Ideas in action

24 October 2017

The most exciting aspect of the disruptions we’ve analysed and unpacked in the October 2017 issue of our Global Perspectives magazine is that they are globally pervasive. You can be in New York, Delhi, Beijing or Johannesburg and the impact of innovations like blockchain, the Internet of Things, robotics, digital and mobile will be as keenly felt as they might be in Kigali or Mexico City.

All of the information we share in each issue of Global Perspectives is based on intelligent research which we as fund managers undertake on an ongoing basis. The question is what do we do with this information about megatrends, fads and disruptors, and how does that benefit you and your wealth journey?

At Ashburton Investments our experts think deeply and critically about the world, and we apply the same level of analysis to the funds we manage. We put this research and forward thinking into play when we populate our range of funds and, where trends change, we adapt. So our funds are, so to speak, our megatrends calling card: each and every offering is a touchpoint in our forward thinking.

Our fund range, in which we populate our ideas and insights, centres around both multi-asset funds as well as a range of specialist equity funds. There are countless permutations in which these funds find an ideal fit in your portfolio, whether you are an institutional investor or an individual investor.

UK- or Europe-based investors, for example, may find value in South Africa-focused funds or in our emerging market offerings if they are keen to gain exposure beyond developed markets. Similarly, South African investors can externalise their assets by utilising our range of offshore funds, which are ideal for individuals looking to diversify beyond the local market in order to access global companies. We find that the Ashburton Global Leaders Equity Fund is a good fit for these investors.

Like the global world in which we live and operate, our funds are accessible for international investors around the world utilising funds such as our Ashburton Global Growth Fund. And our focus extends well beyond South African borders to include the likes of the Ashburton Africa Equity Opportunities Fund, which provides exposure to the continent, but through a safe and solid pair of hands. Similarly our Ashburton Global Energy Fund, our Ashburton India Equity Opportunities Fund and our award-winning Ashburton Chindia Equity Fund highlight the importance of applying crucial thinking to the specialist equity investment options we offer our clients.

At Ashburton Investments we believe insights and research don’t just make good talking points, they are the motivators to action. And in a rapidly evolving global world, they are essential differentiators.

For more information on our investment offering please speak to our Ashburton business development managers or your financial advisors. To see a summary breakdown of our funds read pages 32 and 33 of latest magazine, downloadable in PDF format here..