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“What the wise man does in the beginning, the fool does in the end.” – an old market proverb, popularised by investor Howard Marks

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“What the wise man does in the beginning, the fool does in the end.” – an old market proverb, popularised by investor Howard Marks

"Maybe the rules were there to make you think before you broke them." – Terry Pratchett, Thief of Time

Not all data is created equal. A framework for finding the businesses AI will strengthen, not disrupt.

A masterclass in execution

"Markets do not eliminate uncertainty; they merely put a price on it." Frank Knight

Senior portfolio manager Charles de Kock reflects on a quarter shaped by a de-escalation of the Middle East conflict, a sharp fall in the oil price, and a strong recovery in global equity markets.

Commentary for the second quarter of 2026

Commentary for the second quarter of 2026

Commentary for the second quarter of 2026

Commentary for the second quarter of 2026

Commentary for the second quarter of 2026

Commentary for the second quarter of 2026

Commentary for the second quarter of 2026


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