K2 Advisors

K2 Advisors is a hedge fund investment advisory firm founded in 1994 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. Initially managing less than US$10 million, K2 has grown to become one of the largest multi-billion dollar firms in the industry. The firm specializes in providing integrated hedge fund product solutions to a diverse clientele of institutional and high net worth investors, including corporations, pension funds, insurance companies, foundations, and endowments. K2's investment philosophy emphasizes prudent capital allocation and rigorous risk management, aiming to generate steady asymmetric returns across various economic conditions. The firm employs a variety of hedge fund strategies designed to exhibit lower volatility and reduced correlation to broader capital markets. Its offerings include custom-tailored discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs, commingled funds of hedge funds, and comprehensive hedge fund investment advisory services. K2 Advisors is now part of Franklin Templeton Investments, following an acquisition of a majority interest in K2 Advisors Holdings.