Welcome
Ascend Partners is an opportunistic U.S.-focused long/short equity strategy. Our mission is to generate superior risk-adjusted returns that maximize gains and minimize volatility over a broad range of market environments. We believe that our fundamental investment strategy is robust, scalable and can be a consistent source of alpha for our clients. Our philosophy is well matched with our clients' expectations: to consistently achieve outstanding risk-adjusted performance through superior skill in security selection, capital allocation, and risk management.
People
- CIO has 25 years experience as a long/short portfolio manager, navigating through a myriad of financial crises and market cycles, delivering positive net returns in 23 of the 25 years1
- Significant individual accountability and alignment with client interests
See Important Notes regarding performance information.
1Includes the period 1994 to 1999 prior to the founding of Ascend Capital;
strategies employed were different from those employed by Ascend Capital
Process
- Robust and scalable systems that emphasize primary research
- Sector focus is designed to create a consistent alpha stream
- Strong emphasis on limiting downside risk
- Leverage technology to identify, classify, prioritize, and monitor a steady flow of investment opportunities
See Important Notes regarding performance information.
Performance
- Historically low market correlation
See Important Notes regarding performance information.
Contact Information
Ascend Capital
4 Orinda Way, Suite 200-C
Orinda, CA 94563
101 California Street, Suite 1525
San Francisco, CA 94111
T: 415.217.8300
F: 415.217.7697