Targeting Risk

 

The Benefits of Targeting Risk

 

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How We Make Risk Work for You

Meet Your Manager

We are different because we aim not only to grow your capital but also limit the downside. We do this by constantly monitoring what’s happening in markets and using dynamic risk controls which can rapidly respond as conditions change. We are always on, always working for you.

Russell KorgaonkarCIO, Man AHL

 
 

Man AHL – Investing For You

All information is as at 30 June 2024 unless otherwise indicated.

 

Insights

 
Dial Up Return, Not Risk: The Z-Shift FrameworkDial Up Return, Not Risk: The Z-Shift Framework November 2023By using hedge fund and risk management techniques, it is possible to improve upon the traditional 60/40 portfolio.
Bonds: Shaken, but Not StirredBonds: Shaken, but Not StirredSeptember 2023On the bright prospects for bonds and multi-asset portfolios.
No More Horses! The Predictability of Returns and Risk, and Their Use in Asset ManagementNo More Horses! The Predictability of Returns and Risk, and Their Use in Asset ManagementMay 2022Returns are hard to predict, but we don’t need to predict returns with greater accuracy to generate better returns from portfolios. We argue that by abandoning return forecasting and focusing instead on risk, we can create a portfolio that has both high risk-adjusted returns and high absolute returns.
Leverage Does Not Equal RiskLeverage Does Not Equal RiskApril 2022Does higher leverage always imply higher risk? Not always – leverage can also be used to improve diversification and risk-adjusted returns, while minimising the concentration in a portfolio.
We See Risk Where Others May Not: The Z-Shift Framework - Empirical Evaluation Since 1995We See Risk Where Others May Not: The Z-Shift Framework - Empirical Evaluation Since 1995September 2021With the application of hedge fund and risk management techniques, we show that it is possible to improve both the returns and risk properties of traditional 60/40 portfolios.
We See Risk Where Others May Not: Active Risk Management in PracticeWe See Risk Where Others May Not: Active Risk Management in PracticeSeptember 2021Three categories of risk mitigating techniques can be employed to build portfolios that have similar risk characteristics to traditional portfolios, but with improved returns: volatility targeting; momentum overlays; and bond / equity correlation triggers.
 

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Considerations

One should carefully consider the risks associated with investing, whether the strategy suits your investment requirements and whether you have sufficient resources to bear any losses which may result from an investment:

  • Market Risk - The Strategy is subject to normal market fluctuations and the risks associated with investing in international securities markets and therefore the value of your investment and the income from it may rise as well as fall and you may not get back the amount originally invested.

  • Counterparty Risk - The Strategy will be exposed to credit risk on counterparties with which it trades in relation to on-exchange traded instruments such as futures and options and where applicable, ‘over-the- counter’("OTC","non-exchange") transactions. OTC instruments may also be less liquid and are not afforded the same protections that may apply to participants trading instruments on an organised exchange.

  • Currency Risk - The value of investments designated in another currency may rise and fall due to exchange rate fluctuations. Adverse movements in currency exchange rates may result in a decrease in return and a loss of capital. It may not be possible or practicable to successfully hedge against the currency risk exposure in all circumstances.

  • Liquidity Risk - The Strategy may make investments or hold trading positions in markets that are volatile and which may become illiquid. Timely and cost efficient sale of trading positions can be impaired by decreased trading volume and/or increased price volatility.

  • Financial Derivatives - The Strategy will invest financial derivative instruments ("FDI") (instruments whose prices are dependent on one or more underlying asset) to achieve its investment objective. The use of FDI involves additional risks such as high sensitivity to price movements of the asset on which it is based. The extensive use of FDI may significantly multiply the gains or losses.

  • Leverage - The Strategy's use of FDI may result in increased leverage which may lead to significant losses.

  • Model and Data Risk - The Investment Manager relies on quantitative trading models and data supplied by third parties. If models or data prove to be incorrect or incomplete, the Strategy may be exposed to potential losses. Models can be affected by unforeseen market disruptions and/or government or regulatory intervention, leading to potential losses.

  • Commodity Risk - The Strategy may have exposure to commodities, the value of which can be volatile may carry additional risk. Commodity prices can also be influenced by the prevailing political climate and government stability in commodity producing nations.

 

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