AMB :- Opalesque Exclusive: Pinerion Management's Asian volatility strategy outperforms as markets react to uncertainty

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York for New Managers: Volatility strategies have been popular with investors in the West for several years. Prior to 2019, the short volatility trade paid investors handsomely. This year, in...Article Link

Opalesque Exclusive: Pinerion Management's Asian volatility strategy outperforms as markets react to uncertainty

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York for New Managers: Volatility strategies have been popular with investors in the West for several years. Prior to 2019, the short volatility trade paid investors handsomely...Article Link

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