QSM Asset Management

Overview

QSM Asset Management is a London-based investment boutique specializing in global equity long/short strategies. The firm was established by a team of long-term colleagues with extensive institutional experience, aiming to provide an alternative perspective on investing in global equity markets. They focus on exploiting inefficiencies created by the rise of passive and momentum-based investing strategies by employing a long-term value-based approach. The firm's investment process integrates both micro and macro analysis, combining bottom-up and top-down perspectives to form a coherent view. This approach is complemented by contrarian instincts, allowing the team to operate away from mainstream strategies and offer a differentiated return profile. Their value-oriented style targets investments with strong risk/reward trade-offs on both the long and short sides, aiming to minimize the impact of incorrect positions. A long-term view is maintained, recognizing that equity markets can be inefficient over time, and deep analysis coupled with patience can exploit these inefficiencies. The team has a long track record through highly volatile markets, managing position sizing and liquidity to limit the impact of events that don't work out as anticipated. This experience is crucial in providing the robust operational infrastructure, risk management, and transparent communications required by large institutional investors. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes a disciplined, value-oriented approach, seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies through a combination of thorough analysis and contrarian thinking.

Investment Focus

• Institutional investors
• Accredited investors