HighVista Strategies is an alternative asset manager specializing in delivering alpha opportunities in structurally inefficient markets. The firm's distinctive culture blends inquisitive thinking with rigorous discipline, empowering it to identify and capitalize on high-conviction opportunities. HighVista stands out as a preferred partner for investors seeking differentiated ideas beyond the standard playbook, aimed at maximizing returns.
André Perold is a Co-Founder, Partner, and Chief Investment Officer at HighVista Strategies. Previously, he held the George Gund Professor of Finance and Banking position at Harvard Business School, where he also served as Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the Finance Faculty. André's distinguished career focused on investment management and capital markets, earning him multiple accolades for his research and teaching. He currently serves on the boards of The Vanguard Group and RIT Capital Partners and has been a member of investment committees for various not-for-profit institutions, including Mass General Brigham. André holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, and an MS and PhD from Stanford University.
HighVista Strategies is a hedge fund managing discretionary assets totaling $5,375,707,300 for 41 clients. As of their last reported 13F filing for Q1 2024, they managed $280,421,745 in 13F securities, with a top 10 holdings concentration of 28.7%. HighVista Strategies's largest holding is 1,436,136 shares of the Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund.
