Bramshott’s Europe Fund, with $460 million in the fund strategy, delivered 2.71% to their investors February while European equities, as measured by the Stoxx 600, rose 4.81%, according to a letter to investors reviewed by ValueWalk. The hedge fund seeded by Louis Bacon of Moore Capital is having a good year compared to the broad equity indices, which are roughly flat for 2014. After a volatile January, European stocks were positive in February as emerging markets and foreign exchange fears lessened. With the central bank safety net in view, the letter noted that as the ECB promised action if necessary and soothing…
Bramshott Vows To Stay The Course, Sell On Strength
Mark Melin
Mark Melin is an alternative investment practitioner whose specialty is recognizing the impact of beta market environment on a technical trading strategy. A portfolio and industry consultant, wrote or edited three books including High Performance Managed Futures (Wiley 2010) and The Chicago Board of Trade’s Handbook of Futures and Options (McGraw-Hill 2008) and taught a course at Northwestern University's executive education program.