Introducing Pseudo-Delta-Neutral by Rivera Quant

Akash Gaurav
Rivera Money
Published in
2 min readDec 19, 2023

The DeFi space has witnessed an explosion of innovative financial instruments and protocols, offering investors a plethora of opportunities to generate yield. However, this dynamic landscape is also characterized by inherent volatility, making risk management a crucial aspect of DeFi investing. Delta-neutral strategies emerge as a promising solution, providing a sophisticated approach to mitigate risk while capturing potential returns.

Delta-Neutral: A Hedge Fund Staple in TradFi

Delta-neutral strategies have long been employed in traditional finance (TradFi), particularly by hedge funds seeking to neutralize directional risk and generate consistent returns. The core principle lies in creating a portfolio where the positive and negative deltas of various assets offset each other, resulting in a net delta of zero. This effectively hedges against price movements, allowing investors to capitalize on yield-generating opportunities without the added risk of market fluctuations.

Double-Sided Staking Pools: A Delta-Neutral Playfield

Double-sided staking pools, a common feature in DeFi, offer a compelling platform for implementing delta-neutral strategies. These pools allow users to deposit two assets, and earn rewards based on the liquidity they provide. By carefully balancing the proportions of each asset, investors can achieve a delta-neutral position, effectively hedging against price fluctuations of one asset while earning consistent rewards in another.

Rivera Quant: Unleashing the Power of Delta-Neutral Strategies

Rivera Quant, a pioneer in DeFi structured products is unveiling its groundbreaking pseudo-delta-neutral strategy (PDNS), marking a transformative step towards risk-mitigated yield generation. Built upon the foundation of Rivera ALM, a robust liquidity management platform, Rivera Quant’s PDNS caters to investors of all risk profiles, democratizing access to the concentrated liquidity market-making landscape.

Rivera Quant’s PDNS stands out as a DeFi first, enabling investors to harness the efficiency of concentrated liquidity without bearing the risks associated with exposure to multiple assets. This groundbreaking strategy achieves this feat by meticulously balancing long and short positions, effectively neutralizing delta and safeguarding users from liquidation.

Focussed on User Experience & Inclusivity for All

To further enhance the user experience, Rivera Quant’s PDNS operates as a fully passive solution. The strategy meticulously monitors and rebalances hedging exposures, ensuring optimal risk management and consistent yield generation. Additionally, the strategy automates reward compounding, maximizing returns for investors without manual intervention.

The launch of Rivera Quant’s PDNS represents a significant milestone in the evolution of concentrate liquidity in DeFi, paving the way for a more inclusive and risk-conscious approach to yield generation. By empowering investors of all risk appetites to participate in concentrated liquidity market-making, Rivera Quant is democratizing access to sophisticated DeFi opportunities while minimizing risk exposure.

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