Acadian Asset Management (Acadian) is an investment advisor firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1986, the firm specializes in active global and international equity strategies. Acadian's strategies include global equity, long and short equity, managed volatility, and emerging markets debt along with a host of customized solutions. It is registered as an investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Acadian Asset Management is a subsidiary of OMAM Affiliate Holdings. Its client base includes major pension funds, endowments, foundations, governments, and other institutions across the world. The assets and investments of the firm are managed by its executive team.