‘The four most expensive words in the English language are: ‘This time it’s different.’’ Sir John Templeton. Amid another lockdown here in the UK, we must all look for new ways of entertaining ourselves at home. In a clear sign of lack of imagination, my source of extracurricular entertainment this week was to revisit the “Nifty Fifty” stock … Read more ► about This time it’s different?
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Directors
Matthew Beddall | Chief Executive Officer
Matthew worked at Winton for 17 years, eight of which he served as Chief Investment Officer. As CIO, he had responsibility for overseeing the firm's investment activities, including the flagship Winton Futures Fund. During his tenure, Winton grew to have $32 billion in assets making it one of the largest hedge funds in Europe. He also sat on the Board as a Director, and on the Executive Committee.
Matthew previously graduated with a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics. His extensive professional experience has given him a strong set of investment beliefs, all of which he applies to his own money within the LF Havelock Global Select Fund.
Neil Carter | Chief Commercial Officer
Neil worked at Jupiter Asset Management for over 13 years, where he held a number of roles including Head of Strategy for Global Financial Institutions. He was responsible for distributing Jupiter’s products both in the UK and internationally, during which time he developed an in-depth understanding of the global investment management market.
Before Jupiter, Neil worked at Fidelity for four years, after graduating from his degree in Physics. He completed his Executive MBA at Henley Business School, where his dissertation focused on the importance of re-building customer trust in financial services. This focus on putting customers first has been embedded in the company’s culture from day one.
Journal
Where can I find a shoeshine boy?
It was the winter of 1928 when JFK’s father, Joe Kennedy, was said to have received a stock tip from a shoeshine boy – “Buy Hindenburg”. The story goes that Joe went straight to his office and sold everything, reasoning that it must be time to sell when the shoeshine boy gives you stock tips. Markets are often characterised as being driven by … Read more ► about Where can I find a shoeshine boy?
Growth Windows or Value Ploughs?
Much ink has been spilled on the relative merits of “growth” verses “value” stocks. As there are around 90,000 public companies classifying them into one of two groups is, by necessity, always going to be a little vague! So much so, that I wonder if these labels convey as much meaning as many assume? Our ideal investment would represent both good … Read more ► about Growth Windows or Value Ploughs?