Geoff Hoare

JPMorgan AM Japan follows a GARP-oriented investment style, investing in Asian equity across sectors with a focus on financials, consumer durables and bonds. They seek to identify companies with growth potential not fully reflected in their market price, as well as companies with long-term earnings growth potential which are unlikely to be affected by economic cycles. Their equity investment process is based on fundamental analysis and includes company visits. Research is sector-oriented and shared within the parent group. In addition to qualitative criteria, the firm uses a discount dividend model to rank stocks. Their fixed-income investment process is based on credit analysis in relation to the economic environment.

JPAM AP uses global fundamental research and applies quantitative valuation tools and a bottom-up approach to construct portfolios. They make investment decisions based on micro-valuation insights. Their research analysts approach the market by sector, while globally based portfolio managers and analysts cover the international capital markets. The firm has expertise across a wide range of asset classes including equities, balanced, fixed-income, liquidity and alternative investments.