North of South Capital: A Comprehensive Overview
North of South Capital, founded in 2004, is an investment management firm led by founding partner and Portfolio Manager, Matt Linsey. With a wealth of experience in the field, Matt has held numerous positions in various prestigious firms prior to establishing North of South Capital. He was the Head of Emerging Markets at Deutsche Asset Management from 2000 to 2004, an investment manager/strategist at Baring Asset Management from 1997 to 2000, and a portfolio manager at ING Asset Management from 1994 to 1997.
Matt Linsey is supported by a skilled investment team that includes Risk Manager Kamil Dimmich and Senior Investment Advisor Mark Latham. Kamil Dimmich has 12 years of equity and equity derivative experience, including 5 years of investment management experience. Before joining North of South Capital in June 2009, Kamil managed a proprietary book at Dresdner Kleinwort, which delivered positive returns in 2008. He also previously co-managed the Odey Latham Fund at Odey Asset Management.
Mark Latham has been a valuable asset to the firm since 2005, acting as a senior advisor to the fund. In addition to his role at North of South Capital, Mark runs Commodity Intelligence, a commodity investment consultancy business. His extensive experience includes managing the Odey Latham Fund and spending four years running the Baring Natural Resources Fund.
The investment approach at North of South Capital is value-oriented and focuses on portfolio construction. The process begins with a macro view, after which long or short investments are identified through fundamental analysis. The emphasis is placed on strong balance sheets, free cash flow, and dividend yield.
Overseeing risk at the portfolio level is the responsibility of the risk manager, who monitors Value at Risk (VAR), liquidity, and gross exposures daily. Furthermore, the risk manager manages a separate "hedge book" that aims to protect the fund from large market falls. In cases of sustained market falls, the risk manager's goal is to limit the fund's downside to less than half that of the index.
North of South Capital's dedication to investment management and the expertise of its team have resulted in a successful track record in the industry. For further information, please visit the company's official website at http://www.northofsouth.com.