Active Investing in Sustainable International Shares with Tom King
Released to celebrate the start of Ethical Investment Week 2025, 6 to 12 October, an initiative of the Ethical Advisers Co-op, this episode highlights how ethical investing can contribute to growing generational wealth - financially, environmentally, socially, culturally and spiritually. Each year, Ethical Investment Week shines a spotlight on how investing with purpose helps create a more sustainable and equitable future.
In this conversation, Rodger and Tom discuss what it means to take an active approach to sustainable international investing, where fund managers use research, insight, and conviction to invest differently from the index, seeking to outperform by selecting companies positioned to do well and avoiding those that aren’t. At Money Matters, we often blend active and index strategies to offer clients the benefits of both approaches.
Tom King has been with Nanuk since its founding in 2009 and brings over two decades of investment experience. He holds a first-class honours degree in Engineering from the University of Melbourne. He is a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his sporting achievements, including an Olympic gold medal in sailing at the Sydney 2000 Games.
The parallels Tom draws between reading the wind on the water and navigating shifting markets offer a unique perspective on how strategy and adaptability shape success in both sport and investing: “There are some very close similarities between picking wind shifts in a sailing race. So, positioning yourself in relation to what's likely to happen in the future compared to what everyone else you're competing against is doing, in an environment that's constantly changing and where the future is unknown. And that's a very close parallel to what you do when you are picking stocks in investment markets.”
Together, Rodger and Tom delve into Nanuk’s Purpose, Principles, Practices, and Performance Measurement, revealing how the firm combines investment discipline with a deep commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical integrity.
“Our aim,” says Tom, “is to help clients manage the risks and seize the opportunities that come from the global shift toward sustainability.”
Disclaimer: Money Matters does not endorse or recommend any specific investment, fund, or strategy. This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
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