CS Small Cap Alpha Opportunities Fund: Credit Suisse Asset Management

Shortlist: Best long/short equity hedge fund; Best directional hedge fund over three years

This directional long/short fund with small and mid-cap focus distinguishes itself with its niche investment mandate that is primarily the German-speaking equities universe. This has allowed for the creation of an established network of relationships with target quoted companies.

The fund’s two managers conduct in the region of 350 company visits and meetings each year. These visits create about half of the research for the fund and the rest comes from proprietary valuation models and research