Investment Strategies

Our investment strategies blend rigorous macro research with disciplined and independent fund selection. Each strategy targets risk-return outcome over its recommended horizon.

Our investment approach is also designed with cost efficiency in mind. We negotiate competitive fees on behalf of our clients, and any rebates received are passed directly back to them, not retained by Harbour Wealth.

Local

Rand-denominated portfolios

Five investment strategies designed to meet different investment objectives, from preserving capital to pursuing long-term growth, with diversified exposure across local and offshore assets.

Income

Low risk 1 – 2 years

This portfolio is ideal for those withdrawing an income on a monthly basis. It is a low risk portfolio where capital preservation is the most important.

YTD+4.83%
1 Year+7.65%
3 Year p.a.+8.48%
5 Year p.a.+7.71%

Benchmark · ASISA IB SA Money Market

+3.94%+6.35%+7.45%+6.64%

Conservative

Low-moderate risk 2 – 3 years

Ideal for investors with a two to three-year investment horizon, this low to moderate risk strategy seeks to preserve capital while generating modest growth.

YTD+5.33%
1 Year+12.19%
3 Year p.a.+14.21%
5 Year p.a.+12.12%

Benchmark · ASISA MA Low Equity

+4.02%+10.53%+11.80%+9.69%

Balanced

Medium risk 3 – 5 years

Designed for investors with a three to five-year investment horizon, this balanced strategy combines growth potential with capital preservation through diversified exposure to local and offshore equities and property and cash and bonds.

YTD+6.38%
1 Year+12.12%
3 Year p.a.+14.67%
5 Year p.a.+12.99%

Benchmark · ASISA MA Medium Equity

+4.25%+11.58%+12.71%+10.35%

Growth

Moderate-high risk 5+ years

A growth-oriented strategy designed for investors with a five-year or longer investment horizon. By remaining invested over the long term, investors are better positioned to navigate market fluctuations and capture the benefits of sustained capital growth.

YTD+7.31%
1 Year+12.87%
3 Year p.a.+15.23%
5 Year p.a.+13.59%

Benchmark · ASISA MA High Equity

+4.17%+11.71%+13.31%+10.90%

Growth Plus

High risk 5+ years

Designed for investors with a five-year or longer investment horizon, Growth Plus builds on our growth strategy by incorporating alternative investments to enhance diversification.

YTD+6.68%
1 Year+11.88%
3 Year p.a.+14.58%
5 Year p.a.+12.75%

Benchmark · ASISA MA High Equity

+4.17%+11.71%+13.31%+10.90%
Offshore

Hard-currency portfolios

Three US dollar-denominated offshore investment strategies designed to provide global diversification and reduce exposure to rand volatility, with performance reported in USD.

Income

Low risk 1 – 2 years

Designed for investors seeking US dollar-denominated income or capital preservation over a one to two-year investment horizon, this strategy aims to deliver stable returns by investing in global cash and bonds, with the objective of outperforming traditional cash rates.

YTD+1.75%
1 Year+3.16%
3 Year p.a.+4.91%
5 Year p.a.+3.60%

Benchmark · EAA Fund USD Flexible Allocation

+7.13%+12.15%+10.42%+4.23%

Cautious

Low-moderate risk 3 – 5 years

A conservative multi-asset strategy for investors with a three to five-year investment horizon. Meaningful exposure to global bonds, combined with measured equity allocation, aims to provide hard-currency stability while generating modest long-term growth.

YTD+4.83%
1 Year+8.79%
3 Year p.a.+10.79%
5 Year p.a.+3.73%

Benchmark · EAA Fund USD Cautious Allocation

+3.51%+6.51%+7.24%+2.48%

Growth

Moderate-high risk 5+ years

Designed for investors with a five-year or longer investment horizon, this equity-focused global strategy combines exposure to developed and emerging markets with alternative investments to enhance diversification and support long-term capital growth.

YTD+10.09%
1 Year+15.79%
3 Year p.a.+16.53%
5 Year p.a.+7.54%

Benchmark · SOFR Averages 90 Day Yld USD

+2.53%+4.02%+4.80%+3.75%