Commonwealth Funds (2)

Growth Incentives from Down Under

Commonwealth Australia New Zealand Fund

US> Small-Cap > Growth

Aug 11, 2011

Australia and New Zealand offer a unique opportunity to benefit from the growing economies of Asia, without some of the risk of investing in companies domiciled in Asia. Robert Scharar, portfolio manager of the Commonwealth Australia/New Zealand Fund, highlights the surging demand for Australian commodities from Asia and the growing market of agro products in New Zealand that caters to the needs of an expanding middle class in emerging markets.

US> Multi-Cap > Growth

Sep 09, 2003

For a change, there is a manager who invests in the past, and not the future. Steve Goddard gets nervous when valuations become very forward-looking and loves Warren Buffett's business strong enough to put 1/4 of his fund's money into Berkshire Hathaway.