Discretionary and systematic investing · London
StrandGlobal
A student-led investment fund and research platform combining deep fundamental research, rigorous financial modelling, and macro-informed strategy to identify high-conviction opportunities across global markets.
Fundamental Research · Multi-Strategy · Meritocratic
“As close to a hedge fund as possible.”
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Five ways into the work.
Published work
Research
Featured analysis, company pitches, macro commentary, and contributor-led research.
02Public accountability
Portfolio
Positioning, performance, beta, geography, and EUR-based return analytics.
03Talent network
People
Portfolio managers, department heads, analysts, trainees, and board members.
04External perspective
Podcast
Conversations with market participants, investors, operators, and researchers.
05Join the platform
Apply
Open tracks across equity, quantitative analysis, macro research, and outreach.
What we do
Discretionary judgement and systematic models, both pressure tested.
EUR 20,000
Active Capital
4
Asset Classes
Discretionary + Systematic
Approach
Weekly
Review Cycle
01
Bottom-up research
Company-level analysis across competitive positioning, earnings drivers, industry structure, and management quality.
02
Financial modelling
DCF valuation, sensitivity work, scenario analysis, and pitch materials that make assumptions visible.
03
Fundamental analysis
Cash flow, balance sheet quality, capital allocation, and valuation discipline across sectors and geographies.
04
Macro context
Growth cycles, monetary policy, geopolitical risks, and cross-asset signals shape how ideas are framed.
05
Portfolio construction
Position sizing, correlation, currency exposure, beta, and downside cases are treated as part of the thesis.
06
Meritocratic process
Ideas advance because the work is strong, not because the author is senior.
Latest research
Featured analysis
In-depth macro research and trade ideas published by the Strand team. Rigorous analysis, transparent conviction.
Next step
Explore the work, then decide where you fit.
Access our research, track the portfolio, or apply to join the team.
Built for students who want to publish serious research, debate markets, and contribute to a live investment process.