Rob Arnott's Firm Rebrands as Syzygy Asset Management
Research Affiliates, the investment firm founded by Rob Arnott, has rebranded to Syzygy Asset Management. The name derives from an astronomical term referring to the alignment of celestial bodies and symbolizes strategic focus on quantitative management. This change follows a $490 million sale of its RAFI Indices business to TMX Group in late 2025. The firm, based in Newport Beach, California, manages approximately $30 billion in assets and has partnerships with Pimco and Russell Investments. Syzygy plans to launch new products such as equity and multiasset derivatives-based long-short strategies under the rebranded name. The move reflects a strategic shift toward active asset management amid evolving index business economics. The firm's chief investment officer, Jim Masturzo, emphasized that while this is a fresh start in branding, Syzygy remains rooted in its established operations and expertise.
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