About Fucius Capital

A specialist focus.
An independent perspective.

Meet the people and ideas behind our specialist advisory approach.

01Our story

Built on research.
Focused on volatility.

Fucius Capital is a quantitative investment advisory firm focused on volatility-based strategies.

We combine quantitative research, portfolio optimisation and machine learning within a disciplined, systematic investment framework.

We believe non-correlated strategies can play a valuable role in portfolio construction. By offering a differentiated source of return, the strategy is designed to complement broader portfolios and provide a specialist alternative to more traditional hedge fund strategies.

Abstract observations, analytical traces and research layers converging into evidence
Observation. Testing. Evidence.
02How we think

The evidence
comes first.

Our investment strategy is grounded in economic theory, statistical analysis and quantitative models. We study the behaviour of volatility, challenge our assumptions and translate research into a systematic process.

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03Our team

Complementary expertise.
A shared discipline.

Mathematics, finance, technology
and investment oversight.

Bo Zhao

Founding Partner, CEO

A background in mathematics, finance and volatility research, connecting market insight with systematic investing.

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Bo holds PhDs in mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis and in finance from Cass Business School. His experience spans volatility modelling, volatility risk premia and the design and testing of trading strategies.

Previously, he worked with the equity front-office desk at Citigroup, where he developed a portfolio optimisation model addressing investment objectives and constraints for fund managers.

Patrick Moerth

Chief Compliance Officer

A background in hedge funds, global macro and quantitative strategies, with experience in investment oversight.

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Patrick founded Odin Capital Management in 2006. Previously, he was responsible for global macro and quantitative strategies in Credit Suisse’s hedge-fund group in Zurich, after beginning his career as a hedge-fund analyst at FERI Alternative Assets.

He holds a PhD in economics from the University of St. Gallen, a European Master of Business Sciences and a Master of International Business from the University of Vienna.

He has passed all three levels of the CFA programme, both levels of the CAIA programme and the GARP FRM examination, and has authored hedge-fund publications in academic journals and specialist books.

Careers

Curiosity. Rigour.
Independent thought.

We welcome talented individuals with knowledge, drive and ambition. Send your CV and cover letter to introduce yourself.

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