The KE Absolute sales force boasts a rare combination of multiple disciplines and backgrounds. The group's extensive experience in derivative products leads to a more lateral and creative thought process versus larger sell-side firms geared towards more traditional "long-only" strategies and research.

From idea generation to trade execution, KE Absolute emulates the absolute return mindset by thinking in the same manner as a hedge fund. This is possible given KE Absolute's disciplined focus embracing its comprehensive strategy matrix.

Not only do research products drive and support sales efforts, but the sales team's uniquely close relationship with clients forms ideas and strategies that are tested through KE Research.
Opportunistic
  • Directional Long
  • Directional Short
  • Thematic
  • Warrants


  • Market neutral
  • Equity Pair
  • Industry Pair
  • Index Pair


  • Arbitrage
  • Statistical
  • ADR / GDR
  • Dividend
  • Convertible Bond
  • Dual Share Class
  • Relative value
  • Index Outperformance
  • Index Underperformance
  • Outperformance Basket
  • Defensive Basket
  • Cross Holdings (Stubs)


  • Event driven
  • Merger & Privatiation
  • Restructuring
  • Asset Injection & Divestment
  • Spin-Off
  • Share Buyback