Established in 1988, First Quadrant specializes in alternative approaches to global investing. Employing a highly disciplined, risk-controlled approach designed to deliver consistent, long-term results, the firm adds value by combining a rigorous analysis of macroeconomic fundamentals with a thorough understanding of the dynamics that drive demand among asset classes and across global markets. First Quadrant offers solutions aimed at diversifying returns, return enhancement and risk mitigation in the following areas: macro, currency, commodities, volatility, long-only equities, long/short equities, multi-asset, tax management and tail risk and inflation protection. The firm provides investment management services to institutional clients around the globe, including corporate and public pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations and endowments, mutual funds, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, private (unregistered) funds, state or municipal government entities, and foreign governments.