Fund Profiles

Capricorn applies tripartite tack

Engelbrecht emphasises thematic value to steer the market-neutral fund through choppy markets, helping clock up strong gains

Ashburton’s Africa ratchets up gains

Seeded seven months ago with $20 million from the FirstRand Group, manager Paul Clark aims to attract local and international investors

Steyn on track with large-cap portfolio

New SA long/short offering focuses on more liquid positions, with all-positive first seven months

Abax on track with new fixed income fund

Rashaad Tayob's new fund has all-positive track record since February launch

Rock Capital sets brisk pace

Equity hedge fund gains 4.24% in three month as it opens to outside investors

Odey sees alpha potential in Europe

Fund manager Feras Al-Chalabi sees 'stealth bull market' as industries consolidate

Blackstar motors past one-year milestone

A multi-strategy blend from three areas - special opportunities, offshore and South African large-caps - gives unique ability to generate returns

Fairtree Market Neutral reaches 10 years

Managed by Andre Malan and Kobus Nel, fund has performed consistently over time

Defensive stance drives Sanlam African Frontier

Bwakira looks to financials, consumer staples and telecoms on African exchanges

SYmmETRY Africa FoF builds track record

Firm taps into established manager base to identify opportunities across the continent