Fund manager interview series

Education a key theme for Asian investors

Fund manager Vafa Ahmadi talks about investing in long-term trends around themes in our series featuring fund managers and market experts.

Mr Vafa Ahmadi says the purpose of a thematic fund is not to follow a day-to-day market. This role is dedicated to exchange-traded funds and passive funds. Thematic investing strives to bring long-term trends in terms of growth and performance.
Mr Vafa Ahmadi says the purpose of a thematic fund is not to follow a day-to-day market. This role is dedicated to exchange-traded funds and passive funds. Thematic investing strives to bring long-term trends in terms of growth and performance. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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Mr Vafa Ahmadi heads the thematic equities management team in CPR Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of French asset management company Amundi.

He joined the firm in 2006, first as head of direct investments global balanced team and then, in 2009, as head of thematic equities.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 15, 2019, with the headline Education a key theme for Asian investors. Subscribe