Discretionary Management Service

Introduction

Cogent Asset Management Ltd (Cogent) was established in 2013 and is regulated to provide fund management services by the Labuan Financial Services Authority with clients located globally. Asset management professionalism and preservation of client confidentiality are the cornerstones of our business, whether providing sophisticated fund management services to private equity and mutual funds or creating bespoke private portfolios for individuals. Today clients worldwide, select Cogent to support them for our experienced professional personnel, tailored services, and extensive network of institutional partners. Whether a high net worth individual with strong market views or a smaller private investor looking for guidance, each client receives our complete and focused attention.

Group Profile

Cogent was launched by Citywire AAA rated manager Ian Lancaster and is privately owned by its senior executives. Utilising a proprietary quantitative strategy “Cognition”, Cogent is best known for formerly managing the Award winning WSF Global Equity Fund launched over 15 years ago. Cogent has managed a range of European regulated specialist investment vehicles and structured products providing investors access to income producing assets.

Ian has been rated by Morningstar three times as a 5-star manager in different asset classes, and has received top ratings from Citywire, Standard & Poor’s, and Financial Express, reflecting his expertise and consistent outperformance in fund management.

Discretionary Management Service

Cogent offers IFAs a range of risk managed and diversified portfolios suitable for use over the client’s financial life cycle.

Using the sophisticated the quantitative models for which Cogent is best known, clients benefit from active management and regular attention to their portfolios. Across asset classes the model portfolios efficiently utilise a range of ETFs, Mutual Funds, and direct equity amongst other securities. To ensure full oversight of the investment process and further benefit from diversification Cogent may allocate the model portfolios to Investment Funds for which Cogent is the appointed Investment Advisor

The aim of the model portfolios is to:

  • To achieve capital growth and income.
  • To achieve efficient diversification.
  • To maintain liquidity.

Each portfolio:

  • Is aligned to the client’s attitude to risk.

  • Aims to provide full liquidity within 30 days.

  • Providing consultancy and advisory services relating to corporate finance and financial planning for corporate clients.

Portfolio features:

  • A choice of 3 risk rated model portfolios.
  • Direct positions in equities, fixed income, and collective funds.
  • Low annual management charge.
  • Higher risk portfolios are available allowing clients to access growth opportunities.
  • Lower risk portfolios are available for a more conservative risk profile.
  • The portfolios can be accessed through a range of tax efficient wrappers (e.g. SIPP & ISA clients).

Investment Process:

  • Screen Morningstar universe, focusing on the best 1,000 ETFs globally seeking superior risk / return profiles combined with low ongoing fees.
  • The Cogent team then select Core Weights in the global equity and bond ETFs that are best suited to the respective fund profiles for the Conservative, Balanced and Growth Portfolios.
  • An actively managed Satellite Portfolio invests in the most attractive positions within the non-core ETF categories e.g. emerging markets, smaller companies, and real estate.
  • Each portfolio is rebalanced regularly.

The Model Portfolios

Cogent Global Cautious Capital Portfolio

The Conservative Portfolio is essentially a defensive portfolio designed to minimise short term volatility, provide exposure to a diverse range of assets, and protect against inflation. The portfolio is 30-day liquid, although it is predominantly designed for clients with a 3-5-year time horizon.

Cogent Risk Tolerance Questionnaire Score

: 19-54

Benchmark

: 30:70 Equities/Bonds

Annualized Illustrative return*

: 6.5%

AMC of Portfolio

: 1.25% annually

Cogent Risk Tolerance Questionnaire Score

: 19-54

Benchmark

: 20:80 equity-to-fixed income

Annualized Illustrative return*

: 8.0%

AMC of Portfolio

: 1.25% annually

Cogent Balanced Portfolio

The Balanced Portfolio allocates to a diverse mix of assets, ranging from defensive to growth characteristics. Selected lower volatility assets address wealth preservation for your client, whilst growth assets provide the opportunity for real return consummate to their appetite for risk. The portfolio is 30-day liquid, although it is designed for clients with a 3-5-year time horizon.

Cogent Risk Tolerance Questionnaire Score

: 55-90

Benchmark

: 60:40 equity-to-fixed income

Annualized Illustrative return*

: 10.5%

AMC of Portfolio

: 1.25% annually

Cogent Wealth Builder Portfolio

The Growth Portfolio focuses on higher capital growth, with enhanced allocations into equity investments. The portfolio would be expected to demonstrate greater volatility offset by higher returns consummate with the risk taken. The portfolio is 30-day liquid, although it is designed for clients with a 3-5-year time horizon.

Cogent Risk Tolerance Questionnaire Score

: 91-126

Benchmark

: 80:20 equity-to-fixed income

Annualized Illustrative return*

: 12.5%

AMC of Portfolio

: 1.25% annually

The performance figures shown are gross of all fees and reflect an assumed transaction cost of 0.25% per round trip trade. Returns are based on backtested simulations using available ETF prices, with a single execution date assumed for each monthly rebalance. These results are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the performance of an actual investment. Actual investor returns may differ due to timing differences, applicable fees, and other operational factors.

Risk and Return Summary

For illustrative purpose only

For illustrative purpose only

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