Kuni Kanno

Kuni Kanno is a Portfolio Manager at Ovata Capital, based in New York, NY, where he oversees investment strategies with a focus on equity-related products. His core responsibilities include portfolio construction, risk management, and generating alpha for the firm's flagship funds, which primarily target Asian equity markets through various strategies such as arbitrage, relative value, event-driven, and long/short investments.

Prior to his career as a Portfolio Manager, Kuni gained experience as an Investment Analyst at Ovata Capital, contributing to idea generation and research for the firm, and previously worked at Balyasny Asset Management L.P. as an Investment Analyst, deepening his expertise in global equities and multi-strategy portfolios. His background encompasses rigorous research and hands-on analysis across both U.S. and Asian equities, with a specialization in multi-strategy and event-driven investments.

While specific educational credentials are not publicly available, Kuni Kanno’s rapid progression and performance in highly competitive hedge fund environments are notable. At just 27 years old, he has established himself as a trusted manager with a clear focus on Asian equity markets, contributing to the investment industry through diligent sector coverage and innovative approaches to portfolio management.