Luca Lomazzi

Thalia is an active manager which utilizes their qualitatively developed vision and methodology to identify fund managers which offer a competitive advantage.^ The firm constructs portfolios based primarily on conviction. They perform qualitative research, complemented by quantitative analysis, risk analysis and control systems to build portfolios with a three to five year view fitting with their clients' overall risk/return profile.^ Thalia follows a bottom-up approach to source and screen hedge funds. Their Portfolio Management team then analyzes the suitability of investments, supported by the Risk Management department, both on the single fund level and on an overall portfolio basis.^ Asset allocation is determined based on market and risk factor analysis.