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INSIGHTS

FEATURED INTERVIEW

Speaking with James Dunn from The Inside Network, we (as the title suggests) go 'In Depth' into the mechanics of the Spatium Capital investment strategy and how our experiences with the industry to date have shaped our commercial approach

MEDIA & PAST NEWSLETTERS

17 November 2023

SSCF October 2023 newsletter

Check out our October 2023 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

13 November 2023

Can you outlast 'bad' luck?

With Andrew from Ausbiz, we discuss if 'bad' luck can be outlasted and why the secret for many successful Fund Managers is longevity

20 October 2023

SSCF September 2023 newsletter

Check out our September 2023 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

4 October 2023

Media Release: The case for quant in small caps

We argue that the volatility profile for Aus small caps is the perfect hunting ground for a quant strategy that looks to exploit inefficiencies

2 October 2023

Nominated for Young Entrepreneur of 2023

Spatium Capital has been nominated as a Finalist in Business News Australia's Young Entrepreneur of 2023

2 October 2023

Are Aus small caps making a comeback?

On Ausbiz with Andrew, we discuss if the two year hiatus for Aus Small Caps is finally over and that their outperforming days might be on the come back

28 September 2023

Media Release: iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF vs Spatium Small Companies Fund

How the iShares Small Ords ETF stacks up against the Spatium Small Companies Fund

22 September 2023

Media Release: Singaporean Wealth Manager invests in Spatium Small Companies Fund

The Singaporean integrated financial services company, the Conduit Group, has invested in the Spatium Small Companies Fund.

18 September 2023

SSCF August 2023 newsletter

Check out our August 2023 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

4 September 2023

Money Management: Spatium outperforms by 53% over 5 years

Rhea Nath of Money Management Australia was kind enough to signpost our embracing of being recognised as a quant manager and how the Firm's five-year cumulative outperformance of 53% is getting the right attention

2 September 2023

SSCF July 2023 newsletter

Check out our July 2023 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

1 September 2023

Media Release: Spatium Capital Embraces Quant identity

Spatium Capital embraces quant identity for investment strategy as Advisers acknowledge uptake of interest

23 August 2023

Investor Webinar: the case for short-term mispricings

Our thesis on why short-term mispricings need to be considered more closely by sophisticated investors was delivered to the Investment Markets investor webinar

8 August 2023

Politics and your portfolio

Did you know that your political persuasion can influence your portfolio? We discussed this US quirk and the resurgence of speculative stocks on Ausbiz

7 August 2023

The fund managers wishing for more volatility

Contrary to most fund managers, Spatium Capital is hoping for more volatility, not less, after short-term mispricings helped its Small Companies fund see returns four times higher than its benchmark in FY23

27 July 2023

SSCF June 2023 newsletter

Check out our June 2023 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

26 July 2023

The Fund has outperformed 16 out of 20 quarters

Did you know that the Spatium Small Companies Fund outperformed 4 out of 4 quarters in FY2023? The Fund has now successfully outperformed 16 of the last 20 quarters to the end of June 2023

24 July 2023

Braess's paradox, style drift and money managers

What's the $5.8trillion dollar hole in risk assets and will it recover? Watch the video to find out more about this, Braess' paradox and why the ASX might be underperforming the US markets

18 July 2023

Our strategy's 5th birthday

At the end of June 2023, we celebrated our 5th birthday - and like any birthday, it's always better to celebrate a milestone which for us, is a +22.1% return for FY2023

10 July 2023

Navigating market trends and mitigating risk

With Kochie on Ausbiz, we discussed why investors should hold their money managers to greater account and why retailers might not be out of the woods yet

26 June 2023

Is a Russian warlord behind the return of Volatility to global markets?

On Ausbiz we discussed the minor return of volatility off the back of the recent events in Russia plus how being aware of overconfidence through this next economic cycle is crucial to surviving this continually choppy environment.

14 June 2023

SSCF May 2023 newsletter

Check out our May 2023 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

29 May 2023

Will the landing be softer than initially feared?

On Ausbiz we discuss both whether the US can achieve a 'soft landing' for their economy and, do investors prefer their fund managers to outperform in bull or bear markets?

10 May 2023

SSCF April 2023 newsletter

Check out our April 2023 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

2 May 2023

Stock Watch

Five small-cap stocks we are currently reviewing

19 April 2023

Are investors too optimistic amid rate cut hopes?

