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Argonaut Capital Partners, founded in 2005 by fund manager Barry Norris, is a specialist equity fund management company based in London, which manages both long only and long/short equity funds.
Investment
Profits, not quality or cheapness, moves share prices
Argonaut has a distinct “earnings surprise” investment philosophy. We believe that stock prices move up (or down) on the basis of rising (or falling) market expectations of future corporate profits.
Investment
Simple, but not easy
Our investment decisions are derived from a mix of analysing data gathered on individual stocks in the context of prevailing macroeconomic trends.
Management
Assessing what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate risk
Risk management involves exposing the funds to desirable risk characteristics and diversifying away undesirable risk according to the underlying investment processes.
Management
Cost effective solution to investing in the European stock market
The performance of our funds is always quoted after all fees and we also compare our long only funds’ performance to the market benchmark index even though it is a common misperception that the benchmark index can be bought for free.
Barry Norris manages the Argonaut Absolute Return and Argonaut Flexible funds, using a portfolio construction process incorporating a mix of top-down distinct insights and bottom-up “earnings surprise” stock analysis.
In over two decades of successful investing, he has established himself first as a leading independent European equity investor managing over £1bn personally, then subsequently as one of the UK’s best known and consistent long/short equity investors.
Barry founded Argonaut in 2005, aged 31, as a joint venture, taking full ownership in 2016, pivoting the firm from European relative returns to global absolute returns.
Barry graduated from Cambridge University in 1996 with an MA in History, and in 1997 with an MPhil in International Relations. He also holds the CFA charter. Following graduation, he joined Baillie Gifford, moving to Neptune in 2002 where he launched his first fund, European Opportunities, subsequently establishing the European Alpha and Income funds at Argonaut.
Barry is a regular contributor to the UK financial media, publishes thought provoking research at the “Argonautica” blog and has a regular “Stock Market Sceptic” column at the Daily Telegraph.
Barry Norris
Barry Norris manages the Argonaut Absolute Return and Argonaut Flexible funds, using a portfolio construction process incorporating a mix of top-down distinct insights and bottom-up “earnings surprise” stock analysis.
In over two decades of successful investing, he has established himself first as a leading independent European equity investor managing over £1bn personally, then subsequently as one of the UK’s best known and consistent long/short equity investors.
Barry founded Argonaut in 2005, aged 31, as a joint venture, taking full ownership in 2016, pivoting the firm from European relative returns to global absolute returns.
Barry graduated from Cambridge University in 1996 with an MA in History, and in 1997 with an MPhil in International Relations. He also holds the CFA charter. Following graduation, he joined Baillie Gifford, moving to Neptune in 2002 where he launched his first fund, European Opportunities, subsequently establishing the European Alpha and Income funds at Argonaut.
Barry is a regular contributor to the UK financial media, publishes thought provoking research at the “Argonautica” blog and has a regular “Stock Market Sceptic” column at the Daily Telegraph.
The Fund aims to provide positive absolute returns in Sterling share class currency over a 3 year rolling period, utilising a variety of asset classes and regardless of market conditions. The Fund will not be managed against any formal benchmark.
The fund offers investors exposure to a concentrated portfolio of European companies, managed using a high conviction, best ideas approach, with the aim of significantly outperforming the Europe ex UK stock market.
The Argonaut Capital Partners website is designed for the use of Investment Professionals and Institutional Investors only. Please select the category that best reflects your status to access the website. This website is governed by the laws of the UK.
This website is directed at Investment Professionals (Independent Financial Advisers and Discretionary Investment Managers) as well as Institutional Investors. This website is governed by the laws of the UK and is not intended for use by Retail Investors. Issued by Argonaut Capital Partners Reg No. SO300614. Registered office: 4th Floor, 115 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Please read our risk warnings for your own protection and benefit before proceeding. The information on this website is not intended to constitute financial, investment, legal or other professional advice and should not be treated as a substitute for proper professional advice.
Argonaut Capital Partners endeavours to ensure that the data and other material in this website is correct and complete, but does not accept liability for any error made or omission from this website. Applications to invest in any fund referred to within this site must only be made based on the information contained within the relevant offer document i.e. Key Investor Information Document where applicable.
The Argonautica blog is made available solely for the information of UK investment professionals, UK institutional investors, International investment professionals as well as International institutional professionals and is not intended for, and should not be relied upon by retail investors. The information contained or referred to in the blog is given for information purposes only and is not intended to constitute financial, legal, tax, investment or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. The content of the Argonautica blog is for the confidential use of only those persons to whom it is lawfully transmitted and is not to be reproduced, distributed or used for any other purposes.
