Defender Global Fund

The investment objective is to generate superior returns for Unit Holders by investing in global markets, with a focus on reducing risk and preserving capital.

About Fund

The Fund provides investors with exposure to global markets through a long and short strategy. The investment strategy starts with the Manager’s global macroeconomic and market outlook, then overlays key thematics which the Manager believes will effect future performance and combine this with a bottom-up investment decision criteria.

$0.8721
Current NAV
(at 30 June 2024)
$14,8m
Net asset value
(at 30 June 2024)
11.3%
Performance
(% p.a. since May 2016)

About the Fund Manager

The Manager (Defender Capital Pty Ltd) is a specialist investment manager and brings a strong record of accomplishment, a high conviction investment style and a benchmark independent philosophy to stock selection. As a firm majority owned by its principals, our client’s objectives are our objectives. The Manager’s investment products are designed to take advantage of the strengths and capabilities of our experienced investment team and also opportunities which we feel exist in the market place.

James Manning

Director and Responsible Manager

Leads the compliance and management efforts at Defender AM. With a strong foundation in finance and accounting, James holds qualifications in B.Bus (Accounting) and M.Bus (Finance). Additionally, he holds leadership positions in Vertua Limited and Mawson Infrastructure, demonstrating his multifaceted experience and capabilities.

Nick Hughes Jones

Director and Responsible Manager

Nick directs the investment management strategy for Defender Capital’s main funds and leads the formulation and execution of the investment process. With 12 years of experience, he previously managed over $500 million for family offices and high-net-worth individuals at Bell Potter Securities and Southern Cross Equities, prestigious firms in Australia.

How we invest

The fund provides investors with exposure to global markets through a long and short strategy. The investment strategy starts with the Manager’s global macroeconomic and market outlook, then overlays key thematics which the manager believes will effect future performance and combines this with a bottom-up investment.

Acquire the asset

Acquire property and associated businesses with high value-add potential, ideally below replacement value.

Improve it

Undertake a repositioning strategy to create additional value, increasing the income and capital value.

Further refine

Integrate and improve operating procedures, through deployment of technology and processes to increase revenue, reduce costs and improve margins.

Sell for profit

Position either single assets or the enlarged portfolio for an ultimate exit, designed to maximise the total return to investors.

Portfolio

As at 30 June 2024

Portfolio

As at 30 June 2024

Fund Performance

As at 30 June 2024

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