Q&A with Our Fund Manager
- Jul 15
- 3 min read
Ever wanted to pick the minds of the pros steering a high-performing hedge fund? At Zillionaire Investments, we're all about pulling back the curtain. In this Q&A, we chat with our lead fund managers—drawing from our team's collective expertise in commodity trading, risk management, and strategy innovation. They'll share insights on Project Alpha's intraday plays, market trends, and what makes our rolling fund tick. It's casual, candid, and aimed at giving you a feel for the expertise behind the returns.
Q: What's the biggest edge in today's volatile futures markets?
A: Volatility is our playground! With markets like crude oil and gold swinging on news, our manual intraday strategy lets us capture momentum in short bursts—think 1-15 minutes per trade. We avoid overnight holds to sidestep surprises, focusing on price action we've refined over 15 years. It's about discipline: spotting patterns in real-time data and executing precisely. For investors, that means liquidity and consistent opportunities, rain or shine.

Q: How does transparency factor into your daily decisions?
A: It's non-negotiable. Every partner gets a secure login to our portal for live views of positions, P&L, and risks. We stream everything because we believe informed investors are happy ones. No black boxes here—just clear, minute-by-minute updates. This builds trust and lets us collaborate; we've even tweaked strategies based on club feedback. In an industry full of fine print, our approach keeps things straightforward.
Q: Can you walk us through a typical trading day at Project Alpha?
A: Starts with pre-market analysis: We review global cues, set risk parameters, and gear up on our low-latency VPS setup. Once open, it's all hands-on—monitoring S&P 500 or NASDAQ for momentum. A trade might enter on a breakout, ride the wave, and close for a quick win. We aim for hundreds of these daily, always within heat limits. Post-close, we debrief and prep distributions. Our prop desk scouts talent to keep the pipeline fresh, and HFT tools are in beta to spot even subtler edges.
Q: What's exciting about the future for Project Alpha investors?
A: The hybrid evolution! While our core is discretionary, we're layering in proprietary HFT for market-making in equity indices. Imagine AI-assisted arbitrage across indices, supervised by humans—boosting efficiency without losing our touch. For partners, it means potentially amplified returns in our rolling fund, still with that 12% preferred monthly payout and no lock-ins. We're capped at $50M to stay nimble, so spots are exclusive.
Q: How do you balance risk for different investor types?
A: Tailoring is key. For cash-flow seekers, we emphasize monthly distributions; for growth-focused folks, compounding rolls it over. Our bespoke division handles family offices with custom hedges or allocations. Risk is managed universally—tight stops, no over-leverage—but adjusted per mandate. It's all about alignment: We co-invest alongside you, so our skin's in the game too.
Q: Any advice for potential investors eyeing hedge funds?
A: Do your due diligence: Look for transparency, proven strategies, and flexibility. Project Alpha offers all that—high returns from volatility, but with easy entry/exit. If you're accredited and seeking a partner who shares wins (and shows the work), let's talk. We're here to make investing feel collaborative, not complicated.
This Q&A scratches the surface of our team's passion. If you've got burning questions, submit them via our contact form—we might feature them next! Ready to join the conversation? Drop us a line about Project Alpha.





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