Fairtree’s Emerging Markets strategy surpasses R1 billion
Fairtree achieved a significant milestone as the Fairtree Global Emerging Markets Prescient Fund (“Fund”) has surpassed R1 billion in assets under management.
The achievement underscores the strength of Fairtree’s investment philosophy and the growing confidence investors have placed in its ability to navigate dynamic and complex emerging markets. Launched in February 2020, the Fund’s objective is to provide investors with long-term capital growth by investing primarily in large and mid-cap stocks within emerging equity markets or in companies that derive a significant portion of their revenue, profits, or asset base from emerging economies.
“We are delighted to have reached this milestone,” said Cornelius Zeeman, Equity Portfolio Manager at Fairtree. “Crossing the R1 billion mark is a reflection of the trust our clients have in us and the hard work of our Investment team. Emerging markets continue to offer value, and the divergence and volatility bring many opportunities for truly active managers.”
The milestone comes at a time when emerging markets continue to attract investor interest as a source of growth and diversification in global portfolios. Fairtree’s emerging markets strategy combines rigorous research, deep market insights, and an active approach to managing risks and opportunities in this diverse asset class.
This achievement highlights Fairtree’s continued growth trajectory and its commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes for clients, both locally and globally. It also underscores that investing with SA managers can still provide access to global opportunities; investors can gain offshore exposure and strong performance without needing to move their investments to offshore managers.
Fairtree plans to launch the Fairtree Global Emerging Markets UCITS Fund on 1 December 2025, providing an additional entry point for international investors while maintaining the same investment strategy as the existing Fairtree Global Emerging Markets Prescient Fund. The existing Fairtree Global Emerging Markets Prescient Fund will transition into a feeder fund, providing investors with seamless access to the same strategy through the new UCITS structure.
Learn more about the Fairtree Global Emerging Markets Prescient Fund.
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Fairtree Asset Management (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 25917). Collective Investment Schemes in Securities (CIS) should be considered as medium to long-term investments.
The value may go up as well as down, and past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. CISs are traded at the ruling price and can engage in scrip lending and borrowing. A schedule of fees, charges and maximum commissions is available on request from the Manager. A CIS may be closed to new investors in order for it to be managed more efficiently in accordance with its mandate. Performance has been calculated using net NAV to NAV numbers with income reinvested. There is no guarantee in respect of capital or returns in a portfolio. Prescient Management Company (RF) (Pty) Ltd is registered and approved under the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act (No.45 of 2002). For any additional information, such as fund prices, fees, brochures, minimum disclosure documents and application forms, please go to www.fairtree.com. The Fairtree Global Emerging Markets Fund is registered and approved under section 65 of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act 45 of 2002.
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