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Monarq Asset Management Welcomes a New Era with Sam Gaer

Monarq Asset Management, a frontrunner in multi-strategy investment solutions, has recently announced the notable appointment of Sam Gaer as their Chief Investment Officer. Known previously as MNNC Group, Monarq is making waves in the investment community with its intention to ramp up its directional strategy under Gaer's expertise.

With over 25 years of rich experience in institutional trading, market infrastructures, and systematic asset management, Gaer is poised to take the firm’s investment strategy to new heights. His track record in driving performance through delta-neutral strategies and market making has given him a reputation for achieving high-risk-adjusted returns—an asset that Monarq aims to leverage in its forthcoming growth phase.

The firm is strategically expanding its directional capabilities to capture a broader range of returns while adjusting for risk. This move is especially critical in today’s volatile market environment, as it allows Monarq to navigate shifts with precision. The investment strategy will focus on high-conviction themes, asymmetric exposures, and tactical volatility overlays, better positioning the firm to adapt efficiently to changing market conditions.

So far in 2025, Monarq's Directional Strategy has delivered impressive returns, driven by disciplined risk allocation and robust capital management. The firm is also enhancing its investment products, backed by global institutional capital in USD and Bitcoin-denominated funds, broadening access to this strategy as an additional source of absolute return.

Shiliang Tang, CEO and Managing Partner of Monarq, expressed enthusiasm about Gaer’s appointment: “We are excited to welcome Sam to our team. His leadership enhances our ability to generate asymmetric returns and anticipate key catalysts in the digital asset sector.”

Gaer’s previous experience includes co-managing the flagship fund at BlockTower Capital and founding Katana Financial, a leading name in systematic trading. His tenure also includes serving as Investment Director at FINRA and as Executive Vice President and Investment Director at NYMEX, where he led transformative technological initiatives. He holds a degree in Corporate Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

About Monarq Asset Management

Monarq Asset Management, formerly known as MNNC Group, stands as an innovative multi-strategy investment manager focused on generating consistent risk-adjusted returns across various market conditions. The leadership team comprises veterans from notable firms including LedgerPrime, Tower Research, and BlockTower Capital, bringing a wealth of experience in quantitative trading, volatility strategies, and digital market structures. The firm is steadily reshaping the investment landscape in digital assets, aiming to meet the evolving needs of investors in a quickly changing financial world.

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