This figure is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent a guarantee of future performance.
June brought another wave of global market volatility—this time fueled by the lingering fallout from aggressive U.S. trade policies and the brief but jarring Israel-Iran conflict. Oil and gold surged, volatility spiked, and while markets and equities seemed to bounce back quickly, the rally masked deeper instability and fragile investor sentiment.
Sensing turbulence ahead, our algorithm shifted to a more defensive posture early in June. By reading the market’s shifting signals, it took a risk-off stance for most of the month—reducing exposure and prioritizing capital preservation. In a landscape of uncertainty, it did exactly what it was designed to do: stay calm, remain adaptive, and protect on the downside, especially after a great run up in May.
Solimar Fund returned 0.4% after fees in June, bringing us to 21.7% after fees YTD, while the S&P 500 is at 5.4% YTD. Since Inception Solimar Fund is up 74.7% after fees in less than two years (10/1/23-6/30/25).
We originally built Solimar Fund’s algorithm for ourselves—aiming to grow as quickly as possible what we’d worked hard to earn, without taking on the kind of risk that keeps you up at night. That mindset still drives our core strategy today.
We’re constantly working to improve our edge, our odds, and how we manage risk, because we believe that’s what this kind of work demands. And honestly? We love it.
Most days, you’ll find us refining the system, tuning execution, optimizing processes, and making sure the strategy does exactly what it was built to do. The algorithm runs 24/7, and most days, it feels like we do too. It’s not because we have to, but because we care deeply about getting it right.
Yes, we’re surfers but we’re also builders, operators, and risk managers. And the truth is, we surf a lot less than we’d like. Because this comes first. Our investors come first.
We’ve learned that real freedom doesn’t come from stepping back. It comes from leaning in. From doing the work, so the system can carry the weight when it matters most. That’s what a quantitative edge is all about, a quiet engine running in the background, keeping you in the game through calm and chaos.
Our Algo: Built to seek growth. Built to manage risk. Designed with the goal of delivering non-correlated, asymmetric returns.
It’s not about replacing good judgment. It’s about backing it up with structure, speed, and discipline. That’s why we believe every portfolio can benefit from a quantitative edge. Because we believe portfolios shouldn’t just be invested, they should be engineered with purpose.
And now, we’re gaining momentum. Solimar Fund’s performance-driven strategy is delivering performance that, to date, compares favorably with certain larger, more established funds—based on public benchmark data. Thus far into 2025, we’ve delivered strong absolute returns, often outperforming firms with far more capital and infrastructure. We don’t say that to boast. We say it to show what’s possible when focus, discipline, and love for the craft come together.
Source: Bloomberg | Nishant Kumar
Solimar Fund YTD Performance after fees (1/1/25- 6/30/25): 21.7%
SPY YTD Performance (1/1/25- 6/30/25): 5.4%
*Comparisons shown for informational purposes. Not indicative of future performance. Returns reflect unaudited net performance. Nothing presented herein constitutes investment advice or an offer to invest. Please see the Memorandum for full terms and risk disclosures.
We’re including a lifetime performance chart below to provide context for our YTD performance.
Solimar Fund Net Lifetime Performance (10/1/23- 6/30/25): 74.7%
SPY Performance (10/1/23- 6/30/25): 44.5%
*Comparisons shown for informational purposes. Not indicative of future performance. Returns reflect unaudited net performance. Nothing presented herein constitutes investment advice or an offer to invest. Please see the Memorandum for full terms and risk disclosures.
With June behind us, we’ve officially reached the halfway mark of a turbulent and volatile year in the markets. From geopolitical shocks to trade uncertainty, US equities have struggled to find stable footing. While many investors have been whipsawed by volatility, Solimar Fund has stayed focused on its goals of uncorrelated absolute returns and so far, we’re encouraged by the results.
We’re proud to have a standout first half of the year, especially in this turbulent environment. It is exactly why we built the system: to navigate tough markets with discipline, to protect on the downside, and to keep compounding regardless of the broader mood.
Our algorithm doesn’t chase trends or headlines. It reads the market, adapts in real time, and does the hard work of staying the course whether that means stepping back or leaning in. As we head into the second half of the year, we’ll continue doing what we’ve aimed to do every day since launch: protect, adapt, and grow.
To those already invested: thank you for your continued trust. Our strongest leads for new investors come from warm introductions from you. We appreciate the help.
To those watching from the sidelines: the Fund has limited capacity which means we may increase the minimum investment in the near future. Please reach out if you're considering an allocation.
Here’s to building on this momentum and to an even better second half of the year.
Enjoy the ride!
Geoffrey & Tyler
2by2 Capital LLC | [email protected] | www.2by2Capital.com