Naqvi-Van Ness Asset Management, LLC

Overview

Naqvi-Van Ness Asset Management, LLC is a hedge fund based in New York, NY, specializing in quantitative long/short equity strategies. The firm employs proprietary models that utilize factors and insights underpinned by investor behavior and persistent biases to identify and exploit market inefficiencies. Their investment approach aims to generate alpha and achieve absolute returns across various market environments. The firm's investment strategy focuses on U.S. equities, employing a core quantitative long/short approach complemented by uncorrelated opportunities. This methodology seeks to detect and capitalize on potential shifts in market behavior, aiming to deliver consistent performance regardless of market conditions. The firm has been recognized for its innovative approach, with its strategy being ranked in the top 6 among its category over the past five years. Naqvi-Van Ness Asset Management was founded in 2001 by Ali Naqvi and Albert Van Ness, both of whom have extensive experience in the investment industry. Prior to establishing the firm, Naqvi managed portfolios totaling approximately $8 billion at Citibank Global Asset Management, while Van Ness managed portfolios of high-net-worth clients and sovereign investors at Citibank Investment Management. Their combined expertise has been instrumental in developing the firm's distinctive investment philosophy and operational framework.

Investment Focus

• Accredited Investors
• Institutional Investors
• High Net-Worth Individuals

Portfolio Companies