GAO Capital

GAO Capital is a Singapore-headquartered asset management company founded in 2008. The firm operates as a multi-strategy hedge fund, managing a diverse range of investment solutions with a global view across various asset classes. It is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and holds a Capital Markets Services (CMS) License. GAO Capital emphasizes a team-oriented approach, aiming for consistent absolute returns by identifying opportunities where the odds are in their favor.

The firm's investment philosophy is rooted in systematic and quantitative strategies, integrating new statistical techniques and machine learning frameworks into its approach. GAO Capital manages several funds, including its award-winning flagship, the Always Seek Value (ASV) Fund, which is Asia-focused and seeks absolute returns across market conditions. Other specialized funds include the Annapurna Fund, focusing on intraday, high-frequency trading in Indian equity options; the China A-Shares Plus (CAP) Fund, investing in quantitative equity long-only strategies in Chinese A-Shares; the Japan Activism Fund (Asuka), dedicated to shareholder activism in Japan; and the T3 Alpha Fund, which employs systematic and technical trading across FX, Metals, and Commodities futures. The ASV Fund notably crossed $100 million in assets under management as of August 2023.

GAO Capital was founded by Chauwei Yak, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. She brings nearly two decades of investment experience, having previously been Director of Research for Ortelius Capital in New York and held roles in investment banking at J.P. Morgan and UBS in New York and Tokyo. The leadership team also includes Yongjie Yi as Lead Portfolio Manager, Terry Lim overseeing Operations & Risk Management, and Priya Joseph advising on India Markets Strategy, Talent Management, and ESG initiatives. The team collectively possesses extensive experience in the financial industry, enabling GAO Capital to offer investment choices typically available only to much larger institutions.