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Multi-Strat March Madness – Crowded Trades Unwinding? - Bloomberg article highlight early March '25 losses for large Multi-Strats. Firms like Citadel, Millennium and others may be facing rare losses amid forced unwinds. With risk systems under stress and leverage amplifying the pain, is this a true test of resilience—or just another investing opportunity? #multistrats #hedgefunds #citadel #millennium #trading Full Bloomberg piece here: https://lnkd.in/gJk44MTE

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PODCAST: GOLD, CRYPTO AND INFLATION with Sam Cutler of 333 Capital Harry Daniels of LiveSquawk interviewed Sam Cutler of 333 Capital, an ARB Asset Management manager on Friday and discussed the CPI numbers and the effect of Trump tariffs on everything from gold prices to crypto markets. Take a listen! https://lnkd.in/dwjnQy6J

Wishing all friends, family, and followers in the USA a wonderful Thanksgiving! - In the spirit of giving thanks, a couple of quotes from Jack Bogle, Founder of Vanguard Investments, on being asked his advice on living a long, happy, honorable life by Art Carey a Philadelphia Inquirer Reporter. Here is a summary of what Bogle shared: ·????????never forget the important role of luck in your life. Never, never, never, never say, ‘I did it all myself.’ Nobody does it all themselves. And when somebody has the temerity to tell me they did, I say to them: ‘That’s wonderful. I’m not sure I’ve ever met anybody who did it all themselves, but could I ask you one question: How did you arrange to be born in the United States of America?’ ·????????be a decent human being, and don’t think you’re better than anybody else, no matter what your condition of wealth or importance. ·????????never let things — the material possessions you may come to accumulate — become the measure of your life. ·????????follow your own instincts, try to be yourself, and live your own life. And finally… ·????????don’t forget your family, because in the end, that’s all you really have. In the spirit of Bogle’s humility, let’s acknowledge the role of luck, collaboration, and those who’ve paved the way—be it in markets or in life. Grateful for family, friends, and the power of simple, enduring principles that stand the test of time. Best, The ARB Team. Jack Bogle Photo: Courtesy of Bloomberg

Seeking Top Fund Managers to Drive Alpha : ARB Asset Management and ARB Trading Group are expanding our roster of elite fund managers and traders. Backed by institutional investors, our deep experience as a proprietary trading group and the strength of our flagship multi-strategy fund, we are looking for top-tier talent to amplify ARB Group’s alpha generation capabilities. If you have a proven track record and meet our rigorous standards, please visit https://lnkd.in/g7P7yXv2 to start the process. Some Criteria for Consideration: ·?Quantitative Performance Metrics: * Sharpe Ratio >1.4 * Sortino >1.8 * Calmar > 2 ·?Strategy Focus: Derivatives-heavy strategies—futures/options across highly liquid traded markets. ·?Preferred Approach: Systematic/Algorithmic strategies over Discretionary. ·?Track Record: Minimum of 18 months of live, portable performance. · AUM Requirements: >$2mm AUM with demonstrated capacity for >$100mm. NOTE: This is not definitive, qualitative assessments / stress tests will also take place. Who We’re Looking For: ·?Flagship Fund Managers: Pedigreed, non-correlated (to ARB portfolio) managers who demonstrate ability to capture alpha within ARB’s flagship multi-strategy fund, leveraging institutional capital to drive growth. ·?Internal Managers: Top traders seeking to join ARB’s proprietary trading platform with the opportunity to scale strategies and drive operational alpha. ·?External Managers: Innovators whose strategies align with ARB’s commitment to risk-adjusted returns and institutional excellence, looking to scale. Why Partner with ARB? ·? Flagship Funding: Tap into ARB’s institutional-grade capital for your strategies. ·? Collaborative Ecosystem: Join over 300 handpicked managers and traders under a dynamic, multi-strategy structure. ·? Operational Alpha: Leverage industry-leading infrastructure, compliance, and technology to amplify your performance and trading edge. ·? Growth Opportunities: Drive your strategies across flagship funds, SMAs, and tailored proprietary pathways. If you’re driven to excel in a high-performance, collaborative environment, let’s explore how ARB can support your growth with institutional capital. DM me or email directly to start the conversation. #AssetManagement #PropTrading #Alpha #HedgeFunds #ARB #investing

Oct ’24 Review: Multi-Strat Funds Outperform Amid Market Volatility (Comparisons) > Firms like Citadel, Schonfeld, Point72, and Millennium secured gains across asset classes in October '24 as they leveraged their diversified, multi-asset models. Key October Performance Highlights: ? Schonfeld Strategic Advisors > Monthly Gain: +2.3%, YTD: +15.5% - Schonfeld led in performance, driven by discretionary equity strategies that capitalized on market shifts. ? Point72 > Monthly Gain: +2.2%, YTD: +13.5% - Point72’s diversified approach yielded robust equity returns, weathering the challenges of October’s bond sell-off. ? Citadel Wellington > Monthly Gain: +1.2%, YTD: +11.2% - Citadel continued strong, with gains across both its Tactical Trading fund (up 2% in October, 18% YTD) and its flagship, Wellington. ? Millennium > Monthly Gain: +0.4%, YTD: +10% - Millennium maintained consistent returns by deploying capital across equities, fixed income, and macro strategies. ? Walleye > Monthly Gain: +1.9%, YTD: +13.3% - Walleye capitalized on volatility trading strategies, demonstrating resilience through market swings. Market Backdrop: Volatility and Cross-Asset Stress - October saw rising U.S. Treasury yields reach 5% as inflation and increased bond supply created headwinds, marking a likely third straight year of losses in the bond market. Equities were also pressured, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite falling for a third month amid mega-cap sell-offs. However, multi-strategy funds, benefiting from their ability to pivot across assets, delivered positive returns, underscoring their structural flexibility and diverse alpha generation. Strategic and Structural Resilience - Multi-strategy funds leverage diversified teams that specialize independently yet function under a unified risk framework. Schonfeld and Citadel exemplify how differing strategies—Schonfeld’s discretionary, fundamentally-driven equity model versus Citadel’s quantitative and discretionary blend—create resilience across firms. Such intra-sector diversity enables adaptable risk allocations, uncorrelated positioning, and rapid response to dislocation, crucial for today’s volatile markets. YTD Performance and Outlook for 2024 - As rate stability and inflation persist, multi-strategy managers appear well-positioned to deliver risk-adjusted returns. Their adaptability, robust frameworks, and multiple alpha sources make them attractive to institutional investors prioritizing portfolio stability and return resilience. For allocators, the October results solidify multi-strategy hedge funds as resilient core holdings, capable of thriving in challenging markets, remaining an essential part of a diversified, high-performance institutional portfolio. Come visit ARB Asset Management to learn more about our alpha capture. #trading #investing #multistrat #Citadel #Millennium #Point72 #ARB

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