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HOOPP

Discretionary Derivatives and Alternative Investments

Discretionary Derivatives and Alternative Investments

Discretionary Derivatives and Alternative Investments

Investments Asset Classes Capital Markets Discretionary Derivatives and Alternative Investments

By using a combination of derivatives and absolute return strategies, we help manage the Fund’s overall equity exposure, execute equity and derivatives trades across HOOPP, and add value to the Fund by managing several absolute return portfolios.

Derivatives are financial contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset (for example, an index, interest or foreign exchange rate) and are used by HOOPP to manage risk. Common derivatives include futures contracts, options contracts, and swaps – generally, these are agreements between two parties to buy or sell an asset (stock, commodities, cash flows, etc.) at a specific price on a specific date in the future.

Absolute return strategies are investment strategies aimed at generating returns in all market environments. HOOPP uses several different asset types to manage risk and optimize returns.

Key elements of our portfolio include:

Managing risk

Managing risk

We use equity and fixed income derivatives trading strategies to help us manage risk to the Fund.

Generating returns

Generating returns

We also add value to the Fund by seeking to generate returns through the implementation of various alternative investment strategies.

Learn more about HOOPP’s discretionary derivatives and alternative investments portfolio and our investment performance in our latest Annual Report.

Discretionary Derivatives and Alternative Investments leadership
Shrirang Apte
Shrirang Apte

Senior Managing Director & Head of Global Capital Markets
This document provides a simplified overview of HOOPP's benefits based on the terms of the HOOPP Plan Text at the time of publication. From time to time, HOOPP may amend the HOOPP Plan Text. In cases where the information provided in this document differs from that contained in the HOOPP Plan Text, the HOOPP Plan Text will govern. More details, including the full HOOPP Plan Text and a complete description of the Plan and its benefits, can be found on hoopp.com.