Felix Zulauf
Felix Zulauf is the Founder and Owner of Zulauf Consulting, a boutique consulting and research firm providing investment advisory services exclusively to institutional investors. With over 40 years of experience in global financial markets and asset management, Zulauf is recognized as a leading macro investing expert, analyzing global interest rates, currencies, monetary and fiscal policy, economic indicators, and geopolitical developments and their impact on financial markets. Through his biweekly institutional newsletter and quarterly webinars, he delivers in-depth research and actionable insights on geopolitics, policy trends, market dynamics, and investable assets, widely regarded as some of the most insightful resources for professional investors. Zulauf has also been a regular participant in Barron’s Roundtable, a prestigious annual forum featuring the world’s top investors, economists, and financial experts, where he shares his perspectives on macroeconomic trends and global markets.
Zulauf Consulting was founded by Felix Zulauf to provide institutional clients with an independent macroeconomic perspective on global markets and economies.
In spring 2009, Zulauf sold his interest in the business to his partners and spun off Zulauf Asset Management as his family office.
While he no longer manages external assets, Zulauf continues to focus on macro-focused advisory services, publishing investment research and consulting selectively for family offices and institutional investors.
He remains deeply engaged with global macroeconomic trends, offering thoughtful insights and often-provocative perspectives to his clients.
EARLY CAREER
Zulauf began his career in 1973 as a trader for Swiss Bank Corporation, honing his skills in research, portfolio management, and macro strategy at leading investment banks across Switzerland, France, and the United States.
He later joined UBS as a portfolio manager of global mutual funds, eventually leading the institutional portfolio management division and serving as a global strategist for UBS Group.
Before establishing his own firm, Zulauf also held key positions at Clariden Bank, overseeing the bank’s investment policy.
He received formal training in research and portfolio management through extensive experience with investment banks in New York, Zurich, and Paris, providing a strong foundation for his independent advisory work.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Felix Zulauf is regularly featured in leading financial media, including Bloomberg and prominent German publications.
He has appeared at conferences such as the 2020 Mauldin Strategic Economics Conference and on media platforms including Business Insider, Barron’s, and Real Vision, sharing his expertise on global macro investing, policy impacts, and market trends.