We share insights on the current market situation and potential over-optimism, with a focus on the US as earnings season commences

18 April 2023

SSCF March 2023 newsletter

Check out our March 2023 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

11 April 2023

INDepth with Nicholas Quinn from Spatium Capital

Speaking with James Dunn from The Inside Network, we (as the title suggests) go 'In Depth' into the mechanics of the Spatium Capital investment strategy and how our experiences with the industry to date have shaped our commercial approach

28 March 2023

Round 4: Talk Ya Book with Chris Judd

Round 4 with Chris, Nick shares his insights on the current volatile market and why it's a been good time for the Fund

24 March 2023

IN60 with Nicholas Quinn from Spatium Capital

Great to be interviewed by industry heavy hitter James Dunn for our IN60 short-form interview - we share our worst current pick and why we love Small Caps

21 March 2023

The Fund has outperformed 14 out of 18 quarters

The Spatium Small Companies Fund has successfully outperformed 14 of the last 18 quarters to the end of December 2022

20 March 2023

Bank runs, bailouts, rescues- a banking sector overview

Imagine if all members of a gym visited at exactly the same time to use the sole bench-press machine...a highly unlikely event but one that would almost definitely result in member attrition! Check out our thoughts on AusBiz as to how this exact example affected US Regional Banks

15 March 2023

SSCF February 2023 newsletter

Check out our February 2023 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

6 March 2023

The grassroots Spatium journey from startup SMA to thriving managed fund

In an interview with Inside Adviser, we shared an insight as to how we got started and decisions that have helped us thrive in a highly competitive industry. Click the link to read the article

6 March 2023

Who is pulling their money from US ETF's?

What's behind the mass exodus of passive products in the US? Watch our video interview with Ausbiz to find out more

5 March 2023

Spatium Small Companies Fund available on Investment Markets

Self-directed investors can now access the Spatium Small Companies Fund via the Investment Markets platform

28 February 2023

SSCF January 2023 newsletter

Check out our January 2023 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

13 February 2023

Testing ChatGPT

We tested ChatGPT and here's what it had to say about a high-turnover strategy

12 January 2023

SSCF December 2022 newsletter

Check out our December 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

9 January 2023

Opportunities in Small Caps for 2023

Back on Ausbiz for 2023, we discussed what opportunity lies ahead for small caps in the new year alongside market-pockets that may do better than others

15 December 2022

SSCF November 2022 newsletter

Check out our November 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

12 December 2022

The difference between speculating and investing

On Ausbiz, we discussed all things momentum, zero sum games and managing expectations

28 November 2022

Where are we in the fear vs greed cycle?

On Ausbiz we discussed CNN's fear vs greed index to understand where we might be in the market cycle

14 November 2022

Temper your enthusiasm, investors ....

On Ausbiz we thought worthwhile to discuss where members of the Trillionaire's club are now and how some managers can switch between objective truths and political truths to suit their investment agenda

9 November 2022

SSCF October 2022 newsletter

Check out our October 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

31 October 2022

Portfolio positioning to the end of 2022 and cautioning the illusion of certainty

On Ausbiz, we discussed how the Spatium Small Companies Fund's portfolio is positioned as we near the end of 2022 and, how investors should be cautious of the illusion of certainty

18 October 2022

SSCF September 2022 newsletter

Check out our September 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

17 October 2022

Is the RBA really taking its foot off the brake?

We discuss why the RBA easing rate rises may be a sign of positive things to come and how high-inventory levels in the US are creating new challenges for consumer discretionary businesses

3 October 2022

Paralysis by Analysis

We discuss why the US Fed seems focussed on engineering a recession and why avoiding 'paralysis by analysis' of current portfolios in this climate is a sensible approach

27 September 2022

SSCF August 2022 newsletter

Check out our August 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

20 September 2022

Stock Watch

Five small-cap stocks we are currently reviewing

10 August 2022

Will US CPI data affect momentum?

We discuss with Ausbiz whether US CPI data has the opportunity to disrupt the current positive market momentum

9 August 2022

SSCF July 2022 newsletter

Check out the July 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

4 August 2022

RBA raises 50bp; will history repeat itself?

As the RBA have raised rates once again, will we see continual raises towards the end of 2022? Watch our interview with AusBiz to find out more

2 August 2022

Talk Ya Book - Chris Judd Invest

Back for Round 3, Nick spoke with Chris Judd about the macro challenges facing investors at this point in the cycle and where we see potential

26 July 2022

Investing is not a game

It's been proven that the more you invest through gamified investing-apps, the more likely you are to have an appetite for riskier assets. We share our thoughts on this phenomenon

20 July 2022

Why Aussie Smalls are an opportunity in this climate

Live in the AusBiz studio, we discussed why we think there is an opportunity to be overweight listed Australian Small Companies in this climate

14 July 2022

June 2022 factsheet

Check out our June 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

6 July 2022

Risk assets and the length of future cycles

On AusBiz, we discussed inflation volatility and how measure, not aggressive cash rate hikes are crucial right now

28 June 2022

Stock Watch

Five small-cap stocks we are currently reviewing

22 June 2022

External administrations and the economy

What are external administration (i.e. insolvency, administration & receivership) rates telling us about the economy? Watch us discuss our thoughts with AusBiz

17 June 2022

SSCF May 2022 newsletter

Check out the May 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

15 June 2022

Where to from here? Tips to dodge the noise

Whilst these past few months have been volatile for many, we stress that short term variance is all part of the long term reward

9 June 2022

What impact do rate rises have on family and company budgets?

