit markets with a high degree of liquidity and diversification

The Rise of Tokenized Real Assets: Alpha in the Age of Digitized Ownership

23 June 2025 Public Marina Goche

The real opportunity lies in understanding how tokenized assets can enhance portfolio construction, improve risk adjusted returns, and provide access to previously illiquid markets

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - May 2025

16 June 2025 Public Kettera Strategies

Discretionary global macro programs were mixed, with positive programs posting modest gains, while a few programs - including some of those that we track - took larger losses

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - April 2025

15 May 2025 Public Kettera Strategies

Long term trend programs had a very difficult April. The announcement of tariffs on “Liberation Day” by the U.S. administration on April 2nd triggered a sharp repricing of risk across many sectors and markets which resulted in broad-based price reversals across equities, fixed income, certain commodities, and the U.S. dollar

Finding Clarity Amidst Crisis: Investing in Tokenised Fixed Income Markets

12 May 2025 Public Jesse Knutson

We are clearly in a time of significant change for markets, geopolitics, and more. Looking at the broader picture, blockchain technology and, by extension, tokenisation is the first genuine opportunities we have had in generations to rethink finance and do things differently

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - March 2025

15 April 2025 Public Kettera Strategies

Most of the discretionary global macro managers we track delivered positive returns in March - with many outperforming due to concentrated, high-conviction positions as opposed to broad diversification

How Multi-Manager Hedge Funds Can Tame Complexity and Optimize Performance

8 April 2025 Public David Nable

Firms’ commitment to modernizing data and infrastructure systems will play a pivotal role in their ability to make multi-manager strategies work

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - February 2025

24 March 2025 Public Kettera Strategies

February proved a very challenging month for many systematic trend-following CTAs amid several trend reversals across multiple asset classes, frequent and opposing tariff announcements, inflation fears, and high stakes geopolitical stress

USD Strength and FX Hedging Considerations for Fund Managers

24 March 2025 Public Brett Morrell

As global markets continue their attempts to adjust to the policies of President Trump’s second term, there is a resounding sentiment of uncertainty and volatility. However, one consistent market theme that appears to have staying power is the strength of the USD compared to other global currencies

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Supporting the Next Generation of Emerging Hedge Fund Managers

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The Case for Credit Default Swap Index Strategies as an Alternative to Equities

The Rise of Tokenized Real Assets: Alpha in the Age of Digitized Ownership

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - May 2025

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - April 2025

Finding Clarity Amidst Crisis: Investing in Tokenised Fixed Income Markets

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - March 2025

How Multi-Manager Hedge Funds Can Tame Complexity and Optimize Performance

Kettera Strategies Heat Map - February 2025

USD Strength and FX Hedging Considerations for Fund Managers

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