Characteristics

Concentrating on our core competencies

Success on the stock market is reflected in above-average returns. An investment strategy that conforms to the market can only deliver an average return. In order to positively differentiate oneself, one has to do key things differently from other investors. From our experience, profit maximisation with a high risk is therefore a short-sighted approach. Over the past 35 years DJE Kapital AG has proven that better results are achievable over the long-term by purposely avoiding high risks. This requires a constant watchful eye and our proven investment strategy, in order to objectively judge stock market events.

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Counter-cyclical decisions and unconventional ideas

We like to decide differently, compared to the majority of investors, and we have been operating successfully in this fashion since 1974. When over-optimism prevails, we become sceptical. Therefore, we maintain a unique database with sentiment indicators. Located far away from the financial centres, DJE was able to better evaluate the long-term macro-economic developments over the past decade and to recognise important trends long before other investors discovered them.

"Follow the trend and do the opposite to what the others do!"

At first glance this seems like a contradiction in terms. What this means is that one must follow the trend as long as the markets are developing in a positive direction. The challenge is to recognise when to act against the mass belief and sell. On the other hand, the deepest depression often offers the best buying opportunities. It is essential to discipline oneself and not to deviate from given guidelines — even against one's own sentiment — and to act strictly on the results of analysis.

Continuity in every respect

At DJE Kapital AG