Collins St Asset Management seek to preserve and grow your wealth, both now and for your family over the years and generations ahead.
“It is impossible to produce a superior performance unless you do something different from the majority” – Sir John Templeton
Our investment philosophy has been shaped by some of the greatest and most influential value investors of the modern era and brings with it an approach that is both pragmatic and tailored to the nuances of the Australian market. Fundamentally, we believe that:
“You can get rich slowly or you can get poor quickly. Timeframes and outcomes rarely cross over” – Michael Goldberg
The Collins St Value Fund has delivered 13.94% p.a. net return since inception in February 2016 — a result which has seen a total net return of 212.76% over that time.
This performance has seen the Collins St Value Fund consistently rank in the top 10% of its peer group of the medium to long term (on both a gross and net basis) as measured by independent research consultants.
Michael is a Founder, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of the Fund. Prior to founding the fund, Michael was a senior portfolio manager at a Melbourne based Managed Investments provider. During his time there he managed portfolios for and advised some of Australia’s largest family offices and high net worth individuals.
Michael has a Bachelor’s degree from Monash University where he studied Banking & Finance and Management. Additionally, Michael is RG146 compliant in superannuation, securities and geared investments.
Michael has previous practical experience in the service and retail industry, both through his family business and as the founder of a service business. Michael’s experience gives him a unique insight into business and business relationships enabling him to better understand and identify attractive investments.
Michael and his family are invested in the Collins St Value Fund on equal footing with all the funds investors.
Prior to founding the Fund, Vas managed equity portfolios for wholesale clients at a boutique firm where he was a Portfolio Manager from 2010 through 2014. Additionally, Vas had managed a private client portfolio from 2005.
Vas has also managed a number of businesses, including a state wide food and beverage business, a highly profitable publishing company and an enterprise within the hospitality industry.
With a wealth of first-hand experience across several industries, Vas has a unique ability to see through much of the market noise and identify quality investments.
Vas is RG146 certified in securities and margin lending and is certified to provide financial advice by the Investment Banking Institute.
Vas and his wife Kate have a substantial personal investment in the Fund – backing the Fund’s ideas with their own capital.
Anton has over 30 years experience as an investment analyst and fund manager.
Specialising in product structuring, due diligence and regulatory compliance, Anton provides the advice and know how necessary to drive the Fund’s compliance and processes, while also providing invaluable advice on the impact of macroeconomic thematics.
Having been integral in the launch of the Collins St Value Fund, Anton is heavily invested in the Fund’s success.
Anton is RG146 compliant and is a responsible manager of the Fund’s AFSL.
Rob joined Collins St Asset Management as the Head of Distribution and Investor Relations in 2019. Prior to joining Collins St Asset Management, Rob has established a 15 year career in the Financial Services industry where he has held a diverse range of national and state based roles.
Rob’s expertise include distribution, research and advisory across a wide range of product types with a specific focus on providing services to the Wholesale and High Net Worth communities.
Rob has a Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning, is ADA2 qualified and holds a range of industry specific qualifications across equities, margin lending and self-managed superannuation.
As a passionate investor and advocate for investors, Rob is well place to support both existing and prospective investors with any queries or needs that they may have.
Nick leads distribution for Collins St’s Institutional and Family Office clients across Australia and APAC.
Nick previously led the alternative investments portfolio for Roadknight Investments Australia, a single family office where he formed a global JV with Nasdaq-listed Security Matters, invested into world-first Real Time Vaccine tracking provider Adapt Ideations, and launched CheckMate Authentication, providing a counterfeit prevention technology.
He began his career at EY-Parthenon providing organic and inorganic growth strategies to some of the ASX’s largest entities.
He speaks Mandarin past the HSK 4 level, having studied at Fudan University in Shanghai.
Steven is an analyst within the Collins St Asset Management investment team. He joined Collins St Asset Management in July 2024, following previous experience during his studies in funds management, private credit and venture capital.
Steven holds Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce degrees from Monash University.
Andrew joined Collins St Asset Management after more than twenty years running and consulting to small businesses.
Andrew studied Arts/Law at Monash and then co-founded and lead an adult education charity here in Melbourne, but he has also worked professionally at various times as a graphic designer, events photographer, tour leader, IT consultant, rabbi and relationships counselor.
Level 9 365 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000
ROB HAY
Head of Distribution & Investor Relations
M: 0423 345 975
E: rhay@csvf.com.au
The Collins Street Value Fund (CSVF) is managed by Collins St Asset Management Pty Ltd (CSAM) AFSL 468935. CSAM is authorised to provide financial services to wholesale clients only (as set out in section 761G (7) of the Corporations Act 2001).
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