Experts in Absolute Return Investing
Steve Brann’s Absolute Vision is an exploration of absolute return investing—an approach designed to generate consistent performance regardless of market conditions. Drawing on years of experience at the helm of Apollo Multi Asset Management and insights gained from proprietary trading desks at Dresden Bank and Bank of America, Steve challenges conventional investment thinking. With a deep commitment to education and a frustration over the underutilization of absolute return strategies, he shares the principles, frameworks, and strategies that can help investors achieve better risk-adjusted returns. Whether you’re a financial adviser, institutional investor, or simply looking to refine your investment approach, Absolute Vision provides the tools to navigate an ever-changing financial landscape with confidence.
What Is Absolute Return Investing?
Absolute return investing is a dynamic approach designed to generate positive returns regardless of market conditions. Unlike traditional asset classes like equities or fixed income, which are influenced by broader market movements, absolute return strategies focus on delivering consistent performance while managing risk. This can include a variety of tactics such as long-short equity, market-neutral approaches, event-driven strategies, macroeconomic models, and credit & rates investments.
Why Absolute Academy?
A Knowledge Gap in Education
One of the primary barriers to understanding absolute return investing is the lack of formal education on the topic. Traditional financial education, like those provided by the CFA Institute, tends to prioritize well-known asset classes. This leaves professionals and investors with limited knowledge of alternative strategies that could benefit their clients or portfolios.
Bridging the Gap with Tailored Learning
At Absolute Academy, we offer a range of engaging educational formats—including vidoes and webinars—tailored to financial professionals. These resources dive into the details of various absolute return strategies, supported by real-world case studies from renowned investors like David Swensen at Yale, showcasing how these strategies can contribute to better portfolio performance.
A Community of Knowledge
At Absolute Academy, learning extends beyond the classroom. Join a growing community of investment professionals and peers, where you can share insights, ask questions, and collaborate on strategies to achieve the best outcomes for your clients and yourself.
What You'll Learn at
Absolute Academy
Long-Short Equity
Understand how to balance long positions with short selling to minimize risk and enhance returns.
Market Neutral Strategies
Learn to profit from both rising and falling markets, maintaining a balanced portfolio
Event-Driven Investing
Explore how to capitalize on corporate events, such as mergers, acquisitions, or bankruptcies.
Macroeconomic Strategies
Dive into global economic trends and their impact on investment strategies.
Credit & Rates Investments
Gain insights into fixed income markets, interest rates, and credit risk management.
Join Absolute Academy
Join us at Absolute Academy and unlock the power of absolute return investing today. Your pathway to smarter, more diversified investing starts here.
