Successful strategy also in Wikifolio (Photo: freepik, DC Studio)
Dirk Althaus manages it Cybersecurity Leaders Fund (ISIN: DE000A3D0588). The fund invests in leading companies in the cybersecurity industry worldwide. The security expert combines established market participants with promising hidden champions, i.e. lesser-known companies with great potential.
Broad diversification and risk management
The fund is broadly diversified with a portfolio of 30 to 50 different stocks. In addition, active cash management ensures that risks are limited. Hedging instruments such as put options are also used for this purpose.
The fund has a particular focus on companies that develop security software, cloud computing solutions or protection technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT). Dirk Althaus’s many years of experience in this area enables him to select the companies with the best prospects.
The fund’s portfolio includes typical security players such as Palo Alto Networks, Arista Networks and Clear Secure as well as established technology groups such as Nvidia and Microsoft. Since its launch in April 2023, the fund has achieved an increase in value of around 52 percent with a volume of almost 20 million euros.
Experienced cybersecurity expert
Althaus is a proven expert in the field of cybersecurity and has more than 15 years of experience in this area. His career began with an apprenticeship at Siemens, where he worked in the IT security area. He then worked in various positions at renowned companies such as Datacert, Imperva and Tenable. Since 2023 he has been responsible for the Cybersecurity Leaders Fund at ICM InvestmentBank AG as portfolio manager.
Successful strategy also in Wikifolio
In addition to his work as a fund manager, Althaus has also been running the Wikifolio “Cybersecurity Innovators” since 2017. This has had a remarkable performance of around 370 percent since its launch and shows that Althaus’ investment strategy is also successful in a different context.
Even in times of crisis, such as during the Ukraine war, the fund was able to convince through clever adjustments and its innovative investment strategy. The active management approach makes it possible to react quickly to new developments, such as the increasing demand for AI-based security technologies or blockchain solutions.
Conclusion: Cybersecurity Leaders Fund
The Cybersecurity Leaders Fund is an attractive option for investors who want to benefit from the expertise of an experienced fund manager and at the same time invest in a dynamic growth market. The combination of active management, focus on innovative technologies and a clear investment strategy makes this fund an interesting option.
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