Gary Antonacci

Gary Antonacci

Formal First Name
Gary
Location

Gary Antonacci is the Creator of the pioneering Dual Momentum investment strategy and the Founder of Optimal Momentum, a platform dedicated to implementing and modeling this approach. With over 50 years of experience in asset management and portfolio strategy, he is recognized as one of the leading authorities in momentum investing, combining relative strength price momentum with trend-following absolute momentum. Antonacci has authored numerous articles and books on portfolio management, including the widely acclaimed Dual Momentum Investing.

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

  • Founder, Optimal Momentum

  • Principal, Portfolio Management Consultants

  • Volunteer, PETA


MOMENTUM INVESTMENT STRATEGY

  • Antonacci is widely recognized as a leading authority on the practical applications of momentum investing. 

  • His award-winning research on momentum strategies is frequently cited in both financial and academic circles. 

  • A sought-after speaker, Antonacci regularly presents on topics such as momentum-based and trend-following strategies, optimal portfolio construction, and quantitative investment methods.

  • He also serves as a consultant on asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and advanced momentum techniques. 

  • Today, his work centers on designing diverse, multi-model portfolios that leverage dual momentum and trend analysis to enhance long-term performance.


RECOGNITION

  • 2011 NAAIM Founders Award for Advances in Active Investment Management

  • 2012 NAAIM Founders Award for Advances in Active Investment Management