11/03/2025

Engineering Alpha using Trend & Volatility on Equity Beta

Eric uncovers his unique approach combining long-term equity market trend analysis with short-term volatility management. Discover the secret sauce of strategies that don’t just follow the crowd – they dance to their own quantitative beat.
10/29/2025

Brake Lights are Flashing

Highway traffic is sobering. It’s only when you slam to a complete stop that you realize you were just driving 65 mph protected only by a painted line everyone agrees not to cross. The economy operates in a similar manner. Stay within the lines, smooth sailing. Cross the lines, things can get ugly.
04/04/2025

April 2025

In November, the Altus Long Short Momentum Fund generated a net return of +4.9% for the Founder’s Share class
11/11/2024

October 2024

In October, the Altus Long Short Momentum Fund generated a net return of -1.34% for the Founder’s Share class. This compares to a loss of -.74% for the HFRI Long/Short Directional Hedge Fund Index.
10/25/2024

The Long/Short Strategy

Long/short equity strategies represent a sophisticated, risk-respecting approach to equity market exposure. In an era of heightened uncertainty, these strategies aim to reduce portfolio volatility and drawdowns without sacrificing return potential.
10/08/2024

September 2024

In September, the Altus Long Short Momentum Fund generated a net return of +1.55% for the Founder’s Share class. This compares to a gain of +2.1% for the S&P 500 Index, and +1.4% for the HFR Long/Short Directional Hedge Fund Index.
08/27/2024

Momentum’s Worst Enemy

Momentum fuels powerful trends, but eventually, a new force emerges to challenge it: mean reversion. Understanding how to navigate between these two market dynamics can transform volatility into a strategic opportunity to protect capital and capture returns.