Team established in 1988
Our history reflects our long-term approach; we look for quality companies that we can buy and hold over time.
Absolute return mind-set
Our investment approach focuses on generating absolute returns for our clients. With every investment we make, we look at the potential downside and not just upside.
Integrated sustainability analysis
Sustainability analysis is embedded into the investment process and is undertaken by our investment analysts, rather than outsourced to a separate team.
Our investment philosophy
"We believe that preserving capital is the most important aspect of growing it."
Putting theory into practice
Our latest Sustainability Report
We are pleased to present the FSSA Sustainability Report 2024, using case studies to highlight our ongoing engagement with companies.
Our latest investment insights
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Waning of US exceptionalism could benefit emerging markets
As questions about the waning of US exceptionalism are taking hold, institutional investors are increasingly looking to diversify their equity holdings.
The biggest competitive advantage an investor can have is time
In the 1960s, the average holding period for a stock was over eight years. Today, it’s less than six months. But with less time in the market, the narrow band of return dispersion means that many investors end up tracking the index, not beating it.
China update: Domestic revival gaining traction despite external headwinds
Investors started to turn more positive towards China after the government stepped up support for the economy last September. Domestic developments in artificial intelligence (AI) had also helped to boost market sentiment. But in recent weeks, global markets – including China equities – have been upended with chaotic announcements from the US about trade tariffs on goods imports from around the globe.