Defender
Global Fund
The investment objective is to generate superior returns for Unit Holders by investing in global markets, with a focus on reducing risk and preserving capital.
About Fund
The Fund provides investors with exposure to global markets through a long and short strategy. The investment strategy starts with the Manager’s global macroeconomic and market outlook, then overlays key thematics which the Manager believes will effect future performance and combine this with a bottom-up investment decision criteria.
(at 31 July 2024)
About the Fund Manager
The Manager (Defender Capital Pty Ltd) is a specialist investment manager and brings a strong record of accomplishment, a high conviction investment style and a benchmark independent philosophy to stock selection. As a firm majority owned by its principals, our client’s objectives are our objectives. The Manager’s investment products are designed to take advantage of the strengths and capabilities of our experienced investment team and also opportunities which we feel exist in the market place.
James Manning
Director and Responsible Manager
Leads the compliance and management efforts at Defender AM. With a strong foundation in finance and accounting, James holds qualifications in B.Bus (Accounting) and M.Bus (Finance). Additionally, he holds leadership positions in Vertua Limited and Mawson Infrastructure, demonstrating his multifaceted experience and capabilities.
Nick Hughes Jones
Director and Responsible Manager
Nick directs the investment management strategy for Defender Capital’s main funds and leads the formulation and execution of the investment process. With 12 years of experience, he previously managed over $500 million for family offices and high-net-worth individuals at Bell Potter Securities and Southern Cross Equities, prestigious firms in Australia.
How we invest
The fund provides investors with exposure to global markets through a long and short strategy. The investment strategy starts with the Manager’s global macroeconomic and market outlook, then overlays key thematics which the manager believes will effect future performance and combines this with a bottom-up investment.
Portfolio
As at 17 July 2024
Portfolio
As at 17 July 2024
Fund Performance
As at 30 June 2024
Past performance of the Fund is not a reliable indicator of future performance. No performance is forecast.
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