J O Hambro Launches New Emerging Markets UCITS Fund
The fund opens a 16-year-old institutional strategy to a wider range of investors seeking emerging markets growth.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Investing
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J O Hambro Capital Management has launched an Irish-domiciled UCITS fund focused on emerging markets, making a strategy previously reserved for institutional clients available for wider investment. The fund seeks long-term growth by identifying companies with improving business momentum.
Why it matters
This launch brings a strategy with a 16-year track record to a broader pool of investors via a standardized UCITS structure. It provides a new option for portfolios seeking exposure to emerging markets while following a process designed to mitigate accounting and governance risks.
The strategy manages $1.2 billion in assets under management, backed by a 16-year performance history for institutional clients. The new fund commits to investing at least 80% of its net assets in emerging markets.
The players
J O Hambro Capital Management
An asset management firm that develops and distributes investment funds to institutional and retail investors.
Emery Brewer
An investment professional who serves as a lead for the emerging markets fund strategy.
Ladislav Sabo
An investment lead responsible for identifying emerging market company growth opportunities.
Dalibor Kováč
A lead manager focused on the fund's momentum-based investment selection process.
The details
The investment team employs a strategy that evaluates news flow, earnings reports, and price momentum to identify potential company inflexion points. This approach includes a rigorous screening process to filter out firms with potential accounting or governance risks. The fund aims to outperform the MSCI Emerging Markets Index over a time horizon of five to seven years by targeting businesses with strong long-term growth potential.
Timeline
The strategy has been managed for institutional clients for 16 years.
Money Landscape
The launch of this fund leverages the standardized European UCITS regulatory framework to facilitate international investment access. It marks a continuation of the trend where asset managers migrate proven institutional strategies into regulated vehicles for broader distribution.
Investors considering this fund should review the prospectus to confirm how the strategy aligns with their existing emerging markets exposure and risk tolerance. As with all active funds, investors should consult with a financial professional to discuss if the management fees and investment objectives match their long-term financial plan.
The takeaway
This launch transitions a long-standing institutional strategy into a more accessible format for global investors. To evaluate its fit for your budget, review your current emerging markets allocation and speak with a financial professional about the fund's specific management costs.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Portfolio Adviser.
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