Who We Are
Global Equity Specialist
Bell Asset Management is an active global equity specialist with deep expertise in small- and mid-cap (SMID cap) companies.
Since 2003, our investment team has managed global equity portfolios across all market cycles with the guiding philosophy that high-quality companies drive superior long-term returns. We employ a Quality at a Reasonable Price (QARP) approach, focusing on companies trading at attractive valuations.
Where quality meets opportunity
We aim to identify high quality global equity companies and leverage the gap between mispriced valuations and growth potential.
We believe that markets are inefficient and alpha can be generated by exploiting the disconnect between quality and value. As a long-term investor, these inefficiencies create opportunities to invest in companies poised to deliver strong returns through valuation re-rating and compounding of earnings. We look to uncover hidden gems—where quality meets opportunity—resulting in a very high-quality portfolio without paying a premium.
Through unconstrained, fundamental, bottom-up research, we aim to deliver strong and consistent risk-adjusted returns for investors.
SMID Caps ‘sweet spot’
Our investment team specialises in identifying high-quality companies with strong growth potential. While household names appear in our portfolios, we believe global SMID caps, given their lifecycle ‘sweet spot’, often have a greater runway for revenue and earnings expansion, and tend to be more innovative and agile than their large cap counterparts. Frequently undiscovered, under researched, or mispriced, quality SMID caps provide attractive valuation opportunities.
Leveraging our expertise, the Bell SMID caps strategy was launched in 2016, positioning us as leaders in this sector. This capability has set us apart, allowing us to capture compelling opportunities.
Key characteristics
- Active global equities manager
- Highly experienced team with a long track record
- Specialist expertise in SMID caps
- Quality at a Reasonable Price (QARP) bias
- Fundamental / bottom-up research
- Long only portfolio
- Long term investors / low turnover
- High level of risk awareness
- ESG integrated within the investment process
Leadership & values
As a firm majority beneficially owned by our employees and directors, we maintain strong alignment with our clients’ interests.
Our success is driven by a commitment to a high performance, dynamic culture, and a cohesive team. Led by CIO Ned Bell, our investment team drives our global equity expertise, while CEO Michael Lovett oversees the broader business leadership, focusing on growth, agility, and optimising client outcomes.
Above all, our client-centric approach drives us to build trust and lasting partnerships.
Our strategies
Bell Asset Management manages global equity strategies for institutional and wholesale investors worldwide, including:
- Global Core (all caps strategy)
- Global Sustainable (high conviction portfolio)
- Global SMID (small- and mid-cap companies), and
- Australian equities.
Our investment strategies can be accessed through a range of local and overseas domiciled collective investment vehicles including CITs, UCITS, SMAs and Australian managed investment schemes.
Learn more about our institutional strategies.
