Investment philosophy
The following serve as a cornerstone of LGT CP’s investment philosophy:
- Hedge funds deliver alpha and asymmetric return profiles due to their high degrees of freedom, the investment skill of their experienced professionals and a high alignment of interest. Professionally managed fund of hedge funds are capable of delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns
- Rigorous institutional processes, a strong risk management culture and the experience, skills and judgment of LGT CP’s investment professionals allow us to identify investment talent and take prudent risks
- LGT CP adds value to its clients by:
- Identifying and providing access to profitable strategies and managers
- Active asset allocation, intelligent portfolio construction and effective portfolio management
- Adherence to strict risk management, relative to all investment and operational aspects
LGT CP’s core beliefs are:
- Hedge funds are run by people – make an effort to understand their motivations, backgrounds and personal situations
- Do not invest in something you do not understand
- Do not avoid risks, but rather take them consciously
- Never compromise on integrity
- Illiquidity and leverage have played a major role in most hedge fund blow-ups