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Cboe set to launch new Cboe S&P 500 Variance Futures

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Cboe Global Markets announced that its new Cboe S&P 500 Variance Futures are expected to begin trading on Monday 23 September on the Cboe Futures Exchange. Cboe Global Markets added that the contracts will quote and trade directly in variance units, offering a simplified approach to managing and trading variance exposure.

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Wavelabs to offer modular version of eLiSA EMS AI-based analytics tools to traders

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Among the key products to now be available to traders and portfolio managers in a modular format is the EMS’ predictive fair value (FV) model. Groupama asset management has also been working with Wavelabs on its European fair value initiative. “It

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Trader of the Year Hedge Fund: Conversant Capital’s David Alfred

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When Mike called me about the opportunity to join Conversant, he emphasised the firm’s long-term, buy-and-hold strategy, akin to private equity. There’s been a reopening in capital markets. It’s been busy. There’s a very healthy dialogue at all times at both the portfolio-level and the position-level.

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Multi-Manager Hedge Funds: A Meritocratic Paradise or a Revolving Door of Burnout?

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The multi-manager hedge fund model is simple: Raise $10-20 billion, borrow at the fund level to take this to $50-$100 billion, and then allocate this capital to dozens of internal teams. Beta-Neutral Portfolios: For example, if the S&P 500 goes up or down by 5%, your team’s portfolio should move by ~0%.

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Single-Manager Hedge Funds: The Best Way to Get a Recurring Guest Spot on CNBC?

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They might have separate teams for specific strategies or markets, but everything is run under a single Profit & Loss statement (P&L). This setup creates many differences with multi-manager (MM) hedge funds , from investment styles to recruiting and careers. 10 – 15 positions rather than 100+).

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Trading at the frontier

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She joined Ninety One in 2021 from Royal London Asset Management where she had been head of dealing for three years. Markets are constantly challenging and that’s the key aspect to our role.” Gibson is a seasoned trader with an extensive career in markets. Markets have been tricky.

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Fixed Income Research: The Overlooked Younger Brother of Equity Research?

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For the right person, though, fixed income research can be even better than equity research, whether you’re at a bank, an asset management firm, a hedge fund, or a credit rating agency: Table of Contents: What is Fixed Income Research? Also, it can be quantitative or fundamental – or both! – Due to the age and the fact that J.C.