Our Team
Michael Reynal
Chief Investment Officer
Maria Freund, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Tammy Belshaw, CFA
Research
Peter Luo, CFA
Research
Roy Law, CFA
Research
Geoff Boyd, CA
Research
About Us
The Sophus Capital team managed over $4.4 billion at its peak at Victory Capital between 2012-2025, and over $11 billion at its peak at Principal Global Investors between 2001-2012. On average the team has 25 years of experience and has worked together for over 14 years.
Why partner with our team
- Disciplined approach and a stable Team specializing in Emerging Markets Delivered by a diverse (gender, education, ethnicity) and experienced team with a global footprint
- The team has been investing together for over 14 years
- Over 150 years of cumulative investment experience and 25 years on average
Unique hybrid process with a focus on risk management
- We believe the combination of quantitative and fundamental research provides the advantages of both, while helping to mitigate their weaknesses
- A way to access a broader emerging markets universe (4,000+ stocks)
- Risk is monitored with the use of key risk management tools
- Maintain a relatively neutral active weight to countries and sectors, with a focus on stock selection
Culture
- We harbor a collaborative and transparent investment culture
- We value a flat, team-oriented structure over a “star” system
- We foster a collaborative environment where debate and challenge lead to better vetted investments