Cristina T. Osmeña

Spinner makes equity investments in smaller capitalization, information technology companies, both long and short, in the US and around the world. The firm utilizes a variety of hedging techniques to reduce overall portfolio volatility and minimize downside risk. Hedging techniques include short-selling, buying/selling options and maintaining cash balances. Up to 40% of the portfolio is invested in companies located outside the US. They may also invest up to 10% of their gross assets in private placements. Spinner employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach to identify companies that are positioned for high growth and profitability. They conduct primary investment research to identify themes and trends through their extensive network of industry and venture capital contacts and by attending industry trade shows, performing company visits, meeting with management teams and attending investor conferences. Spinner may also contact various vendors and suppliers of existing and potential portfolio companies to assist in understanding a company's business prospects. Rigorous financial and technical analysis is then used to identify target entry and exit prices for each position. Spinner invests in a broad range of information technology industries including computer hardware, computer software, consumer electronics, defense electronics, wireless technology, semiconductors, semiconductor capital equipment, and select areas of telecommunications.

Provides brokerage services

Provides brokerage services

Operates as a holding investment bank and provides securities brokerage services