David Smith, founder and chief investment officer of Smith Global Capital, is pioneering the integration of digital assets into global investment strategies, combining technology, systematic processes, and rigorous risk management to deliver stable returns for institutional investors.
Since recognizing the potential of digital assets as early as 2017, David Smith has led his team to develop on-chain data monitoring models and integrate digital assets into a comprehensive cross-asset allocation system. By blending macroeconomic analysis, quantitative strategies, and innovative fintech solutions, Smith Global Capital provides disciplined, forward-looking guidance in a rapidly evolving market.
Professional Highlights and Achievements:
- Annualized Return on Digital Asset Portfolio: 18%, consistently outperforming the industry average
- Institutional Client Digital Asset Allocation: Over 60%, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and family offices
- Innovative Investment Team: 50 professionals across New York, London, and Singapore
- Advanced Risk Management: Cross-cycle asset allocation, macroeconomic stress testing, and on-chain data monitoring to maintain controllable investment risk
“Digital assets are not speculative tools; they are carriers of global value for the next era,” said David Smith. “Future investment success depends on understanding market structure, technological evolution, and asset correlations.”
Smith Global Capital’s investment framework continuously optimizes portfolios by combining traditional and digital assets, achieving diversified risk management and long-term value creation. The firm also promotes transparency and social value in digital asset investing by establishing traceable, auditable on-chain standards and engaging in knowledge sharing with the broader industry through reports and seminars.
David’s career—from trading at Goldman Sachs’ Global Fixed Income division to macro strategy at Bridgewater Associates, and now leading Smith Global Capital—reflects a consistent commitment to systematic, model-driven, and data-driven investment practices. Today, his team monitors global on-chain data, macroeconomic indicators, and cross-asset correlations to provide institutional investors with scientifically informed, reliable solutions.
About Smith Global Capital
Founded in 2015, Smith Global Capital is a global asset management firm focused on cross-asset allocation, systematic investment strategies, and innovative fintech solutions. Serving sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and large family offices, the firm prioritizes long-term value creation, disciplined risk management, and transparent investment strategies, bridging traditional finance with digital asset innovation.
