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Recorded on 7 June 2024 (Part 2 of 3)
🎙Convo with Zan Huang, Founder, Kaiyuan Macro hosted by Alvin Fan, CEO, OP Investment Management (OPIM)
Zan Huang dives into the core strategy behind Kaiyuan Macro - cross-country relative value investing. By focusing on identifying mispricings between currencies and interest rates across different nations, Zan's models aim to capture alpha independent of broader macro trends. In this session, he discusses the rationale for a relative value approach, highlighting the empirical evidence that shows these opportunities have historically offered higher risk-adjusted returns than directional bets.
OPIM - LinkedIn (OP Investment Management) // X (@opim_hk) // WeChat (hedgefund_club) // Website (www.opim.com.hk)
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Recorded on 7 Jun 2024 (Part 1 of 3)
🎙Convo with Zan Huang, Founder, Kaiyuan Macro
From academia to the world of finance, Zan Huang shares his journey from data science professor to FX macro quant. After obtaining his PhD in Information Systems, Zan was eager to apply his machine-learning skills to real-world problems. He transitioned to AllianceBernstein, where he spent years developing innovative quant models for currency portfolios. In this session, Zan discusses his initial steep learning curve adapting to the industry, as well as the insights he gained working with colleagues. For those interested in quantitative finance careers, this episode provides a unique perspective on navigating the shift from academia to working with institutional investment strategies
OPIM - LinkedIn (OP Investment Management) // X (@opim_hk) // WeChat (hedgefund_club) // Website (www.opim.com.hk)
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Recorded on 14 Jun 2024 (Part 3 of 3)
🎙Convo with Steven Luk, CEO, FountainCap
This 3-part interview features a discussion between OPIM CEO Alvin Fan and Steven Luk, CEO of Fountain Cap, a China-focused fund. They examine issues like navigating China's economic slowdown, the real estate market outlook, and opportunities in technology and other sectors.
Fan and Luk also analyze Hong Kong's role providing access to the China market. The conversation provides insights on current themes for investors seeking exposure to China and Asia.
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Recorded on 14 Jun 2024 (Part 2 of 3)
🎙Convo with Steven Luk, CEO, FountainCap
Steven Luk, CEO of FountainCap, one of the longest standing Asia focused funds in Hong Kong, and Alvin Fan, CEO of investment firm OPIM, discuss China's economic growth strategy amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. As relationships between major powers change, they explore how China is navigating global political crosscurrents through initiatives like Belt and Road and key partnerships. The experts also debate views on India as an alternative to China for investors and how fund managers are balancing investment opportunities in China with geopolitical risks. For institutional investors seeking insights into strategic considerations around China from experienced industry leaders, this discussion provides valuable perspectives.
OPIM - LinkedIn (OP Investment Management) // X (@opim_hk) // WeChat (hedgefund_club) // Website (www.opim.com.hk)
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Recorded on 14 Jun 2024 (Part 1 of 3)
🎙Convo with Steven Luk, CEO, FountainCap
In this insightful discussion, FountainCap CEO Steven Luk and OPIM CEO Alvin Fan explore how China is overcoming sanctions and skepticism through rapid technological innovation. They discuss China's advancements in areas like robotics, 5G, space exploration, and semiconductor chiplet technology that are positioning the country for future dominance.
OPIM - LinkedIn (OP Investment Management) // X (@opim_hk) // WeChat (hedgefund_club) // Website (www.opim.com.hk)
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Recorded on 16 May 2024 (Part 3 of 3)
🎙Convo with Xin Wu, Founder and Managing Partner, Banyan Partners hosted by Alvin Fan, CEO, OP Investment Management (OPIM)
Consumption, competition, and China's growth drivers - what's really moving the needle? In this part 3 of the interview, Xin Wu assesses economic strengths and weaknesses versus regional rivals. Discover challenges and opportunities through his candid perspective from being on-the-ground in Shanghai. #chinaeconomy #consumption #investment #chinaashares
OPIM - LinkedIn (OP Investment Management) // X (@opim_hk) // WeChat (hedgefund_club) // Website (www.opim.com.hk)
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Recorded on 16 May 2024 (Part 2 of 3)
🎙Convo with Xin Wu, Founder and Managing Partner, Banyan Partners hosted by Alvin Fan, CEO, OP Investment Management (OPIM)
China's property sector slump has left many wondering about risks. Get an insider's view as Xin Wu breaks down real estate's effect on banks and one reopening play. Uncover macro themes like liquidity and policy shifts through Xins on-the-ground lens. #China #realestate #propertymarket #liquidity
OPIM - LinkedIn (OP Investment Management) // X (@opim_hk) // WeChat (hedgefund_club) // Website (www.opim.com.hk)
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Recorded on 16 May 2024 (Part 1 of 3)
🎙Convo with Xin Wu, Founder and Managing Partner, Banyan Partners hosted by Alvin Fan, CEO, OP Investment Management (OPIM)
As China's economy evolves, bottom-up stock picking remains key. Tune in as Xin Wu, Founder and Managing Partner of Banyan Partners discusses his quantamental approach and shares a deep dive on an undervalued medical devices play. Learn how Xin finds hidden gems through rigorous private equity-style analysis in Asia's public markets. #chinastocks #chinaequities #qfii #quandamental #valueinvesting #alphauncovered #opim
OPIM - LinkedIn (OP Investment Management) // X (@opim_hk) // WeChat (hedgefund_club) // Website (www.opim.com.hk)
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Recorded on 14 Mar 2024 (Part 2 of 2)
🎙Convo with Jason Park, Portfolio Manager, Counterwave hosted by Alvin Fan, CEO, OP Investment Management (OPIM)
In this interview with Counterwave Fund PM Jason Park, he discusses secular growth opportunities emerging in Korea. He identifies trends benefiting Korean companies from increasing geopolitical tensions driving decoupling from China in areas like green energy infrastructure and semiconductors. Park also highlights Korea's leadership in robotics and defense. He explains how focusing on catalyst-driven investments in secular growth themes has helped identify cheap companies poised for a narrative change. The interview touches on plans to grow the team as assets increase. This provides insights into Counterwave's investment approach and views on compelling long-term opportunities developing in Korea across industries like EVs, semiconductors, robotics, and defense.
OPIM - LinkedIn (OP Investment Management) // X (@opim_hk) // WeChat (hedgefund_club) // Website (www.opim.com.hk)
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Recorded on 14 Mar 2024 (Part 1 of 2)
🎙Convo with Jason Park, Portfolio Manager, Counterwave hosted by Alvin Fan, CEO, OP Investment Management (OPIM)
Counterwave Fund manager Jason Park discusses how he navigated the changing Korean market landscape in 2023 to deliver strong returns. With #demographiccrisis and #CorporateGovernance policy shifts transforming the country, hear how Jason identifies ""value plus catalyst"" opportunities arising from change.
OPIM - LinkedIn (OP Investment Management) // X (@opim_hk) // WeChat (hedgefund_club) // Website (www.opim.com.hk)
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Welcome aboard! Alpha Uncovered is on a mission to deep dive into the minds of breakout asset managers. Through candid, non-AI interviews, we'll uncover their secret sauce: the strategies,…