New York (HedgeCo.net) – Alpha Theory announced the acquisition of hedge fund risk management consulting firm Axtell Consulting Group. The acquisition allows Alpha Theory to offer a more comprehensive set of risk and portfolio management consulting services to its clients. Axtell will continue to support its current clients as well as offering Alpha Theory clients a new set of risk management expertise.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very excited by the new opportunities we can provide our clients with the acquisition of Axtell Consulting,\u201d said Cameron Hight, CEO of Alpha Theory. \u201cOur customers are constantly challenged by the daunting task of constructing a portfolio that accurately reflects their fundamental research. At the same time, they must pay heed to the exigent risk factors that are easily overlooked without effective risk management. The combined company provides holistic portfolio management that optimizes position sizing on both fundamental and statistical levels.\u201d<\/p>\n
Benjamin Dunn, founder of Axtell Consulting Group, will immediately become Alpha Theory\u2019s Chief Operating Officer and head of the consulting practice. Benn\u2019s extensive experience offers clients a unique perspective into best practices gained from numerous consultations and implemented by some of the world\u2019s premier money managers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe combination of Axtell and Alpha Theory creates the ideal foundation for a fundamental investor\u2019s investment process\u201d, said Benjamin Dunn, CEO of Axtell Consulting.\u00a0 \u201cWhile portfolio and risk management tools have historically been defined by backwards looking measurements, Alpha Theory provides money managers with a truly forward looking risk assessment.\u00a0 This is unique in the investment industry and provides a great platform from which to incorporate risk analysis.\u201d<\/p>\n
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