Technological expertise from
a pioneer in quantitative investment
A mindset
Research and innovation are, in the core, at the heart of our business. In fact, the quantitative investment professionals you meet at Chahine Capital are most often specialised researchers and engineers. They represent a new generation of financial managers and are behind of our achievements.
There is another equally powerful driver that has been instrumental in making Chahine Capital a leader in its field: passion for what we do. We believe that fund investment is on the verge of the technological revolution brought about by artificial intelligence. We are already part of this evolutionary dynamic. In addition to the search for performance, it is also a question of better risk control, greater reactivity, more pragmatism and full transparency.
An expertise
European pioneer of quantitative equity investment, Chahine Capital has been nurturing a strong alliance between science and finance since 1998. Our approach is based on a conviction: analysing economic and financial data of thousands of companies all over the world is no longer on a human scale. But they are on the scale of powerful algorithms specifically developed and optimised.
Our approach is to first create proprietary algorithmic models that can adapt to different market configurations, and to identify stocks able to repeatedly and positively surprise investors.
Our technological solutions have been proven through Digital Funds, a SICAV that has delivered one of the best risk-adjusted performances in the industry for over 20 years. The first recipe for success: models designed to beat their markets over time. The second: a team of researchers and engineers with expertise in performance engineering, as demonstrated by the successful integration of artificial-intelligence-based models.
25
YEARS OF TRACK RECORD
19
EMPLOYEES
631
MILLION IN ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT AS OF 29 DECEMBER 2023
A history
At the end of the 1990s, Jacques Chahine, PhD in Mathematics and Statistics, graduate of ENSAE Paris, designed sophisticated algorithmic models. They were first implemented with the creation of the Digital Funds SICAV (1998) and its first sub fund: Digital Stars Europe. In 2004, the Luxembourg based company was created. After two years of research, a new sub fund has been made available for investors: Digital Stars Continental Europe. Like its precursor, it quickly proved itself.
The years 2016/2017 were characterized by three important events: the launch of Digital Stars Europe Smaller Companies (2016), the acquisition of J. Chahine Capital by Iris Finance International group (2017), and the opening up of Digital Stars US Equities (2017). Digital Stars Eurozone will follow-up in 2018 , then Digital Market Neutral Europe in 2020.
Committed to a responsible approach, Chahine Capital is a signatory of the UN PRI (UN Principles for Responsible Investment). In 2019, it will grant LuxFLAG ESG (Luxembourg Finance Labeling Agency) label for four of its funds. In 2022, it is the turn of the Digital Stars Eurozone fund to be LuxFLAG certified and to obtain the SRI label (French label) and “Towards Sustainability” (Belgian label).
Team
Our scientific approach to investing entirely based on the excellence and experience of the talents we bring together. For Chahine Capital, out-of-the box thinking, enthusiasm, creativity and pragmatism are not just qualities, they are skills we are looking for.
Michaël Sellam
Chairman
Michaël Sellam
Chairman
After starting his career as a PM in major banks for several major banks, Michaël founded the Compagnie Financière de Gestion et d'Investissement - Financière Galilée in 2000. In 2004 he bought the investment company IRIS Finance, and created the holding company IRIS Finance International Group. Then, he acquired the investment companies Provalor in 2007, Compagnie Financière Genevoise 1855 in 2014, Chahine Capital in 2017 and Createrra in 2019.
Charles Lacroix
Chief Executive Officer
Charles Lacroix
Chief Executive Officer
After starting his career in 1998 in Hong-Kong with GL events, Charles Lacroix joined Natixis Asset Management in Paris in 2003 within the Research & Development team. In 2007, he became Head of Business Development for France and Asia at Amundi Alternative Investments before joining Rothschild & Co Asset Management Europe in 2014 as Head of Business Development and Member of the Investment Committee of the Open Architecture and Investment Solutions Division. He is Chief Executive Officer at Chahine Capital since 2021 and is based in Luxembourg.
Aymar De Léotoing
Chief Investment Officer, Lead Portfolio Manager
Aymar De Léotoing
Chief Investment Officer, Lead Portfolio Manager
Aymar started his career in 2000 at Jacques Chahine Finance as a Senior Consultant and then worked for FactSet until 2007. Then, he joined the Quant team at Société Générale AM / Amundi, and then Arkeon Finance, before joining Chahine Capital in 2016.
He is a graduate of ESTP Paris and holds a Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF).
Stéphane Levy
Strategist, Head of Innovation
Stéphane Levy
Strategist, Head of Innovation
Stéphane started his career in 1999 at the Banque du Louvre as a Quantitative Analyst. In 2003 he was appointed as Co-head of Alternative Investments at OFI AM, before joining Geneva Partners in 2005 as CIO. From 2012 to 2018, he participated to the development of Montpensier Finance as a Strategist in charge of the Quantitative Department before joining Chahine Capital team in June 2018.
He is a graduate of ENSEEIHT and holds a specialized Master's degree from ESSEC Business School.
Alexandre Morlot
Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Analyst
Alexandre Morlot
Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Analyst
Alexandre joined Chahine Capital at the end of his studies in January 2019, after an internship in the company in 2018.
He is a graduate from the École des mines de Saint-Étienne, specializing in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Coumba-Gallo Touré
ESG Analyst, Assistant Portfolio Manager
Coumba-Gallo Touré
ESG Analyst, Assistant Portfolio Manager
Coumba-Gallo joined Chahine Capital in 2021 after completing her studies.
She is a graduate of the Institut Mines-Télécom Business School.
Franck Salzard
Quantitative Researcher
Franck Salzard
Quantitative Researcher
Franck joined Chahine Capital in october 2023 as a quantitative researcher. He has completed internships with Banque de Luxembourg and BLI as a quantitative analyst. He his a graduate of Ecole des Mines de Saint-Etienne and holds a master’s degree in Quantitative Finance from INP-ENSIMAG.
Christophe Magat
Head of Risk Control, Compliance and Information Systems
Christophe Magat
Head of Risk Control, Compliance and Information Systems
Christophe started his career in 2001 at Galys Laboratoire as an IT developer and system administrator. He joined Chahine Capital in 2007. He is graduate from the Institut Universitaire Professionnalisé and holds a certificate in risk management from the Ichec Brussels Management School.
Mallawry Planté
Communication Officer
Mallawry Planté
Communication Officer
After completing a work-study programme at La Poste Groupe, Mallawry began her career at Astoria Finance before joining Chahine Capital in August 2023. Mallawry is a graduate of ECS Paris in Marketing and Communication.
