Discretionary Capital Management

Quantitative Excellence in Alternative Investments

SCEA Management employs systematic, technology-driven strategies to generate uncorrelated returns across global markets.

12+
Years Institutional Experience
0.32
Correlation to S&P 500
1.8
Sharpe Ratio (3-year)

Institutional Framework

Professional structure designed for investor protection and regulatory compliance

Fund Structure

Master Fund: Upon client request

Jurisdiction: Cayman Islands

Regulator: CIMA Registered

Structure: Segregated Portfolio Company

Investment Manager

Entity: Upon client request

License: DFSA Category 4

Activities: Asset Management

Compliance: Independent Officer

Investor Protection

Custodian: BNY Mellon

Administrator: Citco Fund Services

Segregated Accounts: Yes

Monthly NAV: Independent Calculation

Audit & Transparency

Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers

Audit Standard: US GAAP

Frequency: Annual Full Audit

Reporting: Quarterly Statements

Confidentiality & Privacy Protocol

Our operational model prioritizes strategic confidentiality. SCEA is a trademark. Team members maintain anonymity to protect proprietary strategies and prevent front-running. SCEA is registered under different names with regulators and partner platforms. Full biographies and credentials are available to committed investors under NDA after verification.

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Investment Approach

Multi-strategy framework for diverse market conditions and risk profiles

Portfolio Protection Strategies

Core Hedging Methods:

  • Long-dated index put options (SPX, NDX) with 12-24 month expiries
  • Volatility overlays using VIX futures and options
  • Sector rotation with inverse ETFs for tactical adjustments
  • Pairs trading with long-short equity combinations
  • Tail risk protection through out-of-the-money puts

Implementation Framework:

  • Dynamic hedging adjusted based on VIX term structure
  • Maximum portfolio hedge allocation: 15% of AUM
  • Average hedge cost target: 2-4% annually
  • Stop-loss on hedge positions: 25% of premium
  • Real-time monitoring with automated rebalancing

Relative Value & Arbitrage

Strategy Focus:

  • Volatility arbitrage (implied vs realized spreads)
  • Fixed income relative value (sovereign credit spreads)
  • ETF arbitrage (creation/redemption mechanisms)
  • Statistical arbitrage across correlated assets
  • Merger arbitrage with event-driven overlay

Systematic Momentum Strategies

Quantitative Framework:

  • Multi-factor momentum models with regime detection
  • Cross-asset momentum (equities, rates, commodities)
  • Risk-adjusted position sizing using Kelly Criterion variants
  • Machine learning for signal enhancement and decay prediction
  • High-frequency data processing with low-latency execution

Proprietary Trading (Venture Partners)

Talent-Driven Approach:

  • Venture capital model applied to trading talent
  • Structured evaluation through SCEA Academy
  • Gradual capital allocation based on performance
  • Diversified exposure across multiple traders
  • Real-time risk monitoring with automatic deallocation

Investment Solutions

Structured products for accredited investors and institutional partners

SCEA Prime

Direct Institutional Access

  • Minimum: $100,000 for accredited investors
  • Segregated custody at BNY Mellon
  • Monthly NAV reporting (GIPS compliant)
  • Quarterly liquidity with 45-day notice
  • Annual audit by PwC
  • Direct access to core hedging strategies
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Venture Partners

Venture-Style Talent Investment

  • Minimum: $25,000 LP commitment
  • 1 year limited partnership structure
  • 80/20 waterfall with 8% preferred return
  • Investment in trading talent pipeline
  • Higher risk/return profile
  • Quarterly performance reporting
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Investor Privacy & Confidential Investment Process

SCEA Management maintains the highest standards of investor confidentiality while ensuring regulatory compliance:

Anonymous Investment Process: Investors are assigned unique identification codes. Personal information is encrypted and accessible only to compliance officers.

Verification Without Exposure: Accredited investor verification occurs through encrypted channels. No investor names appear on public documents.

Secure Communication: All investor communications occur through encrypted platforms. Physical documentation is stored in secure facilities with biometric access.

Performance Reporting: Investors receive personalized dashboards. Aggregate fund performance is reported without revealing individual positions or investors.

This approach allows investors to access institutional strategies while maintaining complete privacy and security.

Complete Transparency

Institutional-grade reporting and investor protection

We maintain complete transparency where it matters most: investor protection, regulatory compliance, and performance reporting. Strategic elements remain confidential to protect our investors' interests.

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