The views expressed in this program are solely those of the host and speakers in their individual capacity and they do not necessarily reflect the views of the program’s sponsors or the entities with which any of the participants are affiliated. The contents of this program are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute and should not be considered legal, tax, investment advice or a solicitation of the sale or purchase of any futures, options or swaps contracts.

Guests: Carrie Lo, Director of Hedge Strategies at CalSTRS; Ryan Abrams, Portfolio Manager at Wisconsin Alumni Research Association; Ela Karahasanoglu, VP at Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Part 1

Topics discussed:

  • How to use risk mitigation strategies in an organization
  • The risks of risk parity strategies
  • The ins and outs of a manager selection process

 

Part 2

Topics discussed:

  • Carrie’s approach to choosing managers
  • Why thorough preparation and vision for risk mitigation strategies is necessary
  • How management fees should be structured
  • Current trends during dislocation periods

 

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The views expressed in this program are solely those of the host and speakers in their individual capacity and they do not necessarily reflect the views of the program’s sponsors or the entities with which any of the participants are affiliated. The contents of this program are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute and should not be considered legal, tax, investment advice or a solicitation of the sale or purchase of any futures, options or swaps contracts.

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