ABC Quant Launches a New Cloud Risk Platform Powered by LuxHedge Database

LUXEMBOURG - Oct. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- LUXEMBOURG,  October  16, 2014—LuxHedge S.A., a premier provider of Alternative UCITS funds' data, today announced that ABC Quant, LLC, a leading provider of risk management analytical solutions for the hedge fund industry, launched Risk Shell LuxHedge Edition. The new cloud-based application, powered by LuxHedge database, offers a broad choice of advanced analytical tools for institutional investors and investment advisors.

LuxHedge is powering the new platform through access to its broad range of Alternative UCITS funds and Alternative funds of funds database. LuxHedge database offers the most comprehensive quantitative and qualitative information for European UCITS funds across all strategies and asset classes. LuxHedge database is updated on a monthly basis.

Risk Shell LuxHedge Edition offers a comprehensive choice of analytical solutions for investment professionals including:

·         risk-return valuation across hundreds of advanced metrics including high moments;

·         manager screening tools;

·         returns- and holdings-based risk analysis;

·         portfolio construction, non-linear optimization and What-If analysis;

·         performance attribution analysis;

·         stress testing;

·         Macroeconomic Scenario Screening™ - performance assessment under different market trends;

·         peer group analysis;

·         hundreds of quantitative and qualitative screening filters.

“Data reliability combined with a robust analytics becomes the most important issue, when it comes to risk assessment of alternative instruments,” said Andrew Grauberg, CEO and president of ABC Quant. “LuxHedge database is among the most sophisticated and trusted UCITS data sources available today.  We’re pleased to launch a new product that helps investors to construct robust investment portfolios fully utilizing the quality of LuxHedge data and research. ”

“Leveraging the latest cloud-based risk framework from ABC Quant, Risk Shell LuxHedge Edition offers UCITS  investors the most advanced all-in-one platform for constructing multi-asset portfolios. That new application was designed to address the needs of a broad category of UCITS investors, from family offices to institutional managers. Risk Shell LuxHedge Edition integrates the most sophisticated risk analytics available today with the latest cloud technologies. The system is extremely easy to use and can be accessed from anywhere,” said Mr. Daniel Van Hove, Managing Director of LuxHedge.

About ABC Quant

ABC Quant, LLC is an established vendor of analytical models and software tools for the hedge fund industry. Its in-depth knowledge of alternative investments has enabled it to develop a growing family of unique solutions for investment professionals. It is a global company with offices and representatives in USA, UK, Australia, Luxemburg and Japan.

Typical Risk Shell users include:

Fund of fund managers
Institutional risk managers
Mutual fund asset managers
Pension plans
Family offices
Banks, wealth management divisions

About LuxHedge

LuxHedge S.A., a premier provider, independent provider of indices, information, education and transparency focused on the fast growing universe of Alternative UCITS funds and Alternative UCITS funds of funds.