Investment management
Investment philosophy aimed at achieving optimal returns
The investment philosophy of Piraeus Asset Management MFMC aims at continuously pursuing and achieving the best performance over time, always taking into account the desired risk level. In order to develop the most effective investment strategy, as well as achieve the highest reward, the Piraeus Asset Management MFMC methodology is based on the following main pillars:
- Active Management
which means that the investment strategy is adjusted from time to time according to the broader economic, social and political situation, so that there is always balance between the risk taken and the expected reward - Discipline
which means strict adherence to the framework set up in pursuit of the best performance and better use of funds based on the risk-reward relation, the time horizon and amount of investment - Flexibility
with continuously upgraded and renewed services, a wider range of investment options, guidance by our experienced and expert investment management staff - Risk Management
the essential, vital and integral part of the investment process, which operates permanently and independently to identify promptly and efficiently any potential crises or emergency situations that may derail or pose a risk to an investment
The Structure of Investment Division guarantees its effective operation
The Investment Division structure at Piraeus Asset Management MFMC is designed to offer integrated and functional services. The procedures and policies set and applied thoroughly by the Company operating within Piraeus Bank Group, as well as the specific characteristics of superior quality and academic training of our executives contribute towards the same goal.
More specifically, it consists of two management units, one for UCITS Portfolio Management and one Discretionary Portfolio Management, as well as the Analysis unit.
The Investment Committee, sets out the general investment strategy framework of its activity
UCITS Portfolio Management
This includes:
- Fixed Income Portfolios
- Equity Portfolios
- Fund of Funds Portfolios
- Money Market Portfolios
Discretionary Portfolio Management
This includes:
- Institutional Portfolios Management
- Private Portfolios Management
Analysis
This includes:
- Developing financial analyses
- Drafting reports with the use of reliable and objective sources of information
Substantial Analysis based on Credible Sources
The department of Analysis forms an invaluable tool that supports the portfolio managers' and the Investment Committees' work at Piraeus Asset Management MFMC.
The department's role is to produce impartial and substantial financial analyses based on credible and objective sources of information. In this context the department:
- focuses on undervalued companies, by applying the internal assessment and selection model, on a domestic and worldwide scale
- leverages the expertise and experience of the Economic Analysis and Markets unit of the Piraeus Bank Group