Fund Profiles

Strong start for Ashburton Dynamic

Ex-RMB team plans to open long/short fund to external investors, with net return of 30.21% since inception in April 2014

Fairtree Assegai makes steady progress

Stock selection helps Stephen Brown navigate last year's turbulent markets

Africa Merchant notches up one year

Jonathan Kruger's ex-South Africa fund sees better values emerging after tough period across the continent

Sustainable shops for top consumer names

Africa-focused boutique sees compelling valuations and long-term growth prospects with nimble portfolio

Van Wyk preps commodities fund

Ex-SENWES man brings years of experience for new fund at Sanlam Alternative Investments

Absa Africa extends track record

Mwanza creates robust portfolio based on good valuations for long-term success

Sanlam multi-strategy at one-year mark

Experienced duo William Ofosu and Sithembele (Bond) Manyadu open their hedge fund to external investors, tapping into both fixed income and equities expertise

Optis positions for long-term gains

Gavin Butcher remains upbeat about Africa's potential to outperform many other markets, but it will take time

Altre balances risk with return

Bamford takes cautious approach with real estate fund, wary of adding risk in the current climate

Astellon Capital drills down in Germany

Under-researched area of German-speaking Europe offers less crowded way to access European growth prospects