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The traditional 60/40 portfolio, combining the complementary roles of equities and bonds, remains a central reference point in institutional portfolio construction. Few investors have as much experience managing a portfolio around this framework as Folketrygdfondet, Norway’s Government Pension Fund Norway, which manages more than NOK 400 billion. Kjetil Houg,...

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Tidan Capital Launches UCITS Version of NOVA

Swedish multi-strategy boutique Tidan Capital has launched a UCITS version of its NOVA volatility arbitrage strategy, broadening access to the strategy among institutional investors....

Adrigo Moves to Long-Only Approach in New Phase

Staffan Östlin stepped down from his role as portfolio manager of Adrigo Small & Midcap L/S during the summer, with responsibility for the fund...

Finland’s Distressed Real Estate Market Creates Opportunities for Buyers

Finland’s commercial real-estate market is going through one of its most difficult periods in decades. Much of the coverage has focused on the pain:...

Protean Officially Launches Global Aktiesparfond

Stock-picking boutique Protean Funds Scandinavia has officially launched its low-cost active Global fund on September 15, building on the early success of its Nordic...

Nordic Hedge Funds End Summer on a Strong Note

After a brief dip in July, Nordic hedge funds ended the summer on a strong note, gaining an average of 1.5 percent in August....

Colosseum Turns Corner as Douglas Swedberg Joins as Portfolio Manager

After two difficult months in April and May, hedge fund Colosseum Global Alpha has regained momentum over the summer, posting three consecutive positive months....

BMS Adds New Teams and Continues Development of Two Centre Books

Brummer Multi-Strategy (BMS) continued to evolve its portfolio during the first half of the year, adding three specialist teams, parting ways with a U.S.-focused...

Nordic CTAs Bounce Back as Trends Strengthen

The NHX CTA Index rebounded strongly in August, supported primarily by gains in currencies and equity markets. Most managers and sub-strategy groups finished the...

Volt Diversified Alpha Posts Second-Best Month

Volt Diversified Alpha Fund delivered an estimated 5.8 percent gain in August, its second-best monthly performance since launching in early 2017, as its systematic...

Azpire Capital Brings Systematic Long/Short Strategy to Digital Assets

A trio of founders from Aarhus, Denmark, is launching a fund built around a systematic long/short strategy for digital asset markets. After almost two...

Per Johansson to Leave Origo Fonder at Year-End

Per Johansson is set to leave his role as Co-Chief Investment Officer and partner at Origo Fonder at the end of the year after...

How Steadnor Combines Systematic Investing, High ROIC and Concentration

After more than a decade as a stockbroker in Oslo and London, Morten Norton Halle developed his own framework for investing in equities, shaped...