Mint Asset Management is an independent investment management business based in Auckland, New Zealand
Mint is focused on a targeted group of investment strategies, managed by a group of highly experienced investment managers. The business is wholly owned by staff and generating investment returns is all that Mint does. Mint’s independence and size enables the firm to be flexible and create solutions specific to investor requirements.
The vision of Mint is to be a successful independent firm specialising in active investment management. Success means adding value for our clients over the long term; which in turn means retaining alpha generation capability through excellent resourcing and conservative capacity thresholds.
Generating income in a negative rates world
The hunt for yield is on again, with a vengeance. But how much risk will investors take to get it, and do they really understand what chasing high yield means for their hard-earned savings? Mint chief executive, Rebecca Thomas, explains why eating some capital return is a better option for income-hungry Kiwi investors.
MORE»Mint strengthens SRI rating with UNPRI
Mint is proud to have maintained above market performance during "these unprecedented times", and overall UNPRI rating at A+/A.
MORE»What tune will property play post Covid-19 lockdown?
Listed property was on song in 2019 before losing its mojo this year as the coronavirus struck. But are the real estate blues simply a crisis-triggered reversion to the mean or is something more fundamental at play? Mint Asset Management senior real estate portfolio manager, Carlie Eve, puts property in its place ...
MORE»The risk of finding income in a low-interest-rate world
As global interest rates sink to near zero or below, the search for regular income has become increasingly desperate. But, according to Mint Asset Management’s David Boyle, yield-oriented investors must remember that “certainty” can come at a high cost ...
MORE»The active passive debate continues ...
With active management well ahead on points, says Mint Asset Management.
MORE»Fund update and future outlook
Mint Asset Management portfolio manager Anthony Halls shares his analysis on the present market effects of Covid-19, an update on its individual funds and a look ahead to a post-virus investment world.
MORE»The investment sidecar – why every KiwiSaver member needs one
The benefits of an investment sidecar, running alongside KiwiSaver, for a more secure and flexible financial outlook.
MORE»Climate change and investment
Why carbon emission reporting is important for your client's wallet.
MORE»What have eggs, baskets, advice and the 'missing middle' got in common?
David Boyle shares why diversified funds should be on your supermarket shopping list.
MORE»Has property had its day in the sun?
Or does it need some more sunscreen? Property, it’s a New Zealand love affair that has created a lot of wealth over recent years in the residential market for Kiwis but what’s been happening where the big guns play in the listed market. Who better to ask than Mint’s property portfolio manager Carlie Eve.
MORE»Responsible investing – why it should matter to you and your clients
Interview with portfolio manager David Fyfe – Mint Asset Management
MORE»What really makes a diversified income fund run?
It's time to take a proper look under the bonnet and find out what makes a diversified income fund run. Who else better to ask than Mint’s diversified income fund mechanic (ok Portfolio Manager) Marek Krzeczkowski to explain the components that impact the running, and ultimately the performance of these types of funds.
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