K2 Advisors (K2) is a fund of funds based at Stamford, Connecticut. Established in 1994, K2 focuses solely on the business of hedge fund investing. K2's investment philosophy is based on measuring, monitoring, and managing risk while seeking to generate returns independent of economic conditions. K2 became part of Franklin Templeton Investments through the acquisition of a majority interest in K2 Advisors Holdings. The assets of the firm are managed by the executive management team.