Sloane Robinson

Sloane Robinson is an investment firm with a long history in equity asset management, primarily focusing on international equity markets, with a significant emphasis on Asian and Emerging markets. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach, often identifying 'compounders' – growth stocks that trade at reasonable valuations, aligning with a Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) strategy. They also prioritize companies with strong balance sheets and cash flows, often found in regions demonstrating sustained economic growth.

The firm was co-founded in 1993 by Hugh Sloane and George Robinson, becoming a prominent hedge fund in the emerging markets space. [cite: Website content, 10, 11] After operating as a significant player in the market, Sloane Robinson transitioned to a family office in 2020, returning external capital. However, in 2023, the firm began reopening to external investors, launching a new long-short equity strategy in January 2024, led by Chief Investment Officer Ed Lam.

Sloane Robinson's investment strategy involves active stock-picking and trading around core positions to capitalize on the volatility inherent in emerging market equities. Their approach to emerging markets is differentiated, focusing on currency regimes and banking systems to identify mispriced assets and mitigate risk. While specific recent portfolio companies for the relaunched fund are not extensively detailed, their historical focus has included significant positions in companies like Tencent.

The investment team at Sloane Robinson is experienced, with founders Hugh Sloane and George Robinson remaining actively involved. Other key members include portfolio managers Richard Chevenix-Trench, CJ Morrell, and Ed Butchart, alongside Chief Investment Officer Ed Lam. The team's collective experience and institutional memory are leveraged to navigate the complexities and frequent changes in emerging markets.