A little more about J.P. Morgan Asset Management
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is one of the six largest active investment managers in the world (Source: Pensions & Investments, December 2005). As at 31 March 2007, assets under management stand at US$1,1 billion* - a reflection of the high regard in which they are held by investors across the world.
They are a truly global investment manager, with over 5,900 employees in 40 cities around the world. They employ over 670 investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, investment team heads etc) who are based in investment centres across Europe, Asia, Japan and the Americas, connected by four investment hubs in London, New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
*Source: Assets of the Asset Management clients of J.P. Morgan Chase and Co as at 31 March 2007
It is J.P. Morgan Asset Management's aim to be the world's best investment manager by delivering to each and every investor:
- Excellence and continuity in investment management
- A comprehensive and competitive range of products
- The highest quality of client service
- Global coverage with local delivery
Investment Philosophy
J.P. Morgan Asset Management's approach to managing money is driven by three key principles:
- Breadth and depth of choice
They offer expertise across every major financial asset class equities, fixed income and cash, and also alternative asset classes like managed currency and hedge funds in order to offer investors an unrivalled choice of products covering the full risk/reward spectrum.
- Multiple investment processes
They don't believe there is one single way to deliver investment performance within equity markets. They therefore offer a range of distinct but complementary investment approaches across different markets.
- Disciplined & team-based management
They have developed proven, transparent and disciplined investment processes to manage our investment funds, which rely strictly on team-based research, stock picking, portfolio construction and risk management. While making full use of the individual strengths and insights of their investment professionals and expecting full accountability from their named fund managers. They look to team-based management to ensure consistency of investment style at all times.