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Angus Wai and Willem Sels

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Finding Alpha amid Uncertainty with Hedge Funds

by Willem Sels, Global Chief Investment Officer, HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth; Angus Wai, Founder, CEO, CIO, Polymer Capital Management
Mar 26, 2026

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As geopolitical risk remains elevated and market narratives continue to shift, alpha has become less consistent and harder to find. In this episode, Willem Sels and Angus Wai, discuss how hedge funds diversify exposure and capture opportunities in these conditions. The conversation focuses on how a highly diversified, multi-strategy approach, backed by strong risk management, helps capture alpha wherever it emerges while helping defend portfolios ahead of potential dislocations. They also touch on how data and AI are strengthening hedge fund capabilities—improving the speed and depth of analysis and boosting productivity across investment processes.

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