Rules-based, credibly repeatable strategies backed by rigorous research
World's most liquid markets with multi-day holding periods for capacity
Depends on market regime—our models adjust to evolving conditions
How Adaptive Alpha Research reimagines systematic investment
Starling is the flagship implementation of the AAR framework — Australian-domiciled, trading across 19 ETF markets, and built to behave consistently across every market condition.
Risk-adjusted returns: targets risk-free rate + 8% pa after all fees, with a volatility setting of 12% pa
Low market exposure: passive hedging keeps equities beta between 0.0 and 0.3
Built to adapt: episodic deployment means capital is preserved during unfavourable conditions and deployed when opportunity justifies the risk
Rules-based, credibly repeatable strategies backed by rigorous research
Decisions are grounded in research, data, testing, and evidence — not narratives or forecasts.
Focused on what works in real markets, not theoretical elegance or ideological purity.
Independent and focused, enabling rapid iteration and adaptation without unnecessary overhead.
To enhance consistency, monitoring, and execution of portfolios, and to deliver client service.
To enhance consistency, monitoring, and execution of portfolios, and to deliver client service.
Substantial backing with long-term goals.