Overlay services
An essential tool for managing large pools of capital, derivative overlays help manage risk elements and improve performance. Russell offers an overlay platform that supports a broad range of derivatives-based solutons.
Policy implementation
We comb through your portfolio in search of slippage—inefficiencies that lead to lower return and higher risk. Through the use of a derivatives overlay, we can correct the underlying source of slippage.
Beta management for portable alpha
We use derivatives to manage the beta (market) exposures associated with portable alpha strategies. We work with you to determine the best instruments to use for your particular strategy—typically futures, swaps or a combination of the two.
Liability-driven investing
Many investors recognize that they are exposed to interest rate risk, but do not have high confidence this exposure will add value. Hedging this risk through increased physical bond holdings may not be feasible or desirable given the investment opportunity cost.
A derivatives overlay allows you to gain interest rate exposure synthetically, while leaving most of your cash available for return-seeking strategies.
Implementation services are offered by Russell Implementation Services Inc. a SEC registered investment adviser and broker-dealer member FINRA / SIPC.