For South African investors, diversification is important, considering the fact that most of their funds are invested directly in the SA economy, which represents less than 1% of the global market. At Symmetry, we have always believed that diversification across regions is important and have applied this to our funds and products.
We have not only been managing offshore assets in our local portfolios for 24 years, but also three offshore balanced portfolios for 19 years, which means that we are not strangers to the global funds universe. In partnership with Old Mutual International, we offer pure equity, aggressive balanced and moderate balanced funds. The asset classes we currently invest in are global equity (developed and emerging markets), global cash and global fixed income.
As part of our commitment to delivering superior investment outcomes, Symmetry has entered into a strategic collaboration with Russell Investments, a globally respected investment firm. This partnership enhances our global investment capability by significantly broadening our access to in-depth manager research and insights across international markets. It strengthens our ability to identify and evaluate high-quality asset managers worldwide, reinforcing the robustness of our global equity and broader offshore offerings. Importantly, Symmetry remains your dedicated investment manager, ensuring a continued focus on the investment outcomes we’ve committed to.