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Investment Approach

Soul Patts aims to grow shareholder wealth through a diversified range of investments that can perform throughout market cycles.

  • Our capital is permanent​

  • Our investment activity is opportunity-led

  • Our asset allocation across the portfolio is flexible

  • Our investment horizons are not defined

  • Our internalised portfolio management delivers cost efficiencies

Soul Patts has an excellent track record of delivering total shareholder returns (capital growth plus dividends) higher than market while at the same time reducing the risk of loss in periods of volatility.

Our purpose

Generating enduring success. Our commitment to long-term investing continues to generate enduring value for our shareholders.

Our strategy & investment approach

Long-term commitment

to building value and not being distracted by short term events

Strength of conviction

when making investment decisions

Unconstrained mandate

to invest where we can extract sustainable returns

Where we invest

We invest in all asset classes, industries and capital structures. We actively manage our portfolio mix to achieve our investment objectives to grow the portfolio, increase cash generation and manage investment risk.

Listed Companies

Listed companies held for income and growth focused on long-term compounding.

Fixed Income

Short-duration, managed investments, providing liquidity while capital awaits deployment.

Private Companies

Long-term investments in unlisted companies with growth opportunities

Credit

Investments in corporate loans, bonds, and structured credit solutions taking a disciplined approach to pricing and managing risk.

Emerging Companies

Listed and unlisted fast‑growing companies leveraging structural changes and global trends.

Real Assets

Tangible assets such as real-estate, agriculture and data centres that are aligned with structural and demographic tailwinds.

Our measure of success

1

Increase cash generation

2

Grow the portfolio

3

Manage investment risk

Our Portfolio

We believe that over the long-term the portfolio is resilient and well positioned for growth. The total Net Asset Value (post-tax) was $14.5 billion and Net Asset Value (pre-tax) was $13.7 billion as at 31 July 2026.

Portfolio
Net Asset Value
Allocation
Listed Companies
$4.1b
%
30%
Fixed Income
$2.7b
%
20%
Private Companies
$2.3b
%
17%
Credit
$1.7b
%
12%
Emerging Companies
$1.6b
%
12%
Real Assets
$1.3b
%
9%