Insights into the Alternatives Sector

FundMonitors.com

July 2025

Chris Gosselin interviews Simone Haslinger from East Coast Capital Management and Clint Maddock from Digital Asset Funds Management to explore how their alternative investment strategies offer diversification from traditional markets.

Simone outlines ECCM's systematic, trend-following quant approach across global futures markets, boasting low correlation with equities. Clint presents DAFM's market-neutral, high-frequency trading in digital assets, delivering strong returns even during equity drawdowns.

The discussion covers AI adoption, the impact of Trump-era uncertainty, and challenges like investor education and crypto counterparty risk. Both managers highlight how their strategies enhance portfolio efficiency and thrive in volatile or dislocated markets.