Business Talk – Laurium Capital’s Matthew Pouncett on the biggest misconceptions about investing in South African hedge funds

In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Laurium Capital’s Matthew Pouncett discusses the benefits of investing in hedge funds.

Pouncett is an equity analyst for Laurium Capital and has held this position since he joined the company in 2013.

He previously worked as a Manager at Deloitte Corporate Finance, as an Audit Assistant at Deloitte USA, and as an Audit Senior at Deloitte SA.

Across these roles, Pouncett earned a reputation among his clients and colleagues for his strong analytical skills and his ability to multi-task effectively.

Pouncett is a qualified Chartered Accountant (SAICA) and a CFA Charter Holder.

The interview

In this Business Talk interview, Pouncett explains what a hedge fund is and why it is important for investors of all kinds to have access to this investment opportunity.

He then unpacks the biggest misconceptions about hedge funds, before discussing the different hedge funds that Laurium Capital offers – noting the investor type each is targeted at.

Pouncett explains how Laurium Capital determines the best time to invest in emerging markets like South Africa, too, and the impact the rand’s volatility can have on this process.

He concludes the interview by offering his advice to South Africans interested in investing in a Laurium Capital hedge fund.

Watch the full interview with Matthew Pouncett, below.