KIIF provides its clients with a unique alternative-asset exposure to Korean equity markets.  Founded in 1992, the Fund is the oldest Korean hedge fund, Korea's only leveraged fund, and Korea's only conviction long - conviction short fund.  The Fund's long portfolio is based on a bottom-up strategy that includes on-site company visits, and focuses on companies whose earnings are forecasted to grow significantly faster than the Korean market average.  The Fund's short portfolio is created via detailed fundamental and technical analysis.