Fund Profiles

Old Mutual’s derivatives-based funds built on proven process

Gilchrist and Hatty head experienced team, offering range of funds with varying risk-return profiles

Options masters off to strong start on BlueAlpha platform

Brinkmann and Valkin have an established track record trading options structures and are adept at using them to enhance or protect returns

Chayton works towards second close with agriculture fund

Team seeks to build world-class farming operations in Africa, finding the right mix of land and water while balancing investment risk

Abax prepares new market-neutral fund

Former SIM fund manager Wallie van der Walt adds conservative portfolio to Abax range

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