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Low profile, big reputation: 36ONE's Cy Jacobs on Naspers, Absa and the investment approach that's attracted R33bn.

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Cy Jacobs is among a handful of investment managers who consistently attract South Africa's smart money. An all rounder, his company 36ONE runs hedge funds and unit trusts, takes long and short positions, ionvests locally and offshore. With a 15 year compound annual growth rate of 16%, an investment of R1m in 2006 in its flagship SNN Q1 Hedge Fund has grown to R11m today. In this interview ahead of Jacobs' keynote presentation to BNC#4, the ace money manager shares his investment strategy - and gets into specifics on Naspers and Absa. An investing masterclass from a professional at the top of his game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Aug 2022 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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