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HedgeFund Securities
HedgeFund Securities is a Tokyo-based securities firm specializing in market-neutral hedge funds focused on Japanese equities. Founded in 2010, it introduces...
HedgeFund Securities
HedgeFund Securities is a Tokyo-based securities firm specializing in market-neutral hedge funds focused on Japanese equities. Founded in 2010, it introduces funds that aim for absolute returns by holding equal long and short positions to mitigate market volatility. The firm targets a minimum investment of ¥10 million and serves clients including doctors, lawyers, business owners, and salaried individuals.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2010
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does HedgeFund Securities source manager capacity?
The firm operates in a segment of the Japanese market where access is the primary constraint, not capital. Most global alternative managers allocate a small — often single-digit — percentage of their fundraise to Japan. HedgeFund Securities competes for that capacity by offering committed, discretionary capital with a lighter operational lift for the GP: it handles local due diligence, regulatory communication, and consolidated reporting, which reduces the friction that causes many GPs to skip Japan entirely.
Does the firm commit its own capital alongside client mandates?
Yes. HedgeFund Securities' securities-company structure permits proprietary trading and principal investment. The firm regularly coins in alongside client commitments, a structure that aligns incentives and signals conviction to underlying managers. This co-investment posture is a material differentiator from pure advisory firms that allocate only client capital.
How is the firm regulated?
HedgeFund Securities operates under a license from Japan's Financial Services Agency. This brings obligations around capital adequacy, client-asset segregation, and periodic regulatory reporting. For institutional allocators, this regulated status provides a layer of governance that unlicensed boutiques and overseas-only entities do not offer.
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