We're back on AusBiz discussing how the current rate-rising environment might impact family and company budgets

7 June 2022

The Spatium Small Companies Fund is now available on Hub24

In a great development for the Fund, the Spatium Small Companies Fund is now available on Hub24

27 May 2022

SSCF April 2022 newsletter

Check out the April 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

25 May 2022

The once lofty company valuations are beginning to look reasonable

The current cycle has brought company valuations back to a more reasonable level. Watch us discuss our thoughts with AusBiz.

12 May 2022

Investing isn't a game in this bear market

Investing should never be a game, especially in this current market cycle. Watch us discuss our thoughts with AusBiz

3 May 2022

Stock Watch

Five small-cap stocks we are currently reviewing

14 April 2022

SSCF March 2022 newsletter

Check out the March 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

21 March 2022

Stock Watch

Five small-cap stocks we are currently reviewing

10 March 2022

SSCF February 2022 newsletter

Check out the February 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

8 March 2022

Like kites, do portfolios rise against or with the wind?

With the ongoing market uncertainty, we shared our thoughts on how the headwind-tailwind bias can create an amplified sense of discomfort

3 March 2022

Stock Watch

Five small-cap stocks we are currently reviewing

17 February 2022

SSCF January 2022 newsletter

Check out the January 2022 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

7 February 2022

Tips for avoiding information overload during earnings season

Sometimes the best advice for earnings season, is to not take on every piece of information - watch our interview to learn more

1 February 2022

The upcoming earnings season – like drinking from a fire hose

Earnings season can deliver information overload to even the most experienced investors; if you get caught up in the noise, it can feel like drinking water from a fire hose

19 January 2022

SSCF December 2021 newsletter

Check out the December 2021 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

13 December 2021

SSCF November 2021 newsletter

Check out the November 2021 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

30 November 2021

Stock Watch

Five small-cap stocks we are currently reviewing

16 November 2021

SSCF October 2021 newsletter

Check out the October 2021 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

15 November 2021

Frothy markets? There's always value to be found

So what is a frothy market, are we there yet, and how do you invest through the cycle? Watch us discuss our thoughts with AusBiz

9 November 2021

Why froth can't burn your tongue

Our thoughts on 'frothy' markets and investing at all time highs

15 October 2021

SSCF September 2021 newsletter

Check out the September 2021 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

14 October 2021

Stock Watch

Five small-cap stocks we are currently reviewing

8 October 2021

Which pill are you going to take, the active or the passive?

Should we rush towards passive investments and drive at the same speed as everyone else, or are we better off driving at our own speed and actively seek out investments that suit that profile?

5 October 2021

Why slow drivers are fools and speedsters are maniacs

What does driving speeds, active investing and risk all have in common? Check out our thoughts in this Livewire article to find out

22 September 2021

When selling, what's better than a monkey throwing darts?

Sell discipline is rarely discussed; read our thoughts on the topic and how new information is further highlighting this missed component of the investing journey

21 September 2021

SSCF August 2021 newsletter

Check out the August 2021 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

14 September 2021

Stock Watch

Five small-cap stocks we are currently reviewing

31 August 2021

17.1% pa return over three years and $100,000,000 traded

The Spatium Capital investment strategy turns three, has returned 17.1% per annum and traded over $100,000,000

23 August 2021

SSCF July 2021 newsletter

Check out the July 2021 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

11 August 2021

Stock Watch

Five small-cap stocks we are currently reviewing

30 July 2021

Spatium seeks to ‘capitalise on herd mentality’

Read our latest interview with Money Management on how our approach to investing is finding opportunities

20 July 2021

SSCF June 2021 newsletter

Check out the June 2021 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

15 July 2021

Greed and Fear: don't let it kill your investments

For our thoughts on the role of greed and fear in the markets, watch Nick's interview with Kara Ordway of AusBiz

13 July 2021

Is greed feeding the macro environment?

With the ongoing emergence of greed in the market, we share our perspectives on how this may continue to play out

29 June 2021

Stock Poll

Vote for which company you think is presently most overvalued on the ASX300

21 June 2021

Stock Watch

Five small-cap stocks we are currently reviewing

15 June 2021

SSCF May 2021 newsletter

Check out the May 2021 results for the Spatium Small Companies Fund

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