Frequently Asked Questions

Why Portoptimo?

We estimate that an API like this would not have been viable even as recently as 2022. By using the most efficient code possible and drawing on the latest advances in powerful cloud computing, Hedgerow is the first service of its kind that can reliably handle the heavy computation at a large, simultaneous scale.

What does it do?

Hedgerow looks at the historical risk and return for each of your assets and how they move against each other. It then finds the combination of those assets that gives the lowest overall risk, highest return, and everything in between.

What's the maths behind it?

A single formula sits behind the calculation, analysing the variance, covariance and return for all assets together. It uses calculus to return the combination of assets with the minimum combined variance, maximum return, and everything between.

More detail is available here.

What does it not do?

Hedgerow analyses historical price data, so it does not predict the future. The world is uncertain but when combined with good research, Hedgerow helps you be better prepared to weather the storms.

Is it safe?

Yes! We will never access your systems or data, and we don’t collect any personal information on your customers; all we need is a list of asset names and their proportional weights in a portfolio.

How do I get started?

Contact us using the contact form and our team will help guide you through the process.