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Weiss Asset Management
Weiss Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Boston, MA, registered since 2012. The firm manages approximately $15.6 billion in assets.
Weiss Asset Management
Weiss Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Boston, MA, registered since 2012. The firm manages approximately $15.6 billion in assets. It has 139 employees and 64 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Boston
Corporate office
Boston, MA, United States
Additional offices
New York, NY · San Francisco, CA · Hong Kong
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Weiss Asset Management?
Weiss Asset Management does not publicly list its principals or investment committee members on its website. The firm emphasizes a collaborative, idea-driven culture where decisions emerge from teamwork rather than a named individual (per the firm's website).
How does Weiss Asset Management source proprietary deal flow?
Weiss sources investment opportunities through deep fundamental research and statistical analysis across global markets. The firm states it works collaboratively to solve problems and identify undervalued assets (per the firm's website). The exact sourcing model—whether through market screening, relationships, or network—is not detailed publicly.
Is Weiss Asset Management structured as a single family office or an asset manager?
Weiss presents itself as a global investment manager, not a family office. Its website describes it as an investment firm with offices in multiple cities, and it focuses on external internships and job opportunities, consistent with an asset manager rather than a single-family office.
Does Weiss Asset Management participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Weiss does not publicly disclose its investment structure—whether it commits to external funds, makes direct investments, or operates through managed accounts. The firm's description of proprietary strategies suggests it manages capital directly rather than as a fund-of-funds.
What investment stages does Weiss Asset Management typically target?
Weiss does not specify a preferred investment stage. The firm states it pursues a value-based approach across asset classes, implying it does not restrict itself solely to early-stage or public-market opportunities. The focus on undervalued assets suggests a preference for mature opportunities with identifiable mispricing.
Which sectors does Weiss Asset Management explicitly avoid?
Weiss Asset Management does not publicly list any excluded sectors. Given its value-based, flexible approach, the firm likely avoids overvalued assets or speculative sectors, but no specific exclusions are disclosed.
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