Core Markets
Funds & ETFs
Diversification Made Accessible

Mutual Funds & ETFs

Best-in-class vehicles, selected with rigour.

Access diversified, professionally managed portfolios through transparent, liquid investment vehicles.

1,000+
Funds Evaluated Annually
0.25%
Average Expense Ratio
$55M
Fund Platform AUM
50+
Asset Classes Covered
Overview

Why this. Why now.

Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds provide efficient access to diversified portfolios across asset classes, sectors, and investment styles. Our fund selection platform combines quantitative screening with qualitative due diligence to identify best-in-class vehicles. The fund landscape has evolved dramatically, with product proliferation creating both opportunities and challenges. Our platform navigates this complexity through a disciplined selection process emphasizing low costs, tax efficiency, tracking accuracy, and manager quality. Our approach distinguishes between passive and active strategies based on market efficiency. In highly efficient market segments, we typically favor low-cost index vehicles. In less efficient segments, we identify skilled active managers whose approaches are well-suited to capitalize on market inefficiencies. Tax management is critical in fund selection. We evaluate tax efficiency across the product spectrum, considering turnover rates, distribution histories, and structural advantages of certain vehicle types.
Who it's for

Built around three client profiles.

    01

    Investors building a tax-efficient core portfolio

    02

    Clients with smaller account sizes seeking diversification

    03

    Retirement plans needing scalable, transparent options

Our edge

What makes our approach different.

Open architecture

Independent selection across the entire fund universe, no proprietary product bias.

Cost discipline

Average expense ratio of 0.25%, fractions of industry norms.

Tax overlay

Vehicle selection optimised for after-tax returns, not headline performance.

Process

From mandate to monitoring.

    01

    Universe screening

    Quantitative filters narrow 1,000+ funds to a focus list each quarter.

    02

    Qualitative review

    Manager interviews, process review, and operational checks.

    03

    Portfolio assembly

    Strategic blend of passive cores and selective active satellites.

    04

    Ongoing monitoring

    Performance, costs, and tax efficiency reviewed continuously.

Representative allocation

How capital is deployed.

Illustrative weights for a typical mandate. Actual allocations are tailored to each client's objectives and constraints.

Passive equity ETFs45%
Active equity funds20%
Fixed income funds25%
Specialty & thematic10%
Strategies

Available mandates.

StrategyRisk LevelTarget ReturnMin. InvestmentLiquidity
Core Index PortfolioModerate6-8%$50,000Daily
Active Manager SelectionModerate7-10%$100,000Daily
Tax-Efficient ETF PortfolioModerate6-9%$100,000Daily
Risk considerations

What could go wrong.

Tracking Error

Fund returns may deviate from benchmark performance.

Manager Risk

Active managers may underperform their benchmarks.

Expense Drag

Fund fees reduce net returns over time.

Tax Efficiency

Fund distributions may create tax liabilities regardless of holding period.

Frequently asked

Common questions.

Mutual funds vs. ETFs?+

Both provide diversified exposure, but ETFs trade throughout the day while mutual funds price once daily. ETFs often have lower expense ratios and greater tax efficiency.

Active or passive?+

In highly efficient markets like US large-cap, low-cost index funds often outperform after fees. In less efficient segments, skilled active managers can add value.

How important are expense ratios?+

Expense ratios directly reduce returns. A 1% annual fee difference can reduce wealth by 25% over 30 years. We prioritize low-cost options for passive strategies.

Tax considerations?+

Funds distribute taxable gains regardless of whether you sell. ETFs typically offer greater tax efficiency. For taxable accounts, we favor tax-managed funds.

Funds & ETFs

Discuss a funds & etfs mandate with our team.

A short conversation is the best way to understand whether this is right for your circumstances.