Lighthouse Partners’ HFA International Shares Fund (ISF) took out the top spot in the long/short category at the 2012 Money Management/Lonsec Fund Manager of the Year awards.
Commended for its low volatility approach, Lighthouse Partners was acclaimed by Lonsec judges in the global equities long/short category, with Lighthouse Partners’ HFA International Shares Fund taking out the top spot.
Speaking about the win, Chief Executive of Certitude Global Investments, the Australian partner to Lighthouse, Craig Mowll said: “If one theme has dominated investment markets since the GFC its volatility. Quite simply, the fund has delivered on its promise, delivering consistent positive returns with far less volatility than traditional global equity investments.
“As uncertainty continues, investors don’t want swings and roundabouts with their investments but are craving stability of returns. The ISF fulfils this need and has been doing so for nearly 11 years here in Australia.”
According to Mowll, the manager of the fund, Lighthouse Partners, has a stable team at the heart of the fund which deserves the recognition of the Money Management/Lonsec award.
“The core team has worked together for over 10 years, and it has a strong track record of risk-adjusted returns. Lighthouse is well known amongst its peers as a leader and innovator in its field. This award is another testament to this fact. I believe this recognition will also add to the momentum that is already building around the fund with our supporters,” Mowll said.
Lonsec praised Lighthouse Partners as being a quality “hedge fund” manager.
The Money Management/Lonsec Fund Manager of the Year Awards is designed to recognise excellence in funds management. It features 13 categories which are judged by independent research firm, Lonsec.
Certitude Global Investments have been distributing the Lighthouse Partners’ global long/short in Australia for 11 successful years with a track record of 6.02% p.a. since inception.
