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BACKGROUND

Havelock London was founded in September 2017 in the belief that decisions based on data can support the long-term, disciplined approach required for successful investing.

The world is experiencing a revolution in the availability of data and the technology to analyse it. We believe this presents investors with an unprecedented opportunity to make better decisions by being more objective about the long-term value of the assets they own. In a world drowning in information, these decisions can only be made by knowing how to filter the data, understand it, and recognise what really matters.

Investment

We invest in a small number of companies where we have developed an in-depth understanding of their business. We look for a track record of strong operating performance, financial discipline and a purchase price that does not require undue optimism about the future. As long-term investors, company valuations matter to us as a great business will only make for a great investment at the “right” price.

Data-driven

Our approach is to estimate what we think a company is worth, by using data about its underlying business. We want to understand how it generates its profits and then form a view about what the future might reasonably hold. We analyse a range of possible outcomes and our statistical mindset helps us quantify the likelihood of each and guards against our decisions being clouded by emotion. Our core objective is to ensure that our portfolio is robust in a range of scenarios.

Technology

We have developed a range of proprietary software which makes our investment process disciplined and efficient. These tools also make our process scalable in addition to ensuring consistency and accountability with respect to every decision we make. We believe that the use of technology can leverage our ability to generate ideas, understand context and focus on what really matters.

Fund

LF Havelock Global Select

The fund launched on 21st August 2018 and invests predominantly in company shares on a global basis.

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Directors

Matthew Beddall

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

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.

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Journal

Matthew Beddall interview

April 1, 2021

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Watering the weeds

March 4, 2021

During a recent Zoom meeting with a team of highly-regarded industry experts, I was asked about our approach to “top slicing” – the practice of selling down part of your original investment in a company as its share price increases. The question put to me was that if we were “top slicing” were we, in the words of Warren Buffett, “cutting the … Read more ► about Watering the weeds

Watching over the herd

February 18, 2021

Have you ever found yourself standing in a field surrounded by cows? I learned that it is a situation made more stressful when accompanied by two children and a partner who does not share your philosophy of bovine encounters. Just as my wife started reading our last rites an apparition appeared, in the form of a jovial dairy farmer. He explained … Read more ► about Watching over the herd

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