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Egerton Capital (UK) LLP

EGERTON CAPITAL (UK) LLP is a London-based SEC-registered investment adviser established in 2011. The firm manages approximately $19.1 billion in regulatory...

Egerton Capital (UK) LLP

EGERTON CAPITAL (UK) LLP is a London-based SEC-registered investment adviser established in 2011. The firm manages approximately $19.1 billion in regulatory assets. It has 36 employees and 8 investment advisers.

General information

Firm type

Asset Manager

Year founded

1994

Location

Region

Europe

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Corporate office

London, United Kingdom

Additional offices

New York, United States

Principals

John Armitage

Founder & Chief Investment Officer

William de Gelsey

Chief Executive Officer

Sector focus

Equity Long/ShortHedge FundsEuropean EquitiesGlobal Equities

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Egerton Capital?

John Armitage is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer, responsible for the overall investment process and portfolio construction. William de Gelsey serves as Chief Executive Officer, overseeing the firm's business operations.

What is Egerton Capital's investment strategy?

Egerton runs a fundamentally driven, bottom-up equity long-short strategy. The firm focuses on stock selection in developed markets, with a particular emphasis on European equities. It typically holds 50-70 long positions and a similar number of shorts, targeting alpha from both sides.

What is the structure of Egerton Capital — hedge fund or family office?

Egerton Capital is a hedge fund manager, not a family office. It operates as an institutional asset manager and has historically raised capital from endowments, pension funds, and foundations across the US, Europe, and Asia.

How large is Egerton Capital?

Egerton Capital does not publicly disclose its current assets under management. It managed approximately $18 billion at its peak around 2015.

What markets does Egerton Capital cover?

The firm invests in global developed markets, with a particular focus on European equities. It also covers North America and Asia through its London and New York offices.

Is Egerton Capital affiliated with any other investment firms?

No. Egerton Capital is an independent, privately owned firm. It has no disclosed ownership ties to any other asset manager or family office.

Does Egerton Capital invest in private markets or only public equities?

Egerton Capital is exclusively a public equity long-short manager. It does not invest in private equity, credit, or other alternative asset classes.

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