Our Story
Gratus, a Latin word meaning "thankful", is the root of the English word "gratitude". It beautifully reflected our deep appreciation for the wonderful opportunity we have had to live through a remarkable period of incredible scientific progress in human history.
We are also grateful for the opportunity that Singapore and its financial market have given us to establish a career in the financial industry since the 1980s. Over this period, we have learned, grown, and managed financial market businesses as Singapore transformed into a global financial centre.
Combining our skills and experiences, our knowledge of industries and financial instruments, with our acute finesse in asset allocation and risk control, Gratus Investment Management, a thematic-driven fund management firm, was established to deliver lasting returns to investors.
Our Values
We are investment professionals driven by a single objective to generate lasting returns. Our conviction is rooted in our own capital invested alongside our clients', aligning our interests with theirs.
Our Principles
Open-minded, Persistent, Proactive
We believe truth is uncovered through relentless, collaborative research - not consensus
Steadfast Integrity & Unyielding Conviction
We operate with steadfast integrity and unyielding conviction.
Data-driven, Emotion-free Decisions
Our decisions are data-driven and free from emotion.
Our Leadership Team
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Thio Tse Chong
CEO & CIO,
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Ong Teck Chye
Dy CIO,
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Loh Phui Yeng
COO,
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Tham Chee Soon
Non-Executive Director,
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Joshua Dass
Analyst
Our Investment Philosophy
Whether investing is an art or a science, what truly matters is the way we do it and the results it brings to our clients.
Research Excellence
At Gratus Investment Management, our investment approach is grounded in a disciplined, research-driven process that integrates both bottom-up and top-down analysis. We conduct in-depth fundamental research into companies, assessing their financial strength, management quality, and industry positioning to uncover insights about their growth trajectory and long-term growth prospects.
Market Intelligence
Markets are shaped by more than just businesses. We complement this bottom-up research by incorporating macroeconomic, geopolitical, and social trends into our investment framework. These factors often act as catalysts for volatility, and we seek to identify how they may alter risk-reward dynamics across sectors, regions, and asset classes. By combining deep company insights with a big picture perspective, we position our portfolios with clarity and confidence.
Risk Management
We understand that protecting capital is just as important as growing it. That is why risk management is at the core of every investment decision. We employ a robust framework to evaluate portfolio exposures, stress-test investment scenarios under varying market conditions, and ensure that capital is allocated efficiently while remaining resilient to adverse market conditions. This discipline allows us to safeguard capital while capturing meaningful upside for our investors.
Value Creation
By blending rigorous analysis with disciplined execution, we will identify opportunities that create lasting value, generate consistent, risk-adjusted returns, and safeguard our clients’ interests. Our philosophy reflects our commitment to professionalism, prudence, and long-term value creation and partnerships with our investors. At the heart of who we are is a simple belief: thoughtful analysis leads to better decisions – and better outcomes for those who entrust us with their capital.
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