Algy's Investment Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Freddie Lait, founder of Latitude Investment Management, who went from studying mathematics at Oxford to working at Goldman Sachs and Rothschild, before taking the ultimate leap - selling his house to start his own fund management business in 2016.Today, Freddie manages a £1 billion portfolio with a disciplined, long-term investment philosophy that has generated exceptional returns. In this conversation, we dive deep into:Key Topics Covered:Why Freddie sold his house to start his fund (and the financial risk involved)The investment philosophy behind Latitude's successHow to construct a portfolio for long-term wealth creationWhy earnings growth and dividends matter more than valuation multiplesThe 6.5% free cash flow yield strategy explainedHow 75% of his portfolio is positioned for inflationPortfolio management vs. stock analysis - which matters more?Why patience is the rarest commodity in investingThe 10-year rule for judging fund managersBuilding a team of exceptional analystsManaging a concentrated portfolio of 24 global stocksThe difference between investing before and after COVIDHis 30-year vision for the fundAbout Freddie Lait:Freddie is the founder and CIO of Latitude Investment Management, launched in 2016. With 16 years of fund management experience, including roles at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Rothschild, Freddie has built a reputation for disciplined, long-term value creation. His fund focuses on global equities with strong earnings growth, solid free cash flow, and inflation-resistant characteristics.00:00 - Introduction to Freddie Lait02:00 - When Did Fund Management Become Your Career?04:51 - What Is Financial Modeling?06:22 - The Scary Decision to Start Your Own Fund10:01 - Investment Philosophy Behind Latitude Investment Management13:45 - Why Patience Is a Rare Commodity in Investing18:30 - Finding High-Quality Companies with Strong Returns23:15 - The Importance of Free Cash Flow in Stock Selection28:40 - Portfolio Construction: Concentration vs. Diversification33:20 - Managing Risk in a 24-Stock Portfolio38:50 - Sector Preferences and What to Avoid42:30 - Understanding Free Cash Flow Yield (6.5% Strategy)47:15 - Inflation Protection: 75% of Portfolio Positively Linked52:40 - Technology Adoption and Portfolio Transformation56:20 - Google and the Magnificent Seven Discussion1:01:30 - The 80/20 Rule in Portfolio Management1:04:45 - Building and Leading an Investment Team1:09:20 - Personal Weaknesses: Being Too Logical1:12:50 - The 10,000 Hour Rule and 16 Years of Experience1:16:40 - What Time Period Should Fund Managers Be Judged Over?1:21:30 - Current Fund Size: £1 Billion and Growing1:24:15 - Managing Cash Inflows Operationally1:26:45 - Final Thoughts and Closing RemarksSubscribe for more conversations with successful investors, entrepreneurs, and product leaders!#investing #fundmanagement #portfoliomanagement #stocks #finance #stockmarket #wealth #wealthbuilding

In this episode, I sit down with Freddie Lait, founder of Latitude Investment Management, who went from studying mathematics at Oxford to working at Goldman Sachs and Rothschild, before taking the ultimate leap - selling his house to start his own fund management business in 2016.Today, Freddie manages a £1 billion portfolio with a disciplined, long-term investment philosophy that has generated exceptional returns. In this conversation, we dive deep into:Key Topics Covered:Why Freddie sold his house to start his fund (and the financial risk involved)The investment philosophy behind Latitude's successHow to construct a portfolio for long-term wealth creationWhy earnings growth and dividends matter more than valuation multiplesThe 6.5% free cash flow yield strategy explainedHow 75% of his portfolio is positioned for inflationPortfolio management vs. stock analysis - which matters more?Why patience is the rarest commodity in investingThe 10-year rule for judging fund managersBuilding a team of exceptional analystsManaging a concentrated portfolio of 24 global stocksThe difference between investing before and after COVIDHis 30-year vision for the fundAbout Freddie Lait:Freddie is the founder and CIO of Latitude Investment Management, launched in 2016. With 16 years of fund management experience, including roles at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Rothschild, Freddie has built a reputation for disciplined, long-term value creation. His fund focuses on global equities with strong earnings growth, solid free cash flow, and inflation-resistant characteristics.

In this episode of Algy’s Investment Podcast, we sit down with Glen Finegan of Skerryvore Asset Management, a seasoned investor with decades of experience managing global emerging market portfolios. Together, we dive deep into the realities of investing beyond the US and Europe, exploring the risks, opportunities, and governance challenges that define emerging markets today. We discuss: 1. What defines an emerging market and why they matter for global investors. 2. The biggest opportunities in India, Taiwan, and Mexico — and how domestic consumption drives long-term growth.3. How to assess risk, governance, and trust in management teams when investing in volatile regions. 4. Why many state-owned enterprises in China, Brazil, and Russia fail investors — and how to avoid these traps. 5. The role of currencies, inflation, and political risk in shaping investment outcomes. 6. Insights into China’s tech market, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC), and India’s growing middle class. 7. The importance of absolute return investing vs. chasing benchmarks. 8. Lessons from history — from the Mexican crisis to the Asian crisis and the global financial crisis — and how emerging markets bounced back. 9. Why governance, integrity, and sustainable business models are the true differentiators in long-term success. Glen also shares Skerryvore’s investment philosophy, built on four key pillars: 1. Strong governance and alignment with minority shareholders. 2.Businesses with durable pricing power and compounding ability. 3.Resilient balance sheets. 4. Companies behaving sustainably for long-term growth. Whether you’re an institutional investor, a financial professional, or simply curious about the future of global investing, this episode provides a rare inside look into how top investors identify high-quality companies in some of the world’s most complex and fast-growing economies.

Alastair Irvine has been the Investment Director on the Jupiter Merlin Team for over a decade. He is highly respected by professional investors for his clear-cut insights and no-nonsense take on global events. He’ll be a regular guest on Algy’s Investment Podcast. In this episode, he breaks down:1. The current state of the UK economy2. Has the UK Prime Minister lost control of his party?3. The war in Ukraine4. Why has the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear development sites5. Trade wars and the role of the U.S. dollar⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:11 The Skill of Managing Risk03:25 Rachel Reeves Budget Challenge10:24 Starmer's Benefits Reform Bill11:49 What Drives Economic Growth?13:12 The Office for Budget Responsibility Forecasts14:55 Will the IMF Bail Out the UK?18:30 The Effect of Wealth Taxes22:02 Are UK Equities Cheap?23:58 Who Else Could Govern the UK?27:07 Nuclear Energy in the UK30:06 Trump in Ukraine32:34 Trump's Impact on Global Stability 37:05 The Bombing of Iran39:16 Where is the World Most Dangerous Today?43:19 What are Global Bond Markets Indicating Today?47:13 Is Trump Trying to Weaken the US Dollar?49:43 Where are the Jupiter Merlin Team Investing?

Algy's guest this episode is Avinash Vazirani, Investment Manager, Investment Manager of the Indian Equities Strategy at Jupiter Asset Management. Before joining Jupiter, Avinash was Managing Partner of Peninsular Capital Partners LLP, which he founded in 2005. Prior to this, he was CIO (South Asia and Africa) of BNP Paribas Asset Management. He was also CEO of GEM Dolphin Investment Managers from 1994 until its sale in 1997. He began his investment career in 1994.