KAI VOLATILITY ADVISORS
Kai Investment Strategies
Dealer Flow Alpha Gen
The Kai Dealer Flow Alpha Gen strategy is a tactical trading approach that systematically analyzes dealer positions and flows. It aims to optimize performance by taking positions in equity indices and volatility surfaces, benefiting from the second-order derivative effects of dealer positioning.
Vol Neutral Alpha Gen
The Kai Vol Neutral Alpha Gen strategy employs a market-neutral, volatility arbitrage approach to systematically exploit structural mispricing in SPX futures and options on futures, while effectively mitigating the associated risks.
Long Volatility
The Kai Long Volatility strategy is a scalable approach that leverages long-convexity, long-skew, and long-volatility in SPX options and futures markets. It aims to provide robust tail protection with embedded structural alpha by systematically exploiting market inefficiencies.
Kai Multi-Strategy
The Kai Volatility Multi-Strategy employs a proprietary asset allocation model that dynamically adjusts investments across our three core strategies. This approach adapts monthly to shifts in market conditions, macroeconomic trends, and financial flows.
Cem Karsan
Cem Karsan is the Founder, CIO, and Managing Principal of Kai Volatility Advisors. He is responsible for portfolio construction, firm-wide management, and its Head of Research and Risk Management. Mr. Karsan formed Kai Volatility Advisors after over two decades of experience building industry-leading derivatives businesses. At its peak, during the Great Financial Crisis, Mr. Karsan’s proprietary market-making firm, Precision Capital Management, represented approximately 13% of the daily volume of S&P 500 Options. In 2010, Mr. Karsan divested his stake in Precision Capital to found his investment management firm, now Kai Volatility Advisors. Mr. Karsan holds a bachelor's degree from Rice University with a triple major in Mathematical Economic Analysis, Policy Studies & English. He also has an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, with an emphasis in Analytical Finance and Management & Strategy.
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