Nothing on this site shall be deemed to constitute investment advice.
Residents or citizens of the United States of America are specifically prohibited from investing in these funds and no person may offer investment in these funds to residents or citizens of the United States of America.
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For more information about our Cookie policy and how to disable cookies on your computer please read our Privacy and Cookie policy before proceeding. By accepting the terms of this disclaimer and entering our website you are agreeing to our Cookie policy.
Please note that this website is governed by the laws of the UK.
Residents or citizens of the United States of America are specifically prohibited from investing in these funds and no person may offer investment in these funds to residents or citizens of the United States of America. The information does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer for investment in any jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom.
By entering this site you have agreed that you have read and understood and agreed to be bound by the terms of this Legal page.
General Terms and Disclaimers
The following information applies to every page on this website, whether or not such pages individually contain a disclaimer notice.
Please read the following important information. It explains certain legal and regulatory restrictions which apply to any investment in the products referred to in this website. Nothing contained in this website is intended to constitute financial, investment, legal or other professional advice and should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice.
Argonaut endeavours to ensure that the data and other material in this website is correct and complete, but does not accept liability for any error made or omission from this website. Nothing on this site shall be deemed to constitute investment advice. Applications to invest in any fund referred to within this site must only be made based on the information contained within the relevant documentation, e.g. Key Investor Information Document.
The information contained within this site has been compiled with care to ensure accuracy at the date of publication however the development of Argonaut products and services is continuous and published information may not always be up to date.
Copyright in the pages of this site and all proprietary rights in the information and material therein is and shall remain the property of Argonaut. Reproduction, redistribution and transmission of any information in these pages, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Argonaut is strictly prohibited.
Argonaut shall not be liable for any claims or losses of any nature, arising indirectly or directly from use of the data or material on this site.
Money Laundering
We are required by The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the Terrorism Act 2000, the Bribery and Corruption Act 2010, the Financial Conduct Authority Senior Management Arrangements Systems & Controls Sourcebook and the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group guidance notes (as amended from time to time) to verify both the applicant and the source of funds (if different). This may involve us carrying out an electronic search of information using credit reference agencies. Completion of an application form represents permission to access this information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and also the General Data Protection Regulation.
Links to External Sites
Links to other sites from this website are for information only. Should you leave this website via a link contained herein, you do so at your own risk. Argonaut is not responsible for the content on other websites.
Telephone Calls
Both incoming and outgoing calls maybe recorded and/or monitored.
Internet communication is not guaranteed to be timely, secure, error or virus free. Argonaut accepts no liability for any harm to systems or data, nor for personal emails. Emails may be recalled, deleted and monitored.
Data Protection
There is a separate page called "Privacy and Cookie Policy" for information on data protection.
This Website is directed at Institutional Investors and is not intended for use by Retail Investors or members of the General Public.
1. Important Information
Please note that this website is governed by the laws of the UK and is not intended to constitute financial, investment, legal or other professional advice and should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice. This website is intended as a summary for Institutional Investors and is not an invitation to subscribe for shares or units.
Argonaut endeavours to ensure that the data and other material in this website is correct and complete and the information contained hereto is published in good faith but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy or completeness and it should not be relied on as such.
Argonaut shall have no liability for any error made or omission from this website or for any loss or damage arising out of the use or reliance on the information provided herein including, without limitation, any loss of profit or any other damage, direct or indirect. Argonaut excludes any claims, losses, costs, damages, expenses (including reasonable legal cost and expenses) or liabilities whatsoever, however suffered or incurred. Argonaut shall not bear any losses, costs or expenses incurred as a consequence or result of improper use by any third party or investor of this website.
Subscriptions in any Argonaut fund is only valid if made on the basis of the current Prospectus, the Supplements to the Prospectus (where applicable), the Simplified Prospectus and the most recent financial reports (where available) which are available on request by e-mailing sales@argonautcapital.co.uk or on our website www.argonautcapital.co.uk
This website does not constitute an offer or solicitation to invest in any fund in any country where such offer or solicitation is unlawful. This website is not directed at you if the laws or regulations of any country prohibit or restrict the material on this website from being made available to you, and it is not intended for any use which would be contrary to local law or regulation. You should only enter this website if you have satisfied yourself that the country in which you are based imposes no prohibitions or restrictions on the distribution of material on this website.
Distribution of any documents and the offering of shares in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law and accordingly persons into whose possession this document comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe such restrictions.
