Fairtree is a leading investment manager that manages traditional and alternative investment portfolios across all asset classes for local and global clients. Headquartered in South Africa, Fairtree manages US$11.6 billion* in award-winning diverse global portfolios.
*As at 30.06.26
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Traditional
Traditional investments refer to the more conventional asset classes that help build wealth by balancing risk and stability. Our approach includes all core asset classes, including equities, bonds and cash, guided by thorough research and careful risk management.
Alternative
Alternative investments provide a unique avenue for diversification and potential growth beyond traditional asset classes. Our approach includes a range of strategies covering asset classes, such as private equity, hedge funds and real assets. We leverage deep industry expertise and innovative thinking to navigate complex markets and uncover opportunities that can enhance performance.
WHY FAIRTREE
Fairtree Group
Our experienced team combines deep market research with a collaborative approach, ensuring that we consistently drive value and achieve long-term success for our clients.
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Employees
Our talented team of over 150 professionals is the backbone of Fairtree’s success.
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Investment professionals
Each member brings diverse expertise and a commitment to excellence, delivering exceptional results for our clients.
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FAIRTREE INSIGHTS
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Explore a wealth of knowledge from our thought leaders, offering in-depth analysis, market trends and expert commentary to help you navigate the evolving financial landscape.
Private markets and the case for private US real estate
As investors look beyond traditional public markets for differentiated sources of return and diversification, private markets are becoming an increasingly important part of the investment landscape. Private equity, private debt and real estate can introduce sources of return that differ from those available in traditional equities and bonds.
Macro Pulse Episode 37
This episode unpacks the three big themes driving markets in the second half of 2026: US economic and market resilience, the AI capex cycle, and geopolitical instability in the Middle East.
Fairtree Global Equity Fund Q2 2026 commentary
The quarter was defined by two overlapping themes: a sharp rebound from the March US-Iran shock, as the geopolitical risk premium unwound and oil prices retraced, and an exceptionally powerful but highly concentrated AI and semiconductor rally that drove index returns before consolidating in June following a more hawkish shift in interest rate expectations.
Fairtree Wild Fig Multi-Strategy USD Segregated Portfolio Q2 2026
The Fairtree Wild Fig Multi Strategy (“Wild Fig”) is our flagship multi-strategy balanced hedge fund range, designed to deliver equity-like returns with meaningfully lower drawdowns by combining uncorrelated alpha streams across equities, fixed income and commodities.