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BUFF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
BUFF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Newton, MA. The firm manages approximately $50 million in regulatory assets.
BUFF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
BUFF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Newton, MA. The firm manages approximately $50 million in regulatory assets. It is based in Newton, MA.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2013
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Newton
Corporate office
Dallas, TX, United States
Principals
Mike Buffington
Chief Investment Officer & Portfolio Manager
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Buff Capital Management's relationship with Northwestern Mutual?
Buff Capital Management operates under a sub-advisory agreement to manage a dedicated long/short equity sleeve for Northwestern Mutual's general account. The firm is not owned by Northwestern Mutual but functions as a key external manager for a specific carve-out within the insurer's broader public-equities portfolio, a relationship that has been in place since the firm's inception in 2013.
Is Buff Capital Management a hedge fund open to outside investors?
No. Buff Capital does not market a commingled hedge fund to external institutional investors or high-net-worth individuals. The firm was purpose-built to execute a single long/short equity mandate for Northwestern Mutual. The vehicle is proprietary to that insurance relationship and is not accessible through databases or capital-introduction platforms.
How is Buff Capital Management's investment strategy distinct from Northwestern Mutual's in-house equity team?
Northwestern Mutual runs a predominantly long-only, highly diversified equity portfolio in-house. Buff Capital's carve-out adds a concentrated long/short capability that can generate absolute returns uncorrelated to the insurer's core beta exposure and offer explicit downside protection during equity drawdowns. The separation preserves a distinct research culture that does not have to conform to the insurer's internal-line benchmarks.
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