I am delighted to share that East Coast Capital Management has been awarded Best Global Macro & Managed Futures Fund 2024 at the Australian Alternative Investment Awards! This recognition is a true testament to the relentless effort, focus, and expertise that defines our team. Special congratulations to our Founder and CIO, Adam Havryliv—a proud moment for everyone at East Coast Capital Management.

Being part of this exceptional team is a privilege. Since its inception in January 2020, the fund has thrived in what has turned out to be an extraordinary period for Classic Trend Followers. From global upheavals in financial markets to significant macroeconomic divergence, we’ve been operating in a favorable environment that has allowed us to capture strong, sustained trends. This award is a reflection of the incredible success of the Fund since day one.

What is Classic Trend Following?

Classic Trend Following is about maintaining a disciplined, rules-based strategy that focuses on capturing large price movements by following market trends, whether upward or downward. Unlike many trend-following managers who may attempt to smooth volatility or chase multiple strategies, Classic Trend Followers stick to the fundamental principle of letting profits run while cutting losses short. We aim to exploit fat-tailed market behavior—those rare, extreme price moves that occur during significant market trends. These outliers provide the bulk of returns, and Classic Trend Following is designed to capture them.

This sets us apart from many other managers who often hedge too much or seek to control volatility at the expense of long-term performance. Instead, we embrace market volatility and view it as an essential part of our process, allowing for greater upside when trends extend.

Why Are Classic Trend Followers Succeeding Now?

Since January 2020, the markets have provided a fertile ground for Classic Trend Followers, like East Coast Capital Management. In an environment defined by increasing macroeconomic divergence, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting monetary policies, clear and persistent trends have emerged across asset classes—from commodities to currencies. According to the ClassicTrendIndex.com, this divergence has allowed trend-following strategies to perform at their peak, demonstrating significant returns as global markets continue to experience sustained directional moves.

Macroeconomic conditions, particularly the continued divergence in economic policies and growth rates across countries, have been a boon for trend followers. Markets are becoming less synchronized, providing more opportunities for us to capture these emerging trends. This is the kind of regime where Classic Trend Following truly shines, and our fund has capitalized on these shifts.

What’s Next for East Coast Capital Management?

As we move forward, we remain committed to adhering to the core principles of Classic Trend Following. With macroeconomic divergence expected to persist, we are optimistic that this regime will continue to offer abundant opportunities. We couldn’t be more thrilled about the future and are excited to continue delivering strong results for our clients.

Well done team East Coast Capital Management! Here’s to even more success ahead as we continue to ride the trends and deliver value in this ever-evolving market environment.

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