MANAGING RISK IS WHAT WE DO
At Foord, we've been managing money since 1981. We used to think we managed investments — managing risk is what we actually do. As we came to realise the importance of risk, we spent more time managing it.
— Ishreth Hassen, Portfolio Manager
MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR JUNE 2025
Global markets advanced again in June after the rapid resolution of the 12-day Israel–Iran war and a further détente in the US–China trade battle. This one-two punch of geopolitical and tariff relief boosted investor sentiment, fuelling broad-based gains across risk assets. US share markets were especially resurgent — recouping first quarter losses. Chinese equities resumed their gains of earlier in the year.
06 Jun 2025
MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR MAY 2025
In our monthly podcast, ‘Markets in a nutshell’, Linda Eedes explores what made May 2025 one of the strongest months for equity markets in the past year and whether the rebound is built on solid ground. She also…
16 May 2025
From Underdog to Innovator: China’s High-Tech Ascent Amid Trade Tensions
In this episode, Foord portfolio managers Brian Arcese and JC Xue discuss the recent US-China 90-day tariff rollback and what it means for the future of trade and investment. They explore China’s shift toward…
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
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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