Head of Portfolio Management, Jacques de Kock, chats to Nick Balkin, Chief Investment Officer at Foord Asset Management, in our series, Five In Five.

This series gives you a glimpse into our due dilligence process and will bring you insights from some of South Africa’s leading investment specialists. We’re posing them five questions to answer in five minutes.

In this episode of DFM Discussions, Head of Portfolio Management, Jacques de Kock sits down with Nick Balkin, CIO of Foord Asset Management, to explore the firm’s 44-year track record and the lessons learned along the way.

From leadership transitions and fostering individual investment styles, to navigating geopolitical risks and uncovering opportunities in both South African and global markets, Nick shares candid insights on humility, adaptability, and building portfolios for the next decade.

Portfolio Manager, Jacques de Kock, chats to Andre Steyn, CEO and Portfolio Manager of Steyn Capital, in our series, Five In Five.

This series gives you a glimpse into our due dilligence process and will bring you insights from some of South Africa’s leading investment specialists. We’re posing them five questions to answer in five minutes.

Portfolio Manager, Jacques de Kock, chats to Portfolio Managers; Brian Thomas and Matthew Pouncett at Laurium Capital, in our series, Five In Five.

This series gives you a glimpse into our due dilligence process and will bring you insights from some of South Africa’s leading investment specialists. We’re posing them five questions to answer in five minutes.

Portfolio Manager, Jacques de Kock, chats to Cornelius Zeeman, Equity Portfolio Manager at Fairtree, in our series, Five In Five.

This series gives you a glimpse into our due dilligence process and will bring you insights from some of South Africa’s leading investment specialists. We’re posing them five questions to answer in five minutes.

Portfolio Manager, Jacques de Kock, chats to John Biccard, Portfolio Manager of the Ninety One Value Fund. They explore the intersection of politics, investment strategies, and market dynamics. John unpacks the fund's bottom-up approach, highlighting key decisions that capitalized on undervalued South African shares. He also shares perspectives on global commodities, U.S. market valuations, and emerging opportunities in logistics and infrastructure.

Portfolio Manager, Jacques de Kock, chats to Neville Chester, Portfolio Manager at Coronation, in our series, Five In Five.

This series gives you a glimpse into our due dilligence process and will bring you insights from some of South Africa’s leading investment specialists. We’re posing them five questions to answer in five minutes.

Portfolio Manager, Jacques de Kock, chats to Chris Wood, Portfolio Manager of the M&G Equity Fund, in our series, Five In Five.

This series gives you a glimpse into our due diligence process and will bring you insights from some of South Africa’s leading investment specialists. We’re posing them five questions to answer in five minutes.

Portfolio Manager, Jacques de Kock, chats to Kevin Johnson, Fund Manager at Dodge & Cox, in our series, Five In Five.

This series gives you a glimpse into our due dilligence process and will bring you insights from some leading investment specialists. We’re posing them five questions to answer in five minutes.

Portfolio Manager, Jacques de Kock, chats to Neville Chester, Portfolio Manager at Coronation. The conversation highlights the importance of a long term investment approach, the advantages of having a robust research team, and how Coronation balances flexibility with strategic stock holding. The discussion also covers the significance of offshore allocation, the risks and opportunities in the fixed income market, and the implications of the 2024 elections on financial strategies.