Multi and single strategy multi-manager programs, allocating assets to absolute return managers not affiliated with the firm.

Multi-manager Programs (Multi-Strategy and Single Strategy)

Ramius operates a large multi-manager program alongside our single and multi-strategy programs.  Although operationally distinct, Ramius Alternative Solutions portfolio managers have the unique advantage of being able to draw upon the capital markets expertise of Ramius through daily discussions with those managing similar strategies internally.  This enables a deeper understanding of the environment for various investment strategies resulting in a more effective analysis of underlying sub-managers.

Multi-strategy programs within the multi-manager platform include:

• Diversified Absolute Return
• Concentrated Multi-Strategy
• Customized Solutions (including hedging overlays, completion portfolios, regulatory/tax structures and client-driven portfolio constraints)

The platform also includes other single strategy specializations such as:

• Long/Short Equity
• Global Activist

The Alternative Solutions group employs strict evaluation procedures to determine the opportunity set for each strategy, source appropriate "institutional quality" sub-managers, conduct detailed investment, operational, legal, financial and risk due diligence on each sub-manager, and utilize sophisticated qualitative and quantitative techniques to construct portfolios of those sub-managers.  The resulting portfolio allocations are continuously analyzed and adjusted according to the outlook for each strategy and sub-manager. 

Ramius Alternative Solutions does not allocate assets to sub-managers affiliated with the Firm.