Avala Global's inflection point: Inside onetime Viking star Divya Nettimi's $1.9 billion hedge fund
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Divya Nettimi, founder of Avala Global, prioritizes long-term company performance in her investment strategies. Despite Avala's challenges, including significant early turnover and a notable drop in performance during March, Nettimi remains optimistic, focusing on growing her team and enhancing their market experience. As Avala approaches its third anniversary, she believes the firm is well-positioned for future institutional investment, reflecting her long-term vision and resilience in a volatile market.
"It's really important to stick to the core process," said Nettimi, whose résumé of elite colleges and big-name financial firms made her launch one of the hottest in recent years.
Avala has faced significant turnover of its day-one team and suffered its worst month on record in March with a drop of more than 14% in the turbulent, tariff-panicked markets.
Despite challenges, Nettimi expressed confidence in how she's managing her current team, asserting that they are more experienced in public markets after expanding the investment staff.
Nettimi believes Avala is exactly where it should be as the firm nears its third anniversary, a pivotal milestone for institutional investors.
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