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20 May 2025

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Magellan

Magellan Asset Management was founded in 2006 and headquartered in Australia. Magellan is an Active Asset Manager specialising in global equity and infrastructure strategies.

Magellan search the world for high-quality companies that they believe have a sustainable competitive advantage and will compound returns over the long-term.

Magellan's team of highly qualified and experienced investment professionals manage global equity and infrastructure strategies for clients based around the world. The team undertake extensive bottom-up stock analysis and industry research to identify outstanding companies and conduct macroeconomic analysis and risk management to construct portfolios that aim to generate attractive returns over the medium to long term.

Magellan is committed to growing their investment footprint and value for investors, Magellan acquired Airlie Funds Management in 2018, which manages Australian equities for institutional and retail clients. In August 2024, Magellan took a strategic stake in Vinva Holdings Limited, enabling the firm to distribute Vinva’s systematic equity strategies globally (excluding Australian institutional clients).

To find out more about Magellan's global equity and global infrastructure strategies visit www.magellangroup.com.au.

In early 2018 Magellan purchased Airlie Funds Management (Airlie). Airlie is a specialist Australian equities fund manager that was founded in 2012 and manages Australian equities for institutional and retail clients. Airlie has an active investment style that aims to deliver attractive long-term capital growth and regular income to its investors. Airlie provides retail investors exclusive access to Airlie's investment expertise through the Airlie Australian Share Fund (ASX:AASF) and the Airlie Small Companies Fund. To find out more visit www.airliefundsmanagement.com.au.

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'Magellan - In The Know', is our monthly investment podcast, dropping on the last Tuesday of every month. Join us as we engage with industry experts, CEOs, and our investment team, offering deep analyses on macroeconomic trends, geopolitical issues, global markets, and more. Listen via: Podbean, Apple, or Spotify.

 

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