In times of ongoing high market volatility and crisis, investors and portfolio managers face the challenging task of assessing investment-related risks and possible returns

In the light of multiple discussions raised in AP community about strategies that help investors through market downturns, we would like to share a perspective on advantages of an active asset management approach or so-called actively traded hedge-fund strategy based on the example of a classic long-short US equity strategy.

When market volatility goes up, investors increase their investments in volatility strategies that they deem as capable of yielding the most lucrative returns.

As investors look for ways to protect their investment portfolios from market shocks, finding the most efficient hedging instrument becomes a top priority.