ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES
Alpha Seeker is a tactical long/short strategy that uses TCM’s Volatility Dashboard signals to adjust market beta exposure. The strategy seeks to generate a differentiated return stream with low correlation to traditional equity and bond markets.
Alpha Seeker
How Alpha Seeker Works
Monitor
The Volatility Dashboard tracks market and volatility indicators for changes in the risk environment.
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Evaluate
TCM’s signals assess whether market conditions favor positive or negative beta exposure.
Position
The strategy may take long or short market beta exposure based on the prevailing signal environment.
Rebalance
Exposure is adjusted as signals change, allowing the strategy to respond dynamically to changing markets.
A different source of return potential.
Alpha Seeker is designed to complement traditional stock and bond allocations rather than replicate them. By tactically moving between long and short market beta, the strategy seeks to produce returns that are less dependent on the direction of the equity market.
Seeks a return stream with lower correlation to traditional equity exposure.
Low-Correlation Objective
Can take either positive or negative market beta rather than remaining structurally long.
Two-Sided Opportunity
Uses TCM’s volatility research and disciplined signal framework to guide exposure as conditions change.
Risk-Responsive
Where Alpha Seeker May Fit
For investors seeking a differentiated return stream across full market cycles.
Who it may be for
Alpha Seeker may fit investors seeking an alternative return stream with less reliance on traditional long-only equity exposure. It can serve as a diversifying satellite allocation alongside traditional equity and fixed-income strategies.
Strategy Objective
Alpha Seeker seeks differentiated returns across full market cycles through flexible long/short positioning, including the ability to pursue positive returns during periods of significant market stress.
Strategy Highlights
- ✓ Seeks a differentiated return stream with lower correlation to traditional equity markets.
- ✓ Uses TCM Volatility Dashboard signals to tactically shift between long and short market beta.
- ✓ Adjusts directional exposure as market and volatility conditions change.
- ✓ Follows a systematic, rules-based process for positioning and risk management.
- ✓ Provides transparent positioning with daily exposure data.
Key Facts
| Inception | 10/1/2011 |
| Strategy Type | Tactical Long/Short Equity |
| Benchmark | NYLI Hedge Multi-Strategy ETF (QAI) |
| Directional Exposure | Long or Short market beta |
| Signal Framework | TCM Volatility Dashboard |
| Rebalance Frequency | Daily |
How we put it all together
Our Volatility Dashboard combines these and other signals into a single framework that helps guide our hedging decisions. Learn more about our philosophy and process.