New York – (HedgeCo.net): Nautical Capital Management LLC, an asset management company specializing in the development and management of diversified commodity portfolios, announced today the launch of its commodity-based absolute return strategies. The firm offers investors both systematic and discretionary absolute return and enhanced index strategies. These commodity strategies, which are targeted to fund of funds, family offices, institutional investors and endowments, are intended to be the most diversified, comprehensive and tailored commodities funds offered anywhere in the world.
Commenting on the effort, David Henritze, CEO of Nautical Capital Management, said, “When you think of equities, you think of Fidelity, when you think of fixed income you think of Pimco and when you think of commodities we want investors to think of Nautical Capital Management. Our robust product suite allows institutional investors one stop shopping if they are interested in investing in this diverse asset class.”
Ryan Carrier, Chief Investment Officer of Nautical Capital Management added, “We work hard to help our clients find the right commodities products and solutions to help them fulfill their investment objectives. Our strategies are positioned to benefit from specific and liquid inefficiencies in the marketplace which can translate into great opportunities for our clients.”
Nautical Capital began managing partner capital in December and has already secured a $20 million commitment to launch two Exchange Traded Funds. The two products, scheduled for the second quarter of 2010, are listed hedge fund strategies systematically trading crude oil and natural gas.
About Nautical Capital Management:
Nautical Capital Management LLC is a private global commodities fund management company specializing in the trading of diversified commodity portfolios. With over 70 years of combined experience in the commodity asset class and investing, the firm offers superior structured product design, historical data analysis, commodity asset allocation analysis, quantitative modeling, managed funds, and strategic trade execution. Nautical specializes in tailored-made investment solutions for commodity asset allocators and absolute return seekers of all kinds. To learn more about Nautical visitwww.NauticalCapital.com.
