Asset ManagemenT
Institutional investment stewardship without institutional bias.
VAR Capital provides institutional-quality asset management. We construct portfolios through individual securities, delivering transparency, lower costs and a clear thesis behind every position.
Our track record reflects consistent performance and disciplined capital preservation.
Investment Philosophy
Capital Preservation
Protection of capital underpins every decision. We construct portfolios to weather volatility, not simply to capture upside. Downside discipline is fundamental to long-term wealth creation.
Single-Line
We invest in Individual equities and bonds. This approach eliminates layered fee structures, provides complete transparency over holdings and allows precise control over portfolio composition.
Value, Thematic and Event-Driven Investment
We generate alpha through disciplined security selection: identifying undervalued companies, positioning around structural themes and capitalising on corporate events. This approach targets returns while reducing correlation to broader market movements.
Our Approach
At VAR Capital, our asset management approach focuses on liquid, listed equities and bonds, providing transparency, flexibility, and efficient access to global markets.
Our portfolios are constructed with a disciplined focus on managing risk while seeking strong long-term performance. Capital preservation sits at the core of our philosophy, reflecting the principles of our founding clients and underpinning our approach to portfolio construction, diversification, and investment decision-making.
Transparency and Cost
Transparency extends beyond holdings.
Fund-based strategies carry multiple layers of fees: management charges, performance fees, transaction costs and underlying fund expenses. These compound over time and erode returns.
Our single-line approach reduces intermediary costs. You see exactly what you hold and why we own it. Reporting provides full position-level detail, performance attribution and risk analysis.
Our fee structure is straightforward, with no hidden charges or third-party arrangements.
Independence
Independence allows us to recommend what we believe is right for your circumstances.
We have no products to sell. No affiliated funds requiring placement. No quotas influencing allocation decisions.
Our fees derive from assets under management. When your portfolio grows, we grow. That alignment is structural and absolute.
Related Case Studies
CIO Rajat Sharma’s market predictions for 2020 published in Hedge Magazine
NewsVAR Capital Co-founder and CIO Rajat Sharma, along with other top investment managers, shared their market predictions for 2020 with the Hedge Magazine. A summary of the article: Rajat Sharma: We expect both equity and bond markets generating considerably lower return alongside higher volatility further amplifying overall market uncertainty. We are underweight High Yield Bonds, ...
Rajat Sharma | VAR Capital CIO, Shares Insights In Leader’s List
NewsOur CIO and Co-Founder, Mr Rajat Sharma was recently interviewed by Citywealth. In a 60-second piece interview he illustrated his role and challenges in the industry. Full interview published on Citywealth, read more here You can also read the article below: VAR Capital is an independent financial services firm offering asset management, lending and family office ...
What Our Clients Say
"VAR Capital identified significant inefficiencies and hidden costs in my existing portfolio. They restructured my assets entirely, providing a level of transparency and risk-adjusted performance that my previous advisers simply could not deliver."
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