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Building a Quantitative Hedge Fund: Enders Capital 1-Year Performance Review | Composer Webinar
One year ago, Moody Nashawaty and Risley Mabile launched Enders Capital: a quantitative hedge fund built with Composer. In this webinar hosted by our Chief Brokerage Officer, Mike Wadkins, they return for a full performance review.
0:00 – Intro & disclaimers
0:41 – Meet Moody & Risley: Enders Capital background
2:18 – Why they chose a systematic approach
5:41 – The philosophy of uncorrelation
6:52 – Live performance dashboard walkthrough
11:01 – Leveraged ETFs, position sizing, and portfolio structure
14:30 – Trading gold, metals, and sector rotation
18:34 – How they build and evolve their models over time
22:13 – When (and when not) to manually intervene
26:17 – How AI fits into their research and optimization workflow
29:00 – Live strategy builder demo
36:00 – Lessons from year one
38:46 – 2026 market outlook
44:11 – Q&A: Tariffs, fees, buy-and-hold vs. active
Helpful Links:
- Enders Capital: https://enderscapital.com
- Enders Capital on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN80ZM-bFNmw2N7fUpl3fZQ
- Get started on Composer: https://composer.trade
Composer Webinar Disclaimer:
The content in this webinar is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. Investing involves risk, including loss of capital.
Our guests, Moody Nashawaty and Risley Mabile, are principals of Enders Capital, a hedge fund. Their opinions are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Composer. Composer has not independently verified the information they will provide.
The investment strategies discussed in this webinar show hypothetical, backtested performance of algorithms. It is crucial to understand that all investing involves substantial risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance, whether actual or backtested, is not a guarantee of future results. Please do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment decisions. Review our disclosures - https://www.composer.trade/disclosures
Enders Capital Webinar Disclaimer:
This webinar is for informational and educational purposes only and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities in Enders Capital, which is available only to verified accredited investors under Regulation D. Enders Capital accepts investments only from qualified clients (as defined under applicable securities laws, including SEC Rule 205-3) due to California state requirements governing performance-based compensation for investment advisers. This presentation is not intended as general solicitation under Rule 506(c). Participation does not constitute verification of accredited investor status. Nothing in this webinar constitutes investment, legal, tax, or other advice. Prospective investors should consult their own professional advisors and review all offering documents, including the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM), before making any investment decision. Past performance and backtested data are not indicative of future results. Performance figures may be gross or net, historical or hypothetical, and are subject to risks, including market volatility, algorithm failure, and losses from leveraged ETFs. Backtests do not reflect actual trading and may overstate results due to limitations like overfitting or slippage. Forward-looking statements are speculative, based on assumptions, and may differ materially from actual results. Investing involves significant risks, including potential loss of principal. Review the fund’s PPM for details. References to third-party platforms (e.g., Composer) or AI tools are not endorsements; relationships disclosed upon request. The fund operates under exemptions from SEC registration but is subject to anti-fraud rules. Tax implications vary; consult a tax professional. Contact Enders Capital for audited performance or further information. Not GIPS-compliant.