Artisan Global Discovery Fund

Copia Investment Partners

The Artisan Global Discovery Fund, which invests in a concentrated portfolio of small and mid-sized global companies on the cusp of strong profit growth, has been launched to Australian retail investors via a strategic partnership with Copia Investment Partners.

Copia will act as exclusive retail distributor for the fund in Australia and New Zealand. Artisan Partners currently has $6 billion under management in institutional funds in Australia as at 31 May 2020.

"We're delighted to represent Artisan Partners and bring the highest-quality global investment products to Australian retail investors," Sam Baillieu, chief executive officer of Copia said.

"The Artisan Global Discovery Fund provides investors with exposure to an attractive segment of the global equity market and is managed by a highly experienced and proven investment team."

The investment team seeks to invest in a concentrated portfolio of between 40 to 60 companies benefiting from an accelerating profit cycle, priced at favourable valuations.