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Oldfield Partners
Oldfield Partners is a London-based value investing firm founded in 2005 by Richard Oldfield, concentrating on global and emerging markets equities.
Oldfield Partners
Oldfield Partners was established in 2005 by Richard Oldfield, a veteran value investor who had previously worked at Lazard and taught at Oxford University. The firm operates as a partnership, with ownership concentrated among its investment professionals. The strategy is a concentrated value approach applied to global equities, emerging markets, and regional mandates. Oldfield Partners typically holds 20-30 stocks per portfolio, with a focus on companies that generate high returns on capital and trade at discounts to intrinsic value. The firm has a permanent capital base and does not use leverage. With offices in London, New York, and Sydney, Oldfield Partners serves an institutional client base including pension funds, endowments, and family offices. The team size has fluctuated but remains under 30 professionals across all locations. Recent activity includes expanding their emerging markets strategy (per the firm's website). The firm's structure as an independent partnership free from external ownership or outside investors allows it to maintain a long-term investment horizon, avoiding short-term performance pressure common in listed asset managers. This alignment with clients is a key differentiator.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2005
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Additional offices
New York, United States · Sydney, Australia
Principals
Oldfield Partners
Founding Partner
Richard Oldfield
Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who manages investment decisions at Oldfield Partners?
Richard Oldfield is the founder and lead portfolio manager, with a team of analysts and portfolio managers running the firm's concentrated value strategies. Investment decisions are made through a collaborative process led by experienced value investors (per the firm's website).
What investment strategies does Oldfield Partners offer?
Oldfield Partners runs long-only equity strategies focused on value investing, with portfolios concentrated in 20-30 positions each. They offer global equity, emerging markets, and regional mandates such as European and Asia-Pacific portfolios.
How does Oldfield Partners source investment ideas?
The firm uses bottom-up fundamental research, analyzing companies for high returns on capital and discount to intrinsic value. Their process emphasizes direct company engagement and independent research, not momentum or macro calls.
What is the fee structure at Oldfield Partners?
Oldfield Partners typically charges a management fee and a performance fee based on high-water marks, with terms negotiated per client mandate. Exact fee levels vary by strategy and are reported in their fund documents.
Where does the wealth originate for Oldfield Partners' client base?
The firm serves institutional clients including pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, and wealth managers, as well as family offices. The underlying wealth origins are diverse and not disclosed by the firm.
Does Oldfield Partners invest directly or through funds?
Oldfield Partners manages separate accounts and pooled funds for institutions, alongside a UCITS fund available to retail and institutional investors. They do not engage in direct private equity or venture investments.
What is the firm's approach to risk management?
Risk management centers on position sizing and diversification across sectors and geographies, with a focus on low turnover. The firm avoids leverage and maintains cash reserves during market extremes, as disclosed in their investment philosophy.
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