We adopt a fundamental approach to our investment decisions which requires us to analyse risk at the individual company level. Before considering a business for inclusion in the strategy we undertake months of research that includes assessing risks associated with the company’s management, business model, markets, production chain, competitors and future business plans.

We use various metrics to quantitatively measure investment portfolio risk. Consistent with our investment philosophy, we employ scenario analyses to stress test our investment models. This ensures the strategy is positioned to weather market dislocations and other unexpected events. In periods of high market volatility such as global crises, additional stressors are incorporated into the … Continued

We acknowledge that equity investments carry risk but we believe the exceptionally managed companies which make up the strategy should carry substantially less risk than the overall market. We characterise risk as the potential for capital impairment rather than subscribing to the traditional view of price volatility as risk. It is not possible to quantify … Continued

Risks associated with business operations are managed through policies, procedures and continuous professional development to constrain them at a negligible level. Swell promotes ethical behaviour among its employees, consistent with our regulatory compliance requirements and adherence to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics, Standards of Professional Conduct and Asset Manager Code of Professional Conduct. All … Continued

To invest directly with us in the Swell Global Managed Portfolio you must qualify as a Wholesale or Sophisticated Investor as specified in the Corporations Act 2001 S708(8)(c), S761G(7)(c) and the Corporations Regulations 2001 S6D.2.03. Your accountant must certify that you meet one of the requirements, either holding net assets in excess of $2.5 million … Continued

You should consult a qualified adviser to ensure the Swell Global Portfolio is suitable for your investment needs. Swell is licensed to provide general financial product advice to wholesale investors only and cannot give you personal financial advice for your individual circumstances.

Our management fee is 1.25% per annum inclusive of GST on your account balance, charged monthly. We do not charge contribution or withdrawal fees on your investment.

An annual performance fee of 15% is payable if we outperform the MSCI World Net Total Return Index (MSCI) after management fees. We apply a high-water mark, so the fee is only paid for genuine outperformance.

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (2006) requires anyone opening an account with a financial institution in Australia to provide proof of identity documents. This may include photo ID, trust deeds or other corporate information. These documents, together with personal identification information, are required to open an account.

Wholesale investors can invest directly in the Swell Global Managed Portfolio with a minimum investment of $500,000. The Portfolio is administered by Mason Stevens.