Residents or citizens of the United States of America are specifically prohibited from investing in Argonaut Funds and no person may offer investment in Argonaut Funds to residents or citizens of the United States of America.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Any performance data shown does not take into account the commissions and costs incurred on the issue and redemption of units. The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the amount originally invested. Tax assumptions and reliefs depend upon an investor's particular circumstances and may change if those circumstances or the law change. Potential investors must consult their financial & tax advisers before purchasing or selling shares in the Fund.
This website is issued by Argonaut Capital Partners and is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority.
2. General Terms and Disclaimers
The information contained within this site has been compiled with care to ensure accuracy at the date of publication, however, the development of Argonaut products and services is continuous and published information may not always be up to date.
Copyright in the pages of this site and all proprietary rights in the information and material therein is and shall remain the property of Argonaut. Reproduction, redistribution and transmission of any information in these pages, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Argonaut is strictly prohibited.
3. Money Laundering
For institutional investors, the identity of the legal entity which will invest must be established before business can be accepted. If the applicant is a pension scheme, the Pension Scheme Trust Deed and any amendments thereto will require to be produced.
4. Links to External Sites
Links to other sites from this website are for information only. Should you leave this website via a link contained herein, you do so at your own risk. Argonaut is not responsible for the content on other websites.
5. Telephone Calls
Both incoming and outgoing calls may be recorded and/or monitored.
6. Email
Internet communication is not guaranteed to be timely, secure, error or virus free. Argonaut accepts no liability for any harm to systems or data, nor for personal emails. Emails may be recalled, deleted and monitored.
7. Data Protection
There is a separate page called "Privacy and Cookie Policy" for information on data protection.
Company Details
Argonaut Capital Partners LLP
Argonaut Capital Partners LLP [Registered in Scotland SO300614. Registered Office: 115 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN
*Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
By dismissing this popup, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer.
This website is directed at Investment Professionals (Independent Financial Advisers and Discretionary Investment Managers) as well as Institutional Investors. This website is governed by the laws of the UK and is not intended for use by Retail Investors. Issued by Argonaut Capital Reg No. SO300614. Registered office: 4th Floor, 115 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Please read our risk warnings for your own protection and benefit before proceeding. The information on this website is not intended to constitute financial, investment, legal or other professional advice and should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice.
Argonaut Capital Partners endeavours to ensure that the data and other material in this website is correct and complete, but does not accept liability for any error made or omission from this website. Applications to invest in any fund referred to within this site must only be made based on the information contained within the relevant offer document i.e. Key Investor Information Document where applicable.
The Argonautica blog is made available solely for the information of UK investment professionals , UK institutional investors, International investment professionals as well as International institutional professionals and is not intended for, and should not be relied upon by retail investors. The information contained or referred to in the blog is given for information purposes only and is not intended to constitute financial, legal, tax, investment or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. The content of the Argonautica blog is for the confidential use of only those persons to whom it is lawfully transmitted and is not to be reproduced, distributed or used for any other purposes.
Nothing on this site shall be deemed to constitute investment advice.
Residents or citizens of the United States of America are specifically prohibited from investing in these funds and no person may offer investment in these funds to residents or citizens of the United States of America.
Cookies are currently used on the Argonaut website to prevent disclaimer pages from reappearing when you return to the site and by Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. to compile anonymous, aggregated statistics that allow us to understand how users use our site.
For more information about our Cookie policy and how to disable cookies on your computer please read our Privacy and Cookie policy before proceeding. By accepting the terms of this disclaimer and entering our website you are agreeing to our Cookie policy.
Please note that this website is governed by the laws of the UK.
Residents or citizens of the United States of America are specifically prohibited from investing in these funds and no person may offer investment in these funds to residents or citizens of the United States of America. The information does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer for investment in any jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom.
By entering this site you have agreed that you have read and understood and agreed to be bound by the terms of this Legal page.
General Terms and Disclaimers
The following information applies to every page on this website, whether or not such pages individually contain a disclaimer notice.
Please read the following important information. It explains certain legal and regulatory restrictions which apply to any investment in the products referred to in this website. Nothing contained in this website is intended to constitute financial, investment, legal or other professional advice and should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice.
Argonaut endeavours to ensure that the data and other material in this website is correct and complete, but does not accept liability for any error made or omission from this website. Nothing on this site shall be deemed to constitute investment advice. Applications to invest in any fund referred to within this site must only be made based on the information contained within the relevant documentation, e.g. Key Investor Information Document.
The information contained within this site has been compiled with care to ensure accuracy at the date of publication however the development of Argonaut products and services is continuous and published information may not always be up to date.
Copyright in the pages of this site and all proprietary rights in the information and material therein is and shall remain the property of Argonaut. Reproduction, redistribution and transmission of any information in these pages, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Argonaut is strictly prohibited.
