Founded in 2008, Laurium Capital has grown from R100 million to over R70 billion in assets under management, navigating global crises, volatile markets, and South Africa\u2019s unique challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was hardly the textbook time to launch a new asset manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But 17 years later we have a track record that spans multiple market cycles and significant alpha against benchmarks, in almost every fund. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our clients are across South Africa, the rest of Africa, and the globe. We are proud of the journey we\u2019ve taken and thank our clients for sharing it with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anniversaries are a good time to pause, reflect, and share. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Focus Solely on Investing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Distractions dilute performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We do one thing – manage investments – with no side ventures, ensuring our team\u2019s energy stays on delivering alpha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Build a World-Class Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With over 300 years of collective expertise, our 42-person team combines local knowledge with global experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talent, temperament and team culture consistently trump any single factor or formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Passion and Purpose Drive Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our passion for clients\u2019 futures, backed by a culture of excellence, has resulted in generating superior returns for our clients over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Purpose keeps us focused for the next 17 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Emotional Investor behaviour creates opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Long run, markets reward companies that generate a growing free cash flow stream. In the short term the market is a voting machine driven by investor\u2019s emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This provides opportunities to those with a rigorous, tried and tested process – rooted in fundamental analysis and risk management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Risk Management Is Non-Negotiable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Risk management is a foundational pillar of successful investing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not just about avoiding losses – it\u2019s about understanding, measuring, and strategically navigating uncertainty to preserve capital and achieve long-term objectives<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.<\/strong> Diverse Perspectives Drive Better decisions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Achieving Level 1 B-BBEE status in 2022 reflects our commitment to diversity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Over 50% Black and 40% women staff bring fresh perspectives to investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7.<\/strong> Boutique Agility Wins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a boutique manager, we\u2019re nimble enough to seize opportunities – like mid-tier South African stocks – that larger firms overlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Embrace Africa\u2019s Potential<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Africa is a continent of opportunity. Our on-the-ground research has consistently uncovered undervalued assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9.<\/strong> Seek Intrinsic Value<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We target companies whose share prices deviate from their through-the-cycle cash flows, and are happy to wait for catalysts to unlock value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10. Skin in the Game Aligns Interests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our team invests alongside clients, with more than 90 pc of their investable assets in our funds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This ensures we share the same risks and rewards as clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11. Diversify Strategically<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n From hedge funds to long-only equity and fixed income, our diverse offerings – like our Global Equity Fund – build resilience across market cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12. Stay Humble, Stay Curious<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Markets will humble you. The moment you think you\u2019ve figured it out is usually the moment you haven’t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Intellectual humility and continuous learning are non-negotiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 13.<\/strong> Compounding is a Superpower<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Returns matter, but consistency matters more. Time in the market trumps timing the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Protecting capital in down markets is as important as participating in upswings. Compound returns reward patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 14. Invest in Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Strong ties with South African and African companies give us an edge in understanding their strategies, enhancing our stock-picking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15.<\/strong> Long-Term Track Records Reveal Skill<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Long term track records separate skill from luck across multiple market cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 16. South African investors are underexposed to hedge funds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The top global education endowments have at least 20-30% allocation to hedge funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hedge funds have the potential to play a greater role in diversified portfolios – particularly as market volatility and uncertainty become more persistent features of the investment landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow the Smart Money! <\/p>\n\n\n\n 17. Global Reach, Local Roots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Johannesburg, Cape Town, and London offices combine global insights with African expertise, as shown in our Global Active USD Equity Fund launch in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As South African investors, we cannot afford to be inward-looking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Global diversification – both in opportunity and perspective – has been vital for building resilient portfolios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laurium Capital is an employee-owned boutique asset manager founded in 2008, managing over R70 billion across hedge funds, long-only equity, and fixed income strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and London, we combine on-the-ground research with disciplined portfolio construction to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact Laurium Capital at ir@lauriumcapital.com<\/strong><\/a> or visit lauriumcapital.com\/17years<\/a><\/strong> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *Laurium Capital (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider. Reg No. 2007\/026029\/07. FSCA No. 34142. 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