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Wealth management demand lifts CAZ Strategic Opportunities Fund above $900m

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Matthias Knab, Opalesque:

Houston-based CAZ Investments said its CAZ Strategic Opportunities Fund has surpassed $900m in assets. The fund gives wealth management clients access to a diversified portfolio of private market investments through an interval fund structure.

"The momentum we have seen from the wealth management community continues to validate our thesis," said Christopher Zook, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of CAZ Investments. "Since converting to an interval fund, advisors have been able to build the Strategic Opportunities Fund into portfolio models and retirement plans with much greater ease. Crossing $900 million in such a short time reinforces what we have believed all along: investors want streamlined opportunity to a diversified portfolio of private market opportunities, without giving up the comfort of scheduled repurchases."

Performance

Since its inception on 1 March 2024, the fund has generated an annualized return of 17.56% net of fees. Over the 12 months to 31 August 2026, it returned 21.30%.

Built for the advisor channel

The fund's minimum investment is $2,500. It accepts daily subscriptions without a subscription document and offers quarterly repurchases. It charges a management fee only, with no performance fee, and provides 1099 tax reporting. It is available on major custodial platforms, including Schwab, Fidelity, CAIS, Pershing and SoFi.

The fund's adjusted expense ratio is 1.00% and the gros......................

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