AlternativeSoft

AlternativeSoft

4.8 out of 5 stars
Risk Shell

Risk Shell

ABC Quant
AlternativeSoft Risk Shell

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AlternativeSoft:

About

AlternativeSoft is used by institutional investors investing in Mutual Funds, Hedge Funds & Private Market Funds. AlternativeSoft is the preferred choice for many of the globe's leading institutional investors investing in mutual funds, hedge funds and private equity funds. Best Risk Management Software Awards (Hedgeweek 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Since its establishment in 2005, AlternativeSoft has streamlined the process of fund selection, portfolio management, reporting for funds, due diligence on hedge funds, powerBI reporting, on premise or cloud availability, financial trainings, for institutional investors. We offer a large solution for anything related to funds.
Risk Shell:

About

Risk Shell is a SaaS risk management and portfolio construction platform for hedge fund of funds and multi-asset investment portfolios. Some of the tools that are included in Risk Shell are: • Quantitative and qualitative asset screening and manager selection • Risk analytics delivering hundreds of statistics • Macroeconomic Scenario Screening™ • Multi-statistic and traditional Peer Group Analysis • Returns-Based Analysis and Holdings-Based Analysis • Portfolio optimization incl. market-neutral portfolio builder • Portfolio What-if analysis • Portfolio marginal risk contribution • Stochastic simulation and stress testing • Risk budgeting • Performance attribution analysis, style analysis and factor analysis • 50+ interactive charts • Shadow accounting for hedge Fund of Funds • CRM & Document management • Due Diligence tools designed for hedge funds
AlternativeSoft:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Risk Shell:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
AlternativeSoft:

Audience

Institutional investors investing in Mutual Funds, Hedge Funds & Private Market Funds
Risk Shell:

Audience

Fund of Funds, Fund of Hedge Funds, Family Offices, Advisors, Pension Funds etc.
AlternativeSoft:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Risk Shell:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported
AlternativeSoft:

API

Offers API Supported
Risk Shell:

API

Offers API Not Supported
AlternativeSoft:

Screenshots and Videos

Risk Shell:

Screenshots and Videos

AlternativeSoft:

Pricing

Module based:

Modules include:
Data Universe
Fund Selection
Portfolio Construction
Private Markets
Hedge Funds Due Diligence
Reporting PowerBI
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
Risk Shell:

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
AlternativeSoft:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 3.8 / 5
support 4.6 / 5
Risk Shell:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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AlternativeSoft:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The product has plenty of external databases you can link it to and update periodically which gives you access to a wide variety of funds and information. Also a great tool for keeping up with current and prospective funds, and great for using to pulls stats and metrics into excel.
  • Locally installed application makes it very responsive. The software is intuitive and easy to learn and use. Provides an Excel plugin and an API to retrieve data. Provides several ways to import and manage data from internal and external sources. Highly reliable and accurate.
  • Enhanced Functionality: The alternative tool offers a wider range of features that cater to diverse user needs, providing a more comprehensive solution compared to other tools. This includes advanced analytics, customization options, and integration with other essential software.
  • AlternativeSoft is an outstanding investment management software that has significantly streamlined our portfolio management processes. Its intuitive interface and robust analytics tools have enabled us to make more informed investment decisions. The software's customizable reporting features are exceptional, providing us with detailed insights tailored to our specific needs. Additionally, the customer support team is highly responsive and knowledgeable, ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed. Overall, AlternativeSoft has proven to be a reliable and powerful tool, greatly enhancing our efficiency and effectiveness in managing investments. We highly recommend it to any financial institution looking to optimize their investment strategies.
  • Ability to be granular and customize assumptions. Ability to go fund by fund and adjust projected returns and have it recalibrate.

Cons

  • Can get a bit disorganized if you do not stay on top of updating funds, end up with a bunch of dead / old assets in the system.
  • The design and color scheme can use a refresh.
  • Integration Challenges: The alternative tool may pose integration challenges with existing systems and workflows. This could require additional time and resources to ensure compatibility and seamless operation, potentially causing temporary disruptions during the transition period.
  • While AlternativeSoft offers robust features and excellent analytics, the initial setup process can be complex and time-consuming. Additionally, some advanced functionalities could benefit from more detailed documentation. Enhancing the user interface for greater intuitiveness would also improve the overall user experience. Despite these areas for improvement, it's still a valuable tool.
  • No connectivity with data platforms (ex Addepar) making a manual upload process which can be finicky.
AlternativeSoft:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported
Risk Shell:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported
AlternativeSoft:

Company Information

AlternativeSoft
Founded: 2005
Switzerland, UK, USA
www.alternativesoft.com/index.html
Risk Shell:

Company Information

ABC Quant
Founded: 2005
United States
www.abcquant.com
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AlternativeSoft:

Categories

Risk Shell:

Categories

AlternativeSoft:

Financial Risk Management Features

Compliance Management Supported
Credit Risk Management Not Supported
For Hedge Funds Supported
Liquidity Analysis Supported
Loan Portfolio Management Not Supported
Market Risk Management Supported
Operational Risk Management Supported
Portfolio Management Supported
Portfolio Modeling Supported
Risk Analytics Benchmarks Supported
Stress Tests Supported
Value At Risk Calculation Supported

Hedge Fund Features

Compliance Management Supported
Contact Management Not Supported
Investor Accounting Supported
Investor Reporting Supported
P&L Calculation Supported
Partnership Accounting Not Supported
Performance Analysis Supported
Portfolio Analysis Supported
Portfolio Management Supported

Investment Management Features

Accounting Management Not Supported
Benchmarking Supported
Bonds / Stocks Not Supported
Client Management Supported
Commodities Supported
Compliance Reporting Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
For Investment Advisors Supported
For Investors & Traders Supported
Fund Management Supported
Modeling & Simulation Supported
Payroll & Commissions Not Supported
Performance Metrics Supported
Portfolio Management Supported
Risk Management Supported
Risk Shell:

Financial Risk Management Features

Compliance Management Not Supported
Credit Risk Management Not Supported
For Hedge Funds Supported
Liquidity Analysis Supported
Loan Portfolio Management Not Supported
Market Risk Management Supported
Operational Risk Management Not Supported
Portfolio Management Supported
Portfolio Modeling Supported
Risk Analytics Benchmarks Supported
Stress Tests Supported
Value At Risk Calculation Supported

Hedge Fund Features

Compliance Management Not Supported
Contact Management Not Supported
Investor Accounting Supported
Investor Reporting Supported
P&L Calculation Supported
Partnership Accounting Not Supported
Performance Analysis Supported
Portfolio Analysis Supported
Portfolio Management Supported

Investment Management Features

Accounting Management Supported
Benchmarking Supported
Bonds / Stocks Not Supported
Client Management Not Supported
Commodities Not Supported
Compliance Reporting Not Supported
Data Import / Export Not Supported
For Investment Advisors Supported
For Investors & Traders Not Supported
Fund Management Supported
Modeling & Simulation Supported
Payroll & Commissions Not Supported
Performance Metrics Supported
Portfolio Management Supported
Risk Management Supported
AlternativeSoft:

Integrations

Backstop Supported
Bloomberg Supported
Microsoft Excel Supported
Microsoft Power BI Supported
Morningstar Supported
PitchBook Supported
Preqin Supported
Risk Shell:

Integrations

Backstop Not Supported
Bloomberg Not Supported
Microsoft Excel Not Supported
Microsoft Power BI Not Supported
Morningstar Not Supported
PitchBook Not Supported
Preqin Not Supported
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