Matt Skipp founded SW8 because he is passionate about absolute returns and believes a multi-strategy approach is the best way to achieve this goal in all market cycles. The SW8 long-term goal is to grow a global brand with a strong reputation for performance, ethics and business practices.

SW8 believes that an active management style is the best way to prosper in sideways or volatile markets. Active management consists of being aggressive, opportunistic, flexible and liquid. The key to active management is selling whether it be for profit, loss or to go short. SW8 changes its overall net exposure from long to short when market conditions dictate.

SW8 believes there is significant need for hedge funds that can preserve and grow capital without exposing investors to excessive risk.