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Mumbai, April 2, 2025 — Global intelligent investment platform Atrend Capital today announced the official launch of its first-ever Global Investment Masters Tournament. The competition brings together top investment professionals from India, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Japan for a 60-day performance-based showdown, evaluated across three core dimensions: portfolio returns, investor support, and asset inflow. The tournament features a total prize pool of USD 5 million, with the champion earning the title of “Global Strategy Leader”.
The event aims to introduce diversified international investment perspectives to the Indian market, serving as a platform for local investors to engage directly with global strategic experts.
International Lineup: A Global Roster of Investment Experts
Confirmed participants include:
- India: Local fund manager Vikas Pershad leading a team of quantitative researchers
- United States: Behavioral finance expert Michael Batnick
- Germany: Macro asset allocation strategist Michael Zimmermann
- United Kingdom: ESG-focused investment researcher Rhys Davies
- Japan: Arbitrage strategy developer Daisuke Yamamoto
Atrend Capital stated that the tournament is designed to showcase a variety of investment methodologies while evaluating real-time fund management under dynamic market conditions, emphasizing adaptability and risk control.
Scoring System: A Comprehensive Three-Pillar Evaluation
According to Atrend, the final rankings will be determined based on the following three criteria:
- Investor Voting (30%): Daily voting available through the Atrend APP, reflecting public engagement and strategy resonance
- Asset Inflow (40%): Measured by the total real capital allocated to each strategy, fully held in custody by Atrend for transparency
- Portfolio Returns (30%): Scored based on absolute returns adjusted for risk over the 60-day competition period
Vikas Pershad, CEO of Atrend Capital Asia, commented:
“This tournament isn’t just about returns. It emphasizes investor trust and capital mobilization, highlighting the comprehensive competitiveness of each strategy.”
Investor Engagement: Learning & Participation Opportunities
Throughout the competition, Atrend will offer Indian investors a range of educational and interactive features, including:
- Live strategy performance dashboards, allowing users to observe or mirror trades
- Daily strategy analysis broadcasts, delivered by Atrend’s investment research team
- Platform rewards program, providing registration bonuses and prize draws for active users
- Localized support, including INR-based settlements, 24/7 customer service, and in-depth market insights tailored to Indian investors
How to Participate
Investors can join the tournament by completing the following steps:
- Download the Atrend APP and complete registration
- Browse and follow participant strategies
- Join the official community group for daily updates and insights
Registration and participation are open until April 30, 2025. For more information, please visit:
www.atrendcapital.com
About Atrend Capital
Atrend Capital was co-founded by M&G Investments, Doo Group, and Axis Capital, with a focus on delivering intelligent asset allocation and technology-driven investment solutions in the Indian market. The company aims to bridge global investment know-how with local opportunities, offering professional and technology-enhanced wealth management services for emerging market investors.
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