LONDON, September 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

The InvestHedge Database of Funds of Hedge Funds, which tracks around 2,000 active Fund of Hedge Funds (FoHF), run by over 536 management companies globally, established that the best performing FoHF in the Event Driven & Distressed category over 5 years is the Antarctica Credit and Distressed Fund Ltd. In this prestigious category the Fund distinguished itself in the way it has capitalised on opportunities within the distressed cycle, while simultaneously limiting volatility and protecting downside risk.  

The Team at Antarctica Asset Management is delighted to be recognised for the consistent track record of the Antarctica Credit and Distressed Fund Ltd., which will complete its sixth anniversary in February 2014.  This is the third award for the Team since inception of the Fund, having also received a trophy for the 'HFM Fund of Hedge Fund Newcomer of the year 2010' and another one for the 'HFR Best performing specialist FoHF over one year Awards 2010'.

Over 350 people from the international FoHF community attended the event where Pieter De Weerdt, Founding Principal of Antarctica Asset Management collected the award on behalf of the Antarctica Team. Commenting on accepting the award Mr De Weerdt said: "We are very proud to have received this award for best Event Driven & Distressed FoHF""it is a delight to be acknowledged by this globally established Awardfor having produced the best risk-adjusted returns over a 5 year period".

Antarctica Asset Management is an independent alternative advisory firm that currently manages five FoHF three of which are single-strategy funds, the other two are global-diversified portfolios.  Furthermore, Antarctica Asset Management Ltd. also offers clients bespoke solutions for hedge fund investing. Founded in 2001, the Antarctica Asset Management team comprises experienced professionals with wide expertise in hedge fund research, investment strategies and hands-on trading knowledge. The group's research focus spans manager selection, risk management, legal due diligence and operational due diligence.

For more information about Antarctica Asset Management please contact ir@antarcticaam.com

SOURCE Antarctica Asset Management