NORDIC HEDGE AWARD

The Nordic Hedge Award distinguishes outstanding hedge fund managers from and active in the Nordic region. All funds listed in the Nordic Hedge Index (NHX) are eligible for participating in the Nordic Hedge Award.

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NOMINATIONS 2024 NORDIC HEDGE AWARD:

A model co-developed with the Swedish House of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics selects the top five funds in each of the five strategy categories within the Nordic Hedge Index universe, based on five key performance measures. For the 2024 Nordic Hedge Award, view the nominations here:

Nominations

Determining the Winners

The Nordic Hedge Index comprises five distinct strategy categories, each reflected in the five regular award categories at the Nordic Hedge Award. All funds within the index with a track record of over three years compete for the main award categories, with the most outstanding among them vying for the prestigious ‘Best Nordic Hedge Fund Overall’—the crown jewel of the Nordic Hedge Award.

Regular Categories

A model co-developed with Stockholm School of Economics selects the top five funds in each of the strategy categories within the NHX, based on several key performance measures. A jury of industry professionals then evaluates the nominated funds using qualitative criteria. The final rankings are determined by aggregating these scores with equal weighting.

Equity
Fixed Income
CTA
Multi Manager
Diversified
Over-All

Rookie of the Year

Funds competing for the ‘Rookie of the Year’ award must have been launched within the 12 months leading up to the end of September of the award year. To be considered, funds must be listed in the Nordic Hedge Index, meeting all required criteria. The winner of ‘Best New Nordic Hedge Fund Launch’ is determined by a jury composed of past Nordic Hedge Award winners and other hedge fund managers, making this a desired peer award.

Rookie of the Year

Performance Awards

'Performance Awards' are won for achieving the highest net performance among all funds in the Nordic Hedge Index over the 12-month, 36-month, and 60-month periods . Qualifying funds must have a minimum track record of three years.The winners are determined solely by performance, with no other criteria influencing the results.

12M Performance
36M Performance
60M Performance

Jury Board

Unlike many industry awards, the Nordic Hedge Award goes beyond pure performance metrics by incorporating expert judgment. A panel of seasoned professionals from the Nordic hedge fund space evaluates nominated funds based on qualitative criteria, ensuring a well-rounded assessment.

Peter Ragnarsson

Head of Alternative Investments
PRI Pensionsgaranti

Julia Axelsson

Portfolio Manager, Asset Allocation, Manager Selection
Swedbank Robur

Gustav Karner

CEO & CIO
Apoteket's Pension Fund

Edvard Jansen

Portfolio Manager, Hedge Funds and Private Credit
Formue

Kari Vatanen

Head of Asset Allocation and Alternatives
Elo

Jukka-Pekka Poutanen

Portfolio Manager, Alternative Investments
Veritas

Previous Jury Boards

Northern Trust is delighted to sponsor the Nordic Hedge Award for the tenth consecutive year as part of our commitment to the Nordic hedge fund community.

Petra Sjögerås

Head of Nordic Region - Northern Trust

We greatly appreciate the Nordic Hedge Awards for the professional attention it brings to the alternative investment management space in the region as well as the opportunity to exchange views with other people in the industry.

Andreas Petterøe

Portfolio Manager Taiga Fund

One of the highlights of Spring has been attending the Awards evening, celebrating excellence and passion, catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. We hope that this rite of Spring will continue for Hedge Nordic and for Efficient for many years!

Mike Marcey

Managing Director – Efficient Capital

Harvest has been a sponsor of the Nordic Hedge Awards since 2016. Apart from the fact that we always have clients that are nominated for the Nordic Hedge Award, a reason to be a sponsor is that the award process is very well organized, including the Award Ceremony.

Björn Wendleby

Advokat/Partner at Harvest Advokatbyrå

The Nordic Hedge Award is more than just a trophy night—it’s a rare moment where the Nordic hedge fund community comes together to connect, exchange ideas, and recognize excellence. It’s not just valuable for managers locally, but also helps raise awareness globally, showcasing one of Europe’s most established and innovative hedge fund markets. Over the years, it has become the flagship event of our local industry.