Argonaut shall not be liable for any claims or losses of any nature, arising indirectly or directly from use of the data or material on this site.
Money Laundering
We are required by The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the Terrorism Act 2000, the Bribery and Corruption Act 2010, the Financial Conduct Authority Senior Management Arrangements Systems & Controls Sourcebook and the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group guidance notes (as amended from time to time) to verify both the applicant and the source of funds (if different). This may involve us carrying out an electronic search of information using credit reference agencies. Completion of an application form represents permission to access this information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and also the General Data Protection Regulation.
Links to External Sites
Links to other sites from this website are for information only. Should you leave this website via a link contained herein, you do so at your own risk. Argonaut is not responsible for the content on other websites.
Telephone Calls
Both incoming and outgoing calls may be recorded and/or monitored.
Internet communication is not guaranteed to be timely, secure, error or virus free. Argonaut accepts no liability for any harm to systems or data, nor for personal emails. Emails may be recalled, deleted and monitored.
Data Protection
There is a separate page called "Privacy and Cookie Policy" for information on data protection.
This Website is directed at Institutional Investors and is not intended for use by Retail Investors or members of the General Public.
1. Important Information
Please note that this website is governed by the laws of the UK and is not intended to constitute financial, investment, legal or other professional advice and should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice. This website is intended as a summary for Institutional Investors and is not an invitation to subscribe for shares or units.
Argonaut endeavours to ensure that the data and other material in this website is correct and complete and the information contained hereto is published in good faith but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy or completeness and it should not be relied on as such.
Argonaut shall have no liability for any error made or omission from this website or for any loss or damage arising out of the use or reliance on the information provided herein including, without limitation, any loss of profit or any other damage, direct or indirect. Argonaut excludes any claims, losses, costs, damages, expenses (including reasonable legal cost and expenses) or liabilities whatsoever, however suffered or incurred. Argonaut shall not bear any losses, costs or expenses incurred as a consequence or result of improper use by any third party or investor of this website.
Subscriptions in any Argonaut fund is only valid if made on the basis of the current Prospectus, the Supplements to the Prospectus (where applicable), the Simplified Prospectus and the most recent financial reports (where available) which are available on request by emailing sales@argonautcapital.co.uk or on our website www.argonautcapital.co.uk
This website does not constitute an offer or solicitation to invest in any fund in any country where such offer or solicitation is unlawful. This website is not directed at you if the laws or regulations of any country prohibit or restrict the material on this website from being made available to you, and it is not intended for any use which would be contrary to local law or regulation. You should only enter this website if you have satisfied yourself that the country in which you are based imposes no prohibitions or restrictions on the distribution of material on this website.
Distribution of any documents and the offering of shares in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law and accordingly persons into whose possession this document comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe such restrictions.
Residents or citizens of the United States of America are specifically prohibited from investing in Argonaut Funds and no person may offer investment in Argonaut Funds to residents or citizens of the United States of America.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Any performance data shown does not take into account the commissions and costs incurred on the issue and redemption of units. The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the amount originally invested. Tax assumptions and reliefs depend upon an investor's particular circumstances and may change if those circumstances or the law change. Potential investors must consult their financial & tax advisers before purchasing or selling shares in the Fund.
This website is issued by Argonaut Capital partners and is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority.
2. General Terms and Disclaimers
The information contained within this site has been compiled with care to ensure accuracy at the date of publication, however, the development of Argonaut products and services is continuous and published information may not always be up to date.
Copyright in the pages of this site and all proprietary rights in the information and material therein is and shall remain the property of Argonaut. Reproduction, redistribution and transmission of any information in these pages, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Argonaut is strictly prohibited.
3. Money Laundering
For institutional investors, the identity of the legal entity which will invest must be established before business can be accepted. If the applicant is a pension scheme, the Pension Scheme Trust Deed and any amendments thereto will require to be produced.
4. Links to External Sites
Links to other sites from this website are for information only. Should you leave this website via a link contained herein, you do so at your own risk. Argonaut is not responsible for the content on other websites.
5. Telephone Calls
Both incoming and outgoing calls may be recorded and/or monitored.
6. Email
Internet communication is not guaranteed to be timely, secure, error or virus free. Argonaut accepts no liability for any harm to systems or data, nor for personal emails. Emails may be recalled, deleted and monitored.
7. Data Protection
There is a separate page called "Privacy and Cookie Policy" for information on data protection.
Company Details
Argonaut Capital Partners LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Argonaut Capital Partners LLP [Registered in Scotland SO300614. Registered Office: 115 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN
By dismissing this popup, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer.