Quantitative asset managers aren’t particularly noted for prioritising ESG matters, and sure enough Parisian boutique TOBAM pursues an investment methodology, dubbed ‘Maximum Diversification’ or ‘Anti-Benchmark’, that is based on the idea that it doesn’t pay to make any judgement about the future prospects of a company or stock.
TOBAM complète sa couverture géographique des marchés d’actions en lançant Tobam Anti-Benchmark Pacific ex-Japan Equity fund (code Isin : FR0011259225), fonds investi en actions asiatiques et des pays du Pacifique.
Paris, June 7, 2012 – The asset manager TOBAM today announced that it has launched the Anti-Benchmark Pacific ex-Japan Equity fund (UCITS IV). The fund has been launched with seed funding from Seven Investment Management. The Anti-Benchmark Pacific ex-Japan Fund seeks to maximize diversification across the investment universe, as represented by the MSCI Pacific ex-Japan…
The ‘smart beta’ revolution is taking investors from one ‘passive’ solution – the cap-weighted index – to many. Rachel Fixsen looks at the questions this raises
France’s largest asset manager Amundi, has acquired a stake in one of the country’s smaller boutiques, in a move that should promote the development of “smart beta”, a relatively inexpensive investment approach that combines elements of passive and active asset management.
Paris, May 22nd, 2012 – Amundi and TOBAM today announced the signature of a strategic partnership. This partnership includes: – A distribution agreement under which Amundi, with its wide-reaching international distribution capabilities, will make TOBAM’s Anti-Benchmark strategies available to its clients. – The acquisition of a 17.5% minority equity stake by Amundi in TOBAM, acquired…
Whether it is active or passive, it could just be another fad, writes Brendan Maton
A chaque débâcle financière, les caisses de retraite révisent leur portefeuille afin d’optimiser leur allocation d’actifs, de manière à mieux faire face à la prochaine crise. Afin d’éviter les catastrophes, plusieurs caisses de retraite favorisent une allocation suivant un indice de référence pour gérer le risque le plus efficacement possible.
Asset Manager TOBAM and index provider FTSE have launched the FTSE TOBAM Maximum Diversification Index Series, a collection of alternatively weighted indexes based on diversification.
TOBAM and FTSE have launched an index series based on diversification, offering a more risk-based view than the more traditional market cap weighting.
Born in Bayonne (South West of France) in 2001, Justin grew up with his feet in the sands.
Supported by his parents who 15 years ago, established the Natural Surf Lodge, between lake, forest and ocean. This environmentally responsible living environment, provides Justin with a beneficial and suitable structure for his training.
A native from the European capital of board sports, Justin has a great desire to travel the world (Australia, Tahiti, Hawaï, Denmark..) which he will be able to do upon being successful in joining the professional circuit, the CT.
In 2022, Justin has been selected to join the highly prestigious Rip Curl Pro Portugal event and is looking to participate to the Olympic games in Paris in 2024.
TOBAM is proud to support this young athlete, who remains humble and accessible. Go for it Justin!
If you want to learn more about Justin, please read “Life of a Surfer“
We are really proud to have another beneficiary of the Initiative, Aurélia Boulanger, a very talented young triathlete.
Aurelia just graduated as an engineer, specialized in urban planning and sustainable buildings.
She started her triathlete career in 2018, and became the winner of the 2019 French long distance triathlon.
TOBAM is proud to support a female athlete, in a sport that is less prone to media attention but requires an absolute dedication and commitment to trainings and competition.
Her objective this year is to qualify for the Triathlon 70.3 World Championship, due to be held on December 2022 in New Zealand. This “half-Ironman” is a long-distance triathlon race consisting of 1.9km swim (1.2 mile), 90km bike (56 miles), and 21.1km run (13.1 miles) !
Aurelia’s dedication to her sport, trainings and objectives sets a high example for all of us. We are happy to support Aurélia for her future endeavours.
Discover Aurélia’s interview from April 2022
Good Luck Aurélia!
