Sharpbridge’s Market-Beating Playbook for Global Equity Investors

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6 Aug 2026

Summary:

How does a new global equities fund launch into volatile markets and emerge as a Top 10 performer based on FY26 12-month returns? In this episode of the InvestmentMatters Podcast, Darren speaks with Jarrad Stuart and Nick Chant of Sharpbridge Funds Management about the strategy, discipline and stock-picking process behind their market-beating start.

Jarrad and Nick discuss the fund’s launch, their stock selection framework, and why staying “true to label” is critical when markets turn. They also discuss recent Federal Budget changes, the case for looking offshore, AI as a long-term structural trend, and two overlooked themes they believe investors should have on their radar.

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Meet the speakers

Jarrad Stuart, Sharpbridge Funds Management
Jarrad Stuart
Portfolio Manager, Sharpbridge Funds Management

Jarrad is a Founder, Director, Portfolio Manager and Senior Broker at Sharpbridge Funds Management & Sharpbridge Finance (Group). He has been in the Finance industry since 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland with Majors in Accounting, Finance & Quantitative Methods. He also has a Master of Applied Finance from Kaplan Professional with Majors in Investment Management and Corporate Finance. Jarrad has worked as a Senior Manager at major financial institutions including Commonwealth bank, Colonial First State, Suncorp and Ernst and Young. His financial experience and qualifications allow him to build enduring client relationships and a wealth of knowledge around stock picking. Jarrad is also a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) and a Responsible Manager. Jarrad enjoys spending quality time with his family and contributes to the community as the Treasury and Committee Member of the local Not for Profit Early Educations Centre.

Nick Chant, Sharpbridge Funds Management
Nick Chant
Portfolio Manager, Sharpbridge Funds Management

Nick is a Founder, Portfolio Manager and CFO Sharpbridge Funds Management & Sharpbridge Finance (Group). He is responsible for undertaking due diligence on investment opportunities and well as researching various investment strategies. Nick is also involved with the day-to-day operations of the Sharpbridge Finance Group. Nick has gained over a decade of experience in financial markets. Prior to his time at Sharpbridge Finance, he worked in foreign exchange and cash markets at the Bank of Queensland Treasury Department. Nick considers his practical experience in business to be an invaluable and differencing factor in the funds management landscape. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University along with a RG146 accreditation. He also is a Responsible Manager, is a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) and is a Member of the Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA). He holds a Certificate IV in Finance. On his time off Nick enjoys traveling, cooking, and taking the family greyhound Velma on walks.

Related Investments

Sharpbridge Equities Fund

The Fund aims to outperform the Benchmark over the investment cycle (typically 5-7years).

Wholesale Investor
Objective
Growth
Category
Equity Funds
Min. Investment
$10,000
Liquidity
Unlisted liquid
Availability
Open for investment
Funding Stage
Listed
Structure
Managed Fund
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Sharpbridge Equities Fund

The Fund aims to outperform the Benchmark over the investment cycle (typically 5-7years).

Wholesale Investor
Objective
Growth
Category
Equity Funds
Min. Investment
$10,000
Liquidity
Unlisted liquid
Availability
Open for investment
Funding Stage
Listed
Structure
Managed Fund
View

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