Active vs. Passive Investing - A Somewhat Flawed & Futile Debate
Gavin Duckett
Newport Asset Management
As an active manager ourselves, as well as an allocator to both active managers and passive investment products, we are often asked where we sit in the active vs. passive debate. It’s a decades old debate that continues to persist and, while there are passionate believers in both camps, we put forward the view that it’s a debate that is somewhat flawed and ultimately futile.
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Prior to NPW, Gavin was a Portfolio Manager with Easton Asset Management, a subsidiary of ASX-listed Easton Investments Ltd. While at EAM, he was responsible for model portfolio construction and the discretionary management of offshore client portfolios. Gavin was an investment committee member, working on asset allocation, fund selection, portfolio construction & SMA model management. Prior to joining EAM, Gavin was a founding member of one of Singapore’s largest expatriate focused financial advisory firms and head of the firm's Investment Committee. 10+ years of experience in Sydney, London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and now Melbourne. Gavin has a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's degree in Financial Planning.
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Gavin Duckett
Director / Investment Adviser
Newport Asset Management
Prior to NPW, Gavin was a Portfolio Manager with Easton Asset Management, a subsidiary of ASX-listed Easton Investments Ltd. While at EAM, he was responsible for model portfolio construction and the discretionary management of offshore client...
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Gavin Duckett
Director / Investment Adviser
Newport Asset Management
Prior to NPW, Gavin was a Portfolio Manager with Easton Asset Management, a subsidiary of ASX-listed Easton Investments Ltd. While at EAM, he was responsible for model portfolio construction and the discretionary management of offshore client...
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