Claude Hess

Senior Portfolio Manager Multi-Asset Solutions

Claude Hess has been with Zürcher Kantonalbank since 2009. He has been part of the Multi-Asset Solutions team since the beginning of 2015.

He manages mixed mandates and the Swisscanto (LU) Portfolio Fund Sustainable Protection fund, which has a systematically integrated hedging strategy and at the same time meets demanding sustainability criteria.

After studying economics with a focus on econometrics at the University of Zurich, Claude Hess worked as a quantitative analyst at an electricity utility company for four years. He then worked for six years in the Treasury department of Zürcher Kantonalbank in the Engineering and Asset Liability Management division. Claude Hess has been a CFA charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst) since 2010.

Blog posts

Fear of a Stock Market Crash? Hedging is currently inexpensive

Stock markets are at record levels and valuations are rising. Although bull markets can last a long time, the risk of a stock market crash is increasing. Those who want to hedge without selling stocks currently have inexpensive options.

To the article

Reducing the risk of loss? Focus on two strategies

Investors are sometimes faced with the situation of wanting to reduce portfolio risks. This can be done either by selling shares or by hedging using options. But which is better?

To the article

Risk-averse investors at significantly higher risk of slipping

Cautious investors who are mostly invested in bonds should slip into some non-slip shoes! We discuss which model offers a good grip.

To the article

Fragile stock markets – how to protect yourself against price drops

How do you stay invested on the stock market, while also being protected against possible price drops? This is possible with a systematic hedging strategy.

To the article

Protection strategy plus sustainability

A classic collar strategy can reduce high portfolio losses. Our protection strategy, however, offers even more advantages, especially when it comes to sustainability.

To the article

Are interest rate hikes non-events for assets?

The market anticipates up to five interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve by the end of this year. These developments entail investment opportunities and risks for multi-asset investors.

To the article

Hedging strategies: how to stay on the board without fear

Surfing the price wave for as long as possible – that is the goal of most investors. A suitable hedging strategy can reduce the risk of large losses without sacrificing potential price gains.

To the article