Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Jordi Visser – Next Generation of Manager Allocation (Capital Allocators, EP.92)

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Mar 25, 2019
Jordi Visser, President & CIO of Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers, shares insights from his journey from a blue-collar upbringing to leading a $1.7 billion asset management firm. He discusses innovative strategies in equity market-neutral investments, highlighting the role of data visualization and behavioral alpha. Jordi also dives into the challenges of data analytics outside equities, the impact of high corporate leverage, and exciting opportunities in biotech. His forward-thinking approach offers a roadmap for allocators navigating the evolving hedge fund landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Meeting George Weiss

  • After leaving Morgan Stanley, Visser started a macro fund which grew to $50 million.
  • He then met George Weiss, leading to a life-changing partnership.
INSIGHT

Static vs. Dynamic Management

  • Static management in hedge funds is problematic; dynamic, active management is essential.
  • Data visualization helps identify active vs. passive managers.
INSIGHT

Importance of Turnover and Behavioral Alpha

  • Consistent returns come from smart turnover and behavioral alpha.
  • Behavioral alpha involves preemptively adjusting risk based on Bayesian frameworks.
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