Superior returns with lower risk
The Ash Park Global Consumer Fund operates a ‘Buy and Hold’ approach to the best consumer franchises in the world. History shows that these businesses can deliver superior earnings growth that, over time, leads to excess returns for shareholders. These higher long-term returns have also come with lower volatility, supported by brands which have been built over decades, and sometimes centuries. The critical factor in the success of these Consumer franchises is consistency; growth is steady and does not require lots of capital investment, giving scope for attractive dividends or share repurchases instead. It is rarely the most exciting area in stock market terms in any one year, as it doesn’t produce the instant gratification that investors often seem to demand, but it is relatively immune from the cyclicality and technological or fashion changes that ultimately hold back returns elsewhere. We do not seek or expect to outperform any specific benchmark in the short and medium-term, but history shows that the superior growth of these businesses over the course of an economic cycle has always driven above-average returns in the longer-term. We are increasingly drawn to the opportunities amongst some of the smaller companies in our universe, where we believe our extensive industry experience will help us to find the winners of tomorrow to support those of today.
Harold has a degree in Economics from University College... See all
Harold has a degree in Economics from University College London and leads Ash Park coverage on the Household and Personal Care sector, globally. Harold began his career as a retail and luxury goods research analyst at Deutsche Bank in 2001, before focusing on the Household and Personal Care industry from 2004. As Harold’s expertise developed in his field of research, he picked up numerous awards for providing valuable insights and was regularly called upon to present to the board and executive teams of his coverage companies. Harold’s analysis of consumer franchises started in 2001, and his favourite portfolio product at the moment (a functional one) is Reckitt Benckiser’s Finish dishwasher tablets.
Mark has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University... See all
Mark has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University and leads Ash Park coverage of Soft Drinks, as well as Food (ex-Europe). Mark began his career in fund management at Legal & General in 1985 and then worked at Gartmore (1988-1998), responsible for managing pension scheme equity portfolios. He then moved in to investment banking with Dresdner Kleinwort (1998-2001). Mark joined Deutsche Bank in 2001, where he played a pivotal role in the creation and organisation of its annual Global Consumer Conference in Paris, the largest of its kind. Mark’s analysis of consumer franchises started in 1987, and his favourite portfolio product at the moment is Lindt’s 70% cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar.
A truly global fund, with underlying exposure to over 100 countries, providing above average returns with lower risk over the longer-term.
A concentrated portfolio (typically around 20 stocks) with low turnover, to help minimise the transactional costs borne by investors.
Increasingly focused on smaller companies, looking for the best consumer franchises of tomorrow to support those of today.
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