01 / Macro thesis
Structural drivers.
BRICS dynamics, critical minerals, water scarcity, semiconductor sovereignty, demographic transitions. The forces that will define the next decade.
LIC Alpha Hunt · From the lab
Quantitative intelligence for the emerging-market investor.Quantitative intelligence for EM investors.
A proprietary system for identifying investment opportunities in emerging markets, built on structural macro theses and auditable quantitative frameworks. The first product out of our R&D practice.Quantitative system for emerging markets. Structural macro theses. Auditable frameworks. First product out of the R&D lab.
UniverseREMX · INDA · LAC · SLI
Sharpe ratio1.84
VaR 95%−8.9%
CVaR 95%−13.4%
Annual alpha+12.2%
Backtest2014 → 2025
Backtested results · Not indicative of future performance
Live monitor · Snapshot
The system, today.
Last sync · 2026-06-04 · 14:00 UTC
Macro thesis status
Critical minerals
REMX · LIT · TMQ
+8.4%
Overweight
India structural
INDA · EPI · IBN
+5.1%
Overweight
LATAM equities
LAC · SLI · EWZ
+1.2%
Neutral
Semis sovereignty
SOXX · SMH
+12.7%
Overweight
Water scarcity
PHO · CGW
−2.3%
Neutral
Broad EM passive
EEM · VWO
−0.8%
Underweight
Latest signals · top conviction
| Ticker | Score | Δ 30d | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| REMX | 0.84 | +11.2% | Buy |
| SOXX | 0.78 | +8.4% | Buy |
| INDA | 0.71 | +5.1% | Hold |
| LIT | 0.68 | +6.7% | Hold |
| EEM | 0.32 | −0.8% | Trim |
Universe coverage · 11 instruments · 6 macro theses · 4 invalidation triggers active
Subscribe to live signals →Weekly snapshot · Backtested methodology applied to historical data
Not personalized investment advice · Past performance does not guarantee future results
LIFE·IN·CO may hold positions in instruments shown · See full disclosures →
Not personalized investment advice · Past performance does not guarantee future results
LIFE·IN·CO may hold positions in instruments shown · See full disclosures →
The thesis
Sustainable alpha doesn't come from speed. It comes from structural insight.
The dominant approach to emerging-market investing alternates between two failure modes. On one side: index investing that captures average returns and average risk, with no view on the structural dislocations that define the asset class. On the other: high-turnover strategies that promise alpha but deliver friction, taxes and behavioral noise.
LIC Alpha Hunt operates from a different premise. We identify the structural macro theses (demographic, geopolitical, resource-driven) that will reshape emerging markets over the next decade, and we build position-level intelligence around them. The system is quantitative. The judgment is human. The framework is auditable.
Alpha that survives the cycle is alpha that was structural to begin with.
Methodology
Four layers. One coherent decision framework.
02 / Universe selection
Curated instruments.
A defined universe of ETFs and equities mapped to each macro thesis. REMX, INDA, LAC, SLI, TMQ, EPI, IBN, SOXX, LIT, PHO, EEM and beyond.
03 / Quantitative scoring
Auditable frameworks.
Multi-factor scoring across momentum, valuation, volatility regime and fundamental quality. Every signal traceable to its inputs.
04 / Risk protocols
Built-in invalidation.
Pre-defined invalidation conditions for each thesis. Calm protocols for volatility events. Counter-cyclical contribution rules.
Built for
Investors who think in decades.
Alpha Hunt is built for the investor who values intellectual rigor over noise, structural conviction over reactive trading, and auditable methodology over black-box claims.
Family offices
Multi-generational capital with EM exposure.
Single and multi-family offices building structural EM positions inside diversified portfolios.
Sophisticated individuals
High-net-worth investors who manage their own conviction.
Investors who research independently and want a rigorous framework to anchor their EM allocation.
Wealth managers
Advisors looking for an EM intelligence layer.
RIAs and wealth advisors integrating Alpha Hunt insights into client portfolio construction.
The deliverable
Weekly intelligence. Quarterly deep dives. Always auditable.
Weekly
Signal report.
Position-level scoring across the universe. Flagged opportunities. Active invalidations. Calm-protocol triggers if any.
Quarterly
Thesis review.
Deep dive on each macro thesis. New evidence. Revisions to conviction. Stress tests against major scenarios.
Annual
Framework audit.
Full backtest update. Methodology revision. New theses incorporated. Old theses retired with reasoning.
Next step
"The system is quantitative. The judgment is human. The framework is auditable."
A 30-minute demo walks you through the methodology, the live signal report, and how Alpha Hunt fits into a sophisticated EM allocation.
Important disclosures
LIC Alpha Hunt is a research and educational publication produced by LIFE INVESTMENT CONSULTING LLC ("LIFE·IN·CO"), a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, with operational presence in Miami, Florida and Bogotá, Colombia. It is distributed on a general basis to all subscribers and does NOT constitute personalized investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, brokerage services, tax advice, legal advice or any form of recommendation tailored to your individual circumstances.
LIFE·IN·CO is NOT a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Colombian Superintendencia Financiera, or any other regulatory body. The content of this publication is intended for informational and educational purposes only.
LIC Alpha Hunt operates under the publisher exemption recognized in Lowe v. SEC, 472 U.S. 181 (1985), distributing impersonal market analysis of general circulation to its readers. We do not analyze or comment on your specific financial situation, investment objectives, risk tolerance, or holdings.
PAST PERFORMANCE AND BACKTESTED RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR INDICATE FUTURE RESULTS. Investment in securities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The instruments mentioned may not be suitable for all investors.
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