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Published by: Singapore Management University
Originally published in: 2019
Version: 2019-07-17
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Generalised experience

Abstract

This is part of a case series. The case is set in April 2018 when, after a 5-year streak of investing success and resultant strong asset inflows, the performance Asia Alpha Management Pvt Ltd (AAM), a fictitious hedge fund, begins to lag from the beginning of the year. AAM's co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Royston Lim, is struggling to decide what to do with three large positions in his portfolio that are underperforming. Each of these positions is constructed to illustrate the real-world impact of behavioural bias on investment management. Case (A) provides background information on the firm and detailed information on the three positions.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2018.

Geographical setting

Region:
Asia

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Abstract

This is part of a case series. The case is set in April 2018 when, after a 5-year streak of investing success and resultant strong asset inflows, the performance Asia Alpha Management Pvt Ltd (AAM), a fictitious hedge fund, begins to lag from the beginning of the year. AAM's co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Royston Lim, is struggling to decide what to do with three large positions in his portfolio that are underperforming. Each of these positions is constructed to illustrate the real-world impact of behavioural bias on investment management. Case (A) provides background information on the firm and detailed information on the three positions.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2018.

Geographical setting

Region:
Asia

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