The most effective portfolio strategies result from neither pure fundamental or quantitative methods, but instead from thoughtful combinations of portfolio manager experience and skill with quantitative analysis, according to the new book by Epoch Investment Partner’s CEO William Priest: Winning at active management.

Subtitled The essential roles of culture, philosophy and technology, it is essential reading for those investors looking for insights into selecting active managers, says Damien McIntyre, Director and Head of Distribution with Grant Samuel Funds Management – the distributor of Epoch’s funds in Australia.

“The book details the market cycle factors that have held back many managers’ performance in recent years, and the difficulty of identifying those firms that truly possess investment skill,” he says.

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