Derek Ovington

Functions as a College/University

Provides banking and financial services

MIR is an active, research-based, value-oriented boutique manager which follows a qualitative and quantitative investment approach to identify losing Australian stocks. They focus on absolute returns and offer long strategies in Australian, Asia ex-Japan, Asia Pacific ex Japan and Greater China equities, and a long/short strategy in Asia Pacific ex Japan equities. The firm believes that superior long-term results can be achieved by exploiting market inefficiencies, including those generated by cognitive biases and behavioral weaknesses that affect investor decision making. Their investment process is backed by strong academic research and combines a quantitative and a qualitative process in equal proportions. MIR utilizes quantitative screens to identify an initial sub-universe of stocks with the potential to outperform which they complement with qualitative analysis to analyze a variety of indicators including corporate, analyst, market and fundamental signals to determine the financial strength of potential investments.

Provides securities brokerage services

Provides brokerage services

AustralianSuper aims to help members achieve their best financial position in retirement by focusing on maximizing investment returns over the long-term. The firm invests in a diversified mix of assets to grow members’ savings over time and balance this with an understanding of the risks they need to take to achieve this goal. They believe in active management – both asset allocation and stock selection.

Provides investment research