Overview

Asymmetrical Alpha is a performance-driven hedge fund built to capitalize on asymmetrical returns by identifying and backing market leaders with long-term compounding potential. Founded in the heart of Silicon Valley, the fund is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of innovation, capital, and insider intelligence, giving it a powerful edge over traditional financial institutions rooted in legacy models.

In a world where most hedge funds underperform benchmarks and closely mirror low-cost index funds, Asymmetrical Alpha offers a new vision. It rejects passive mimicry in favor of active conviction—carefully curating a portfolio of 20 to 30 publicly traded companies that not only lead their industries, but have the potential to define the next era of global growth. These companies are selected for their structural dominance, strong financials, visionary leadership, and ability to compound value over decades.

But the fund’s strategy goes deeper. Once the fund reaches $100 million in assets under management (AUM), it begins to recycle at least 50% of its management fees into private market opportunities. This reinvestment strategy creates a seamless capital engine that captures upside from both public market winners and early-stage Silicon Valley ventures—without forcing investors to split capital across multiple vehicles. With the capital staying under one umbrella, investors benefit from long-term, cross-market compounding without sacrificing liquidity or governance oversight.

The Asymmetrical Alpha team, led by founder and portfolio manager Ryan Baird alongside Henry Augustine and Mitch Kearny.

The Asymmetrical Alpha team, led by founder and portfolio manager Ryan Baird alongside Henry Augustine and Mitch Kearny. They provide a unique blend of institutional experience, technical fluency, and startup proximity. The team is deeply embedded in the ecosystem, engaging directly with engineers, founders, and emerging innovators—well before their stories make headlines or hit mainstream investor radar.

Performance

Performance is at the heart of the fund’s value proposition. In 2024, Asymmetrical Alpha returned 97%, outperforming not only the S&P 500 (25%) and Berkshire Hathaway (25%) but also thematic innovation funds like ARK (8%). This track record reflects not just the strength of the investment thesis but also the precision of execution, enabled by a risk-first mindset, strategic hedging, and disciplined cash management to weather volatility.

In 2024, Asymmetrical Alpha returned 97%, outperforming not only the S&P 500 (25%) and Berkshire Hathaway (25%) but also thematic innovation funds like ARK (8%).

The fund targets $10 billion in long-term AUM, with a current minimum investment of $1 million and a 2-year lock-up. Its fee structure—1.88% management and 22% performance—aligns investor and manager incentives while maintaining operational flexibility. Beyond financials, Asymmetrical Alpha’s real advantage lies in its ability to see trends early, invest with high conviction, and deliver compounding returns through both public and private markets.

Sector focus spans frontier and exponential growth industries including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, electric vehicles, cybersecurity, Web3, health & wellness, content creation, and fintech. By being in the room with the builders of tomorrow, Asymmetrical Alpha turns insight into alpha—before the market catches up.

For investors seeking more than index mirroring—for those ready to ride the next great S-curve of innovation—Asymmetrical Alpha offers a rare opportunity: access, conviction, performance, and vision. It’s not just a fund. It’s a platform for generational wealth creation.