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Bell Asset Management announces $500million mandate with Hostplus

31 Oct 2022

From Bell Asset Management

Ned Bell

Bell Asset Management, a global equities boutique manager, today announced that it had been awarded $500 million global small and mid-cap equity mandate from industry super fund, Hostplus

Hostplus, CEO, David Elia commented: “We look forward to working with Bell Asset Management to manage a Global SMID strategy for Hostplus’ developed markets portfolio. Bell’s strong long-term performance record, the quality of the team and a disciplined investment approach were the key factors in our making them part of our growing and diversified portfolio. We expect this strategy to add resilience to Hostplus’ asset class structure in light of the increasing market uncertainty.”

Ned Bell, Chief Investment Officer of Bell Asset Management commented: “We are delighted to have been selected by Hostplus, after an extensive due diligence process. We’re looking forward to working with the Hostplus team to manage funds on their members’ behalf. We understand the importance of this decision and greatly appreciate the opportunity.”

Rob Sullivan, Managing Director, Strategy and Distribution, of Bell Asset Management said: “We are seeing increasing demand for this segment of the market as investors look for sources of alpha at lower levels of risk versus other growth options. We look forward to building a strong and long partnership with Hostplus and delivering the best results we possibly can for its members.”

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