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A bull market top under Donald Trump?
Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Article written by Brian Shapiro for Hedge Fund Intelligence
While the world's equity markets are enjoying the euphoria of the Donald Trump victory, the move higher could be a mirage blinded by the reality of the upcoming economic and political landscape in 2017. As this stock market rally percolates ... [Read More]
It's time
Posted: Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Article written by Brian Shapiro for Hedge Fund Intelligence
Global macro, monetary and political forces are now aligning to produce one of the best trade opportunities of the decade, capitalizing on the most unhinged central bank policies in modern history. [Read More]
Five absolutely incorrect consensus views
Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Article written by Brian Shapiro for Hedge Fund Intelligence
As markets ebb and flow there are certain points where a majority of participants seemingly agree on a market view (consensus) which inevitably proves to be completely incorrect. These are the five biggest fallacies in the market as seen through our crystal ball right now: [Read More]
Lower oil prices will be a net drag on the economy
Posted: Thursday, December 04, 2014
Article written by Brian Shapiro for Hedge Fund Intelligence
Even a short-term reversal of the U.S. fracking revolution is likely to impact jobs and related industries. [Read More]
Draghi's negative rates will send equities soaring
Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Article written by Brian Shapiro for Hedge Fund Intelligence
The central bank quantitative easing scheme that began under Ben Bernanke's leadership at the U.S. Federal Reserve-personified by Mario Draghi's 2012 "do whatever it takes" speech-is about to fly into hyperspace, which could (without hyperbole) result in a moon shot for equity prices. [Read More]
SPAG launches long/short version of flagship
Posted: Monday, May 19, 2014
Specialized Performance Advisory Group (Spag) has launched its second offering, which is the long/short equity component of its flagship multi-strategy hedge fund, HFMWeek has learned. [Read More]
Top Hedge Fund Pro's Best Stock Picks
Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Brian Shapiro on CNBC Fast Money Halftime Report
Three stocks appear poised to pop, says Brian Shapiro of SPAG, which has outperformed the global hedge fund index by more than 20 percent since its inception. [Read More]
Don't be surprised when helicopter Ben flies away
Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Article written by Brian Shapiro for Hedge Fund Intelligence
The coming months may mark the culmination of Ben Bernanke's tenure as leader of the Federal Reserve. While nothing is certain, it seems very likely that the world's most dominant central banker is poised to leave the world's most dominant central bank. [Read More]
SPAG Funds CEO Brian Shapiro to speak at the SALT Conference in Las Vegas
May 7-10, 2013
Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Emerging Manager Advantages: The Benefits & Pitfalls of Early Stage Investing
Money printing won't lead to inflation
Posted: Friday, February 8, 2013
Article written by Brian Shapiro for Hedge Fund Intelligence
With the U.S. national debt burden now exceeding $16 trillion and a 2012 annual deficit adding to that total by approximately $1 trillion dollars last year, it is apparent that the United States has spent more money than it has derived from tax revenues during the more than 200-year-long existence of the Republic. We continue, as a nation, to spend more money we don't have. [Read More]
Specialized Performance Advisory Group Presenting at the AlphaMetrix Summit in Monaco
Posted: Thursday, September 06, 2012
Specialized Performance Advisory Group has been invited to attend the invitation-only AlphaMetrix Summit in Monaco. From September 12 – 14, an estimated 1,000 qualified investors and hedge funds will gather in Monte Carlo for the Summit, a franchise which has quickly developed into must-attend conferences for the industry. For two-and-a-half days, fund managers and investors from around the world will have the unparalleled opportunity to participate in focused one-on-one meetings and networking discussions.
Specialized Performance Advisory Group Presenting at the AlphaMetrix Summit in Miami
Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Specialized Performance Advisory Group has been invited to attend the invitation-only AlphaMetrix Summit in Miami. The Summit have rapidly become some of the hedge fund industry‘s top networking events, empowering investors and hedge funds through the facilitation of high quality one-on-one investor-hedge fund meetings. The AlphaMetrix 2012 Summit will bring together an estimated 1,000 qualified investors, allocators and hedge funds for two and a half days of networking and discussion. [Read More]
Specialized Performance Advisory Group Lists on the AlphaMetrix Global Marketplace
Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
CHICAGO, IL, Dec 07, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- AlphaMetrix is pleased to announce that Specialized Performance Advisory Group, LLC ("SPAG") has listed SPAG I, LLC as a Transparent Fund on the AlphaMetrix Global Marketplace. [Read More]
Are 'Emerging' Hedge-Fund Managers Worth the Risk
Posted: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Inexperienced managers can deliver better returns, on average, than their more-established counterparts. [Read More]
SPAG to speak at Opal Emerging Managers Summit
Posted: Monday, April 4, 2011
HFM week: Spag eyes purchase of small hedge fund assets
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Specialised Performance Advisory Group (Spag), an independent asset manager in New York, is actively looking to buy the assets of smaller hedge funds and asset management firms that have failed to reach critical mass, HFMWeek has learned.
Anh Wilson, managing director, said that Spag is looking to purchase assets across a number of different strategies, including long/short equity and fixed-income. The purchases will be rolled into the firm's existing flagship hedge fund. [Read More]
SPAG Supports the Frick Museum at 2010 Autumn Dinner
Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Juan Sabater, Anh Wilson, Patrick Quilty, Marianna Sabater
Specialized Performance Advisory Group names Patrick Quilty as Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income Credit
Posted: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Specialized Performance Advisory Group, an independent asset management company based in New York City, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Quilty as Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income Credit.[Read More]
Maria Bartiromo, Reggie Jackson and SPAG Funds Team at 2010 Salt Conference
Posted: Friday, July 1, 2010
HFMweek: Spag set for first hedge fund launch
Posted: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Specialised Performance Advisory Group (Spag), an independent asset manager in New York, launched its maiden hedge fund at the beginning of the month.
The offering, Spag I, is a multi-strategy fund with an absolute return objective. The first component is a fixed-income portfolio, and the second is the alpha overlay strategy. [Read More]