We are FESC Asset Management

Asset Management for those seeking a pragmatic approach

what we do

We design and manage diversified multi-asset portfolios

Our investment philosophy and beliefs serve as the fundamental principles for all our portfolios, in such a way that they place us walking side by side with our clients in a journey to achieve their investment goals.

The fundamental principles of our general investment philosophy, which are epistemic humility and pragmatism, permeate all of our work. You’ll identify them as the recurring trait, a “leit-motif”, in all of our portfolios. Both principles reflect our conviction that having a responsive awareness of the limits of one’s own knowledge and acting accordingly helps to mitigate the cost of negative outcomes and to adapt to actual circumstances. Such conviction propels us and guides us to achieve our goals responsibly.

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The fundamental principles of our general investment philosophy, which are epistemic humility and pragmatism, permeate all of our work. You’ll identify them as the recurring trait, a “leit-motif”, in all of our portfolios. Both principles reflect our conviction that having a responsive awareness of the limits of one’s own knowledge and acting accordingly helps to mitigate the cost of negative outcomes and to adapt to actual circumstances. Such conviction propels us and guides us to achieve our goals responsibly.

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Values

Our core beliefs

The fundamental principles of our general investment philosophy, which are epistemic humility and pragmatism, permeate all of our work. You’ll identify them as the recurring trait, a “leit-motif”, in all of our portfolios. Both principles reflect our conviction that having a responsive awareness of the limits of one’s own knowledge and acting accordingly helps to mitigate the cost of negative outcomes and to adapt to actual circumstances. Such conviction propels us and guides us to achieve our goals responsibly.

Epistemic humility

The fundamental principles of our general investment philosophy, which are epistemic humility and pragmatism, permeate all of our work. You’ll identify them as the recurring trait, a “leit-motif”, in all of our portfolios. Both principles reflect our conviction that having a responsive awareness of the limits of one’s own knowledge and acting accordingly helps to mitigate the cost of negative outcomes and to adapt to actual circumstances. Such conviction propels us and guides us to achieve our goals responsibly.

Our core beliefs
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Epistemic humility

In all aspects of our work we aim to nurture a responsive awareness of the limits of one’s own knowledge and act accordingly.

Pragmatism

The fundamental principles of our general investment philosophy, which are epistemic humility and pragmatism, permeate all of our work. You’ll identify them as the recurring trait, a “leit-motif”, in all of our portfolios. Both principles reflect our conviction that having a responsive awareness of the limits of one’s own knowledge and acting accordingly helps to mitigate the cost of negative outcomes and to adapt to actual circumstances. Such conviction propels us and guides us to achieve our goals responsibly.

Our core beliefs
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Pragmatism

Not every investment decision is profitable, so the cost of negative outcomes should be mitigated. Our first goal is endurance, allowing us to seek a permanent exposure to opportunities.

Adaptability

The fundamental principles of our general investment philosophy, which are epistemic humility and pragmatism, permeate all of our work. You’ll identify them as the recurring trait, a “leit-motif”, in all of our portfolios. Both principles reflect our conviction that having a responsive awareness of the limits of one’s own knowledge and acting accordingly helps to mitigate the cost of negative outcomes and to adapt to actual circumstances. Such conviction propels us and guides us to achieve our goals responsibly.

Our core beliefs
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Adaptability

An open-minded approach to deal with the complex and evolving nature of markets. Relying on a decision making process that puts emphasis on results and opportunities.

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The fundamental principles of our general investment philosophy, which are epistemic humility and pragmatism, permeate all of our work. You’ll identify them as the recurring trait, a “leit-motif”, in all of our portfolios. Both principles reflect our conviction that having a responsive awareness of the limits of one’s own knowledge and acting accordingly helps to mitigate the cost of negative outcomes and to adapt to actual circumstances. Such conviction propels us and guides us to achieve our goals responsibly.

The fundamental principles of our general investment philosophy, which are epistemic humility and pragmatism, permeate all of our work. You’ll identify them as the recurring trait, a “leit-motif”, in all of our portfolios. Both principles reflect our conviction that having a responsive awareness of the limits of one’s own knowledge and acting accordingly helps to mitigate the cost of negative outcomes and to adapt to actual circumstances. Such conviction propels us and guides us to achieve our goals responsibly.

The mirage of a soft landing

MacroView in a nutshell: The scenario outlined in our last MacroView has not changed. We still expect higher interest rates and persistent inflation in the mid-term. It has been more than 12 months since economists and markets have been expecting

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Market Inconsistencies: trading on hope? 

MacroView in a nutshell: The scenario outlined in our last MacroView has not changed. We still expect higher interest rates and persistent inflation, despite the likelihood of a downturn in growth towards the end of 2023. The consensus view, suggested

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Have we reached peak inflation fears?

Yes, we think we have reached peak inflation fears but only in the short run. Economic activity has begun to slow down (i.e., Atlanta FED’s GDPNow suggests a -1.6% annualized contraction in the US economy for Q2 2022; strong deceleration

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WHO WE ARE

Leadership

The fundamental principles of our general investment philosophy, which are epistemic humility and pragmatism, permeate all of our work. You’ll identify them as the recurring trait, a “leit-motif”, in all of our portfolios. Both principles reflect our conviction that having a responsive awareness of the limits of one’s own knowledge and acting accordingly helps to mitigate the cost of negative outcomes and to adapt to actual circumstances. Such conviction propels us and guides us to achieve our goals responsibly.

Gonzalo

Founder and Managing Partner

Santiago

Founder and Managing Partner

Adrian

Founder and Managing Partner