Investment Philosophy

The Flameback, a specific species of woodpecker, can be found in the southern region of India.

Woodpeckers are an intriguing bunch for their toughness, dedication, and self-discipline. Each day, they diligently and quietly carry out their hard task of pecking to snag insects for their meals.

Compare this to an eagle, which embodies more of a liberated spirit, traversing various landscapes for a substantial catch but might face some days without food.

Woodpeckers may seem more monotonous in their lifestyle, yet it’s questionable if they ever suffer from hunger.

Similarly, we strive to embody The Flameback through:

Ignore the Noise
Ignore the Noise

"The man who can do the average thing when everyone else around him is losing his mind.”, Napoleon's Definition of Military Genius

Markets are captivating because they tell stories. However, because these stories involve money and emotions, they generate a lot of noise that can distract and influence your thinking and actions.

We prefer to switch off the TV, keep our heads down and do the hard work of being led by our reasoning and data-based research rather than by emotions and biases.

Understand Markets Through Research and Analyzing Patterns
Understand Markets Through Research and Analyzing Patterns

The market puzzle can be solved by finding and understanding patterns that drive investment returns. These Patterns encompass market anomalies, fundamental factors, market inefficiencies, and behavioural science principles.

We search for persistent, investable, logical, cost-effective patterns and offer repeatable sources of return.

When we identify patterns that meet the above criteria, we structure them around rule-based decision-making, codify the strategy, and rigorously test, analyse the results, and refine them.

Systematic Investing
Systematic Investing

We take a less subjective and more disciplined approach to investing—a process we can implement consistently and stick with, even in challenging market environments.

We don't try to guess what the markets might do tomorrow or one year from now, but quietly implement our strategies, believing that we are better researchers than forecasters.

Avoiding Human Biases
Avoiding Human Biases

Once patterns are identified, we structure them around rule-based decision-making by focusing on objective analysis and research rather than relying solely on intuition or emotions.

Customized Portfolios
Customized Portfolios

Based on a client's objectives, constraints, and preferences, we advise creating investment portfolios with the appropriate allocations to our various proprietary investment strategies.

Within Comfort Level
Within Comfort Level

We customize portfolios to try to limit volatility, especially during hazy times, to the comfort level of our clients. Our goal is to help clients navigate diverse market environments through structured, risk-conscious investment strategies.

Long Term Oriented
Long Term Oriented

Our primary goal is to create substantial wealth by striving for long-term capital growth through systematic portfolio strategies.

Partnership Based Client Relationship
Partnership Based Client Relationship

We diligently fulfil our responsibility of managing our clients' funds with the highest level of professionalism and care.

In essence, our aim is not to look for multi-baggers or be driven by human emotions but to work persistently, leveraging a research-intensive approach and disciplined execution of strategies.

Core Team
Kishan Murjani Nair
Kishan Murjani Nair

Principal and Chief Compliance Officer

  • 12+ years’ Experience in managing systematic-based investment strategies.
  • CFA Charterholder.
Daniel Savino
Daniel Savino

Chief Commercial Officer

Leads capital raising initiatives and marketing strategy execution. Drives Flameback Capital’s international business development and global market expansion.

Devesh Sati
Devesh Sati

Chief Technical Officer

Nearly 10 years of diverse experience in tech development.
Oversees R&D of investment strategies.