Fund Profiles

Innovative lending strategy makes strong start

The BC Specialised Opportunities Fund has gained a net 17.46% in the four months since inception, offering potential for consistent long-term gains

With a combined team, CreditSmith looks short term as PropertySmith extends...

Porter and Von Bulow see great opportunities for those with capital and expertise, taking a conservative approach tailored for the times

Duet teams with Standard Bank for index product

Closed-end fund has lifespan of five years, offering investors access to high-growth Sub-Saharan markets

Duet’s active and passive funds see Africa as a safe-haven

From a global macro perspective, the US and Europe's debt problems are to Africa's gain, says Duet's Dr Ayo Salami, who sees growth on the continent as compelling in the mid- to long-term

Silkroad focuses on valuation for improved takings in 2011

Silkroad's Shane Watkins aims to operate with competitive advantage and strong conviction — looking to correct any mistakes early in pursuit of outsize returns

Four years on, Green Oak Capital is thriving in fixed income

Buoyed by strong performance from both funds in 2010, Green Oak's Viljoen, Smit and Kotze expect a quieter 2011, but the team is confident its fixed income tools will unlock returns

Kura builds a solid performance record in Africa with active rebalancing

Three-man team uses blended investment techniques and technical analysis to spot opportunities across the continent while paying close attention to volatility to shield returns

Tower tackles the markets with quad-core approach

Fundamental value, arbitrage, long/short trading and market-neutral strategies give Richard Bottger and James Faircliff a comprehensive hand to play the South African market

i capital’s Nitrogen finds value

Managers adapt to changing conditions

IAM goes live with latest Africa fund

Investec Asset Management launched its latest Africa fund at the end of September, looking to provide a liquid and actively managed vehicle through which to access the African growth story.