Mint Tower Capital Management

Overview

Mint Tower Capital Management, established in 2010, is an Amsterdam-based investment firm specializing in volatility arbitrage strategies. The firm manages the Mint Tower Arbitrage Fund, a multi-strategy fund that employs quantitative and qualitative approaches to invest in volatility strategies across equities, credit, and convertible bonds globally. The fund aims to achieve consistent, uncorrelated, risk-adjusted returns throughout the economic cycle, focusing on capital preservation and targeting a stable annual net return of approximately 5% over a period of 3-5 years. The firm's investment strategy centers on volatility arbitrage with a long volatility bias, utilizing liquid exchange-cleared instruments. This approach allows Mint Tower to profit from changes in volatility without being exposed to market direction. The fund's diversified strategies have demonstrated resilience, achieving positive net returns even during market downturns, such as in 2011 and 2018. Mint Tower Capital Management is regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). The firm's team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in various financial and investment areas, including convertible bond arbitrage, absolute return, volatility arbitrage, active risk management, and multi-strategy investments. The firm's commitment to maintaining a substantial personal economic stake in the fund aligns its interests with those of its investors, fostering a strong alignment between the firm and its clients.

Investment Focus

• Accredited investors only
• Compliance with Dutch financial regulations

Portfolio Companies