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MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR JANUARY 2024

January marked the beginning of a new year, but it did not herald a change in stock market momentum. US equity markets continued to defy gravity and the US S&P 500 Index again made new highs. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong slumped further towards levels last seen 20 years ago.

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13 Feb 2024

Quarterly Conversations Q4 2003 I Foord International Fund

Multiple-counsellor portfolio manager on the Foord International Fund, Brian Arcese talks to investment professional, Lind Eedes about the fund’s performance in 2023 and how it is positioned going forward.

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11 Feb 2024

Quarterly Conversations Q4 2003 I Foord Fixed Income Fund

Linda Eedes talks to portfolio managers Farzana Bayat and Rashaad Tayob about how Foord’s fixed income funds performed in Q4 2023, what’s happening in the market and how Foord is positioned going forward.

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INVESTING FOR THE LONG TERM
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INVESTING FOR THE LONG TERM

A 40-year track record of successful investing evidences our capacity to consistently deliver superior investment returns for a range of investment strategies.”
- Nancy Hossack, Portfolio Manager

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ABOUT FOORD

WE PLACE INVESTORS’ INTERESTS FIRST

Foord is an independent and owner-managed boutique built on the principles of investment stewardship. A multi-decade track record of successful investing evidences our capacity to consistently deliver superior investment returns for a range of investment strategies.

INVESTMENT APPROACH

MANAGING RISK IS WHAT WE REALLY DO

We construct diversified investment portfolios based on rigorous fundamental research, high conviction ideas and an adaptable, value-driven investment policy.  

FORD GLOBAL FUNDS

US DOLLAR FUNDS DOMICILED IN LUXEMBOURG AND SINGAPORE

The Ford global funds offer investors access to two US dollar denominated investment strategies managed by Ford's global team based in Singapore and Guernsey.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

INVESTING IN THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW

At Foord we are mindful of the wellbeing of the communities in which we operate. We aim to invest in the leaders of tomorrow by supporting a variety of educational initiatives.  

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Using rand returns of Foord’s best investment view South African funds. ? In calculating the current value of your hypothetical investment, we have applied the returns of Foord Asset Management’s retirement fund track record from 1 January 1990 to 31 March 2008 (gross of fees) combined with the net returns of the Foord Flexible Fund of Funds from 1 April 2008. Any information provided is not intended nor does it constitute financial, tax, legal, investment, or other type of advice, and the suitability or potential value of any information or particular investment source is not guaranteed. Performance may be affected by changes in the market or economic conditions and legal, regulatory and tax requirements. Distributions may be subject to mandatory withholding taxes. Foord does not provide any guarantee either with respect to the capital or the performance return of investments.
Using US dollar returns of Foord’s best investment view global fund. ? In calculating the current value of your investment, we have applied the long-term returns of the Foord International Trust. These returns are calculated net of fees. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Foord Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Limited disclaims any liability for any loss, liability, or damages (whether direct or consequential) of any nature whatsoever that may be suffered as a result of, or which may be attributable, directly or indirectly to the use of or reliance upon the information provided.
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UNIT TRUSTS

Focused fund range

“Foord manages an exclusive portfolio of unit trusts designed to satisfy the investment requirements of most investors. While each fund has a specific investment focus, they all share our investment philosophy.”
- Arlene Thompson, Investor Relationship Manager: Direct Investors

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TEACH YOUR CHILD TO INVEST
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TEACH YOUR CHILD TO INVEST

Foord is passionate about teaching children (and their parents) the importance of investing for the long term. More than enough and Little by little are the first in a planned series of beautiful picture books to teach children the basic concepts of investing. It forms part of Foord's financial literacy initiative.

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SUSTAINABLE INVESTING

SUSTAINABLE INVESTING

As long-term investors, sustainable income streams are fundamental to Foord’s investment philosophy. Accordingly, we bring an acute awareness of environmental, social and governance factors to the stock selection process.

“At Foord, we look through all the falsehoods and try to do justice to the spirit of sustainable investment objectives.”

- Dave Foord, Chief Investment Officer

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