Tail Risk Hedging for Volatility Control

Client Type: Hedge Fund
Sector: Multi-Strategy Alternatives
Location: United Kingdom

Challenge:
Fund performance was destabilised by commodity market volatility. Investors demanded reduced drawdowns and more consistent returns.

Solution:
Designed a dynamic tail-risk overlay that automatically adjusted exposure under adverse conditions – switching from long to short – to mitigate drawdowns.

Result:

  • Avoided forced liquidations during stress scenarios
  • Smoothed P&L volatility and stabilised investor returns
  • Enabled USD 200 million in AUM growth

Value Delivered:
Enhanced crisis resilience, boosted investor confidence, and enabled sustained fund expansion.

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