Investing with Komplete Investments

At Komplete Investments, we approach capital management with an emphasis on context, judgment, and responsibility. Markets are influenced by shifting economic conditions, policy decisions, and long-term structural forces, and meaningful outcomes are rarely the result of isolated actions. The insights shared here are intended to support thoughtful consideration rather than immediate response. Each post offers perspective on how broader market dynamics and strategic principles intersect over time.

These articles are provided as educational resources designed to encourage informed evaluation and constructive discussion. They are not prescriptive in nature, but meant to complement disciplined oversight and individual decision-making. We recognize that effective capital management requires alignment with personal objectives, risk considerations, and long-term priorities. By engaging with this content as part of a broader framework, readers can better assess how insight, structure, and consistency contribute to sustainable outcomes across market cycles.

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MiB: Paul Zummo, Chief Investment Officer of J.P. Morgan Alternative Asset Management


 

This week, I speak with Paul Zummo, Chief Investment Officer of J.P. Morgan Alternative Asset Management. They discuss the state of alternatives and Paul’s “30 Pearls of Investment Wisdom.” They also discuss the early days of hedge funds, investing in the 90’s and building a hedge fund division.

We discuss how his career evolved, and the ways the industry has changed.

A list of his current reading is here; A transcript of our conversation is available here Tuesday.

You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, SpotifyYouTube, and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here.

Be sure to check out our Masters in Business next week with Stephen Cohen, BlackRock Chief Product Officer and Head of Global Product Solutions. He is a member of BlackRock’s Global Executive Committee. Previously, he was Global Head of Fixed Income Indexing (iShares); and Chief Investment Strategist for International Fixed Income and iShares. Blackrock manages $13.5 trillion in AUM; its iShares division is over$5 trillion.

 

 

 

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