Steven Richey

First Quadrant specializes in alternative approaches to global investing. The firm offers an array of investment solutions in the following areas: macro, currency, commodities, equity market neutral, long/short equities, multi-asset, tax management, tail-risk management and inflation protection. They employ a centralized team-based approach to the traditional functions of investment research, portfolio management, and implementation. Their security analysis and overall investment management process is both fundamental and systematic.

PIMCO employs a broad range of portfolio management tools that seek to appropriately manage risk, hedge exposures, and seek returns consistent with client guidelines. They have considerable experience in many global investment strategies, including fixed income and equity strategies. The firm also offers alternative strategies, mainly through private investment vehicles like private equity and hedge funds. PIMCO combines top-down macroeconomic forecasting with rigorous bottom-up credit analysis in their investment process.

Functions as a College/University

QVR seeks to generate returns by taking exposure to various components of the volatility complex. Their investment strategy is a data-driven, options-focused strategy across absolute return, risk premium and hedging.