Winton Group
Winton Group, founded in 1997 and headquartered in London, manages $12 billion in assets with a global presence and a focus on quantitative investment strategies.
Company History
Winton Group was founded in 1997 and has since grown into a global investment management firm. The company has its headquarters in London and operates across four continents and five time zones. Through its history, the firm has focused on quantitative investment strategies and has garnered industry recognition for its performance, including awards from MondoAlternative and Lipper Fund.
Assets and Workforce
Winton Group manages $12 billion in assets and employs over 190 people. The company emphasizes a high-performance culture characterized by collaboration, intellectual integrity, and methodological rigor. It boasts a diverse workforce with 26 nationalities represented across its six global offices, situated in New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi.
Global Presence and Offices
Winton Group maintains a global footprint with offices in major financial hubs including New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi. These offices enable the firm to manage evolving portfolios of quantitative investment strategies across the world’s major liquid asset classes efficiently. A significant presence in China further enhances its global reach, with a fully functioning asset management business in Shanghai.
Investment Strategies and Performance
Winton Group is known for its flagship multi-strategy hedge fund and trend-following CTA (Commodity Trading Advisor) strategies. The company’s approach involves a scalable investment platform that can deliver tailored solutions for institutional investors. Winton’s commitment to research and innovation has been a cornerstone of its strategy since its inception.
Corporate Responsibility and Charitable Initiatives
Winton Group is deeply committed to responsible investment, evident through their engagement in industry-specific practices, asset selection, and accountability mechanisms. Since 2014, Winton has been a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). The firm is known for supporting charitable initiatives focusing on science and mathematics, including substantial donations to educational and scientific institutions. This tradition of giving back aligns with the company's ethos of addressing global challenges through profits from its investment activities.
