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BOUSSARD & GAVAUDAN GESTION SAS
BOUSSARD & GAVAUDAN GESTION SAS is the French entity of BG Group, authorized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and managing UCITS and AIF.
BOUSSARD & GAVAUDAN GESTION SAS
BOUSSARD & GAVAUDAN GESTION SAS is the French entity of BG Group, authorized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and managing UCITS and AIF. Founded in 2002 and independently owned by founders and partners, the firm operates from offices in London, Paris, and New York. It applies a multi-strategy investment approach combining fundamental analysis with expertise across equity, credit, and volatility asset classes.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2002
Location
City
Paris
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Boussard & Gavaudan Gestion SAS?
The firm was co-founded by Pierre Boussard and Arnaud Gavaudan, who serve as key decision-makers for investment strategy. Both have backgrounds in convertible bond arbitrage and quantitative finance. Day-to-day portfolio management is led by a team of analysts and traders in Paris (per public record).
What investment strategies does Boussard & Gavaudan employ?
The firm specializes in convertible bond arbitrage, volatility arbitrage, and event-driven strategies. It uses quantitative models to identify pricing inefficiencies in convertible bonds and derivatives. The funds target absolute returns with low correlation to equity markets (per the firm's regulatory filings).
Is Boussard & Gavaudan Gestion SAS regulated?
Yes, the firm is registered with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) in France as a portfolio management company. It complies with French and European regulatory standards for asset managers. The firm's funds are typically domiciled in Luxembourg or France (per AMF register).
Does the firm manage money for family offices or only institutions?
While not explicitly stated, Boussard & Gavaudan Gestion SAS likely manages capital for institutional investors, family offices, and qualified individuals through its fund range. The funds are structured as AIFs (Alternative Investment Funds) under European regulations, accessible to professional investors (per fund documentation).
What is the firm's relationship to the Boussard & Gavaudan fund range?
Boussard & Gavaudan Gestion SAS is the management company for the Boussard & Gavaudan fund range, including the Absolute Return Europe Fund and the Strategy fund. The funds are umbrella SICAVs registered in Luxembourg, with the firm acting as the AIFM (Alternative Investment Fund Manager). The firm earns management and performance fees from these funds (per public filings).
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