Perform thorough investigations of firm, people and operations. Many strategies can be operationally complex. Background Checks Asset/Liability Mgt, Financing Sources & Leverage Operational Efficiency and Infrastructure Business Continuity, Incentive Alignment and Controls SkyView implements comprehensive and pertinent quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Quantitative Due Diligence
Efficiently allocate resources by analyzing sustainability of alpha generation vs expectations in various environments. We review: Factor model analyses, correlations, drawdowns, etc. Time Series Analyses, Monte Carlo Simulations Attribution of returns and Scenario Analyses Peer Group Analysis
Qualitative Due Diligence
Managers must possess exceptional investment capabilities with integrity, passion, and skill. Perform evaluations considering: Experience and Edge Soundness and sustainability of strategy and process Risk controls , leverage, liquidity, exposures, etc. Organization structure, incentives, and alignment of interests AUM limitations on alpha generation and liquidity