A hedge fund is an investment trust that pools capital from diverse investors to invest in a portfolio of assets. Hedge funds are largely funded by a limited number of investors in a limited form of partnership. It’s also important to note that hedge funds are managed by fund managers.
These individuals share a profound understanding and experience in the industry and leverage their expertise to determine effective strategies to make a profit. Though it’s largely considered a risky venture, hedge funds are lucrative avenues with a massive potential return on investment. Therefore, becoming a hedge fund manager demands more than just industry knowledge. Experience, dedication, and excellent networking skills all add up to building a successful career as a hedge fund manager.
Komey Tetteh is one of the top, most experienced, and most-sought after hedge fund managers. The freelance hedge fund manager has years of experience in the sector trading at the highest levels, including regulated products under the supervision of top global jurisdictions. This includes highly regulated ASIC (Australia regs) and FCA (UK regs) funds, which have since become one of the principal funds they offer. Throughout his career, Tetteh has displayed superior, consistent returns in the financial markets, offering his services to various investors and institutions.
Unlike many other hedge fund managers, Tetteh considers himself a self-made financial investment guru on a mission to transform the industry. He comes from humble beginnings and finding his way and success in the financial world wasn’t easy. His lack of sufficient capital and resources meant he had to use the average tools available to produce extraordinary results amidst the competition.
Tetteh’s biggest challenge was living alone from the age of fifteen, which exposed him to real-world struggles. This meant he had to quickly learn how to earn an income to cater to his basic needs. At the time, this meant working all night and going to school/college during the day.
“I continued this into university, where the toughest challenge was presented. In-between jobs, I was made homeless. Fortunately, I had a student bus pass and used the bus as a home while I looked for jobs and hostels to keep a roof over my head. I used gym showers to both wash my clothes and keep them clean, and within a month, I found a job that agreed to pay me a couple of weeks in advance. This all happened during university,” Tetteh narrates.
But regardless, Tetteh kept his head up, rising to prove his doubters wrong. Today, he provides trading services for hedge funds with over 100 million capital under management. This includes working as an organization’s freelance hedge fund manager, adding value and additional strategies to existing funds.
According to Tetteh, life is 90% of how you act in situations presented. “You are the star of your movie, so act like it. Don’t be afraid to start; instead, begin from where you are and figure out the rest as you progress,” he says. Tetteh is now working hard with a dream to expand his portfolio and manage 500 million worth of portfolios across all funds and deals signed. He also wants to mentor other young individuals to pursue their path into the financial industry.
