Powering Ahead. Creating Wealth. Growing Together
Powering Ahead. Creating Wealth. Growing Together
Our 2026 Outlook
What We do
DyKa Investments is an alternative investment firm focused on generating durable, risk-adjusted returns through systematic portfolio design, rigorous research, and proactive risk management. We operate distinct investment strategies with clearly defined objectives, emphasizing capital efficiency, downside resilience, and long-term compounding across changing market regimes.
< Portfolio Utility
We provide investment strategies that function as reliable building blocks within portfolios, helping improve stability, manage drawdowns, and support consistent performance across varying market conditions. These tools are designed to complement existing allocations rather than replace them.
Risk Engineering Partner >
We work with investors to design and manage portfolios where risk is intentional, measured, and aligned with long-term objectives. Our approach emphasizes portfolio construction, regime awareness, and disciplined exposure management to support durable capital compounding across market environments.
Our Philosophy >
Powering Ahead. Creating Wealth. Growing Together
Our investment philosophy emphasizes disciplined research, diversification, and rigorous risk management. We seek to compound capital by combining independent sources of return, remaining adaptive to changing market conditions, and focusing on opportunities where risk and reward are thoughtfully balanced. Our goal is to deliver resilient, long-term results across a wide range of market environments.
About Us
DyKa Investments was founded by Dylan Karnish while studying Finance and Accounting at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Launched as a college project, it quickly grew into a focused investment fund built on research, innovation, and long-term growth.
The Founder >
Our History >
Founded at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, DyKa Investments began as a college initiative aimed at exploring active portfolio management and market research. Initially focused on public equities, the fund quickly expanded into fixed income, structured credit, and private markets as its strategy matured. Built from the ground up by a close-knit group of investors, DyKa has grown steadily through disciplined execution, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on long-term value creation.
Founded in 2023
Our Strategies
Our Insights
Research >
DyKa take on diversifying investments
#Investments
4/23/2025
Adding Credit to your portfolio
#FixedIncome
4/23/2025
#GlobalMarkets
Exploring Emerging Markets
4/23/2025
Career Opportunities >
Working At DyKa
Working at DyKa Investments offers a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment where innovation, research, and a commitment to excellence drive every decision. Team members are encouraged to think independently, challenge conventional ideas, and collaborate across strategies to uncover new opportunities in public and private markets. With a strong focus on professional growth, DyKa Investments fosters a culture of continuous learning, disciplined risk management, and entrepreneurial spirit, empowering individuals to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-performance investment firm.