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Capital Group’s Rob Lovelace on long-term investing, succession planning, and leadership lessons

Apr 2, 2024
Capital Group's Rob Lovelace shares insights on the firm's unique investment process, macro trends, and leadership lessons. Topics include succession planning, navigating market cycles, global investing, Japan's economic revival, family legacy within the company, and the importance of long-term thinking.
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  • Capital Group's unique capital system smooths volatility and ensures succession planning.
  • Exploring venture into private markets necessitates wise structuring and balanced multi-asset approach for fair returns.

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Distinctive Investment Process at Capital Group

Capital Group stands out for its unique investment process that focuses on maintaining multiple portfolio managers instead of single successors. By assigning half of a fund to two potential successors rather than choosing one, Capital Group has smoothed out volatility and achieved superior results over time. This approach, known as the capital system, has evolved to include around five or six portfolio managers per fund, ensuring diversification and succession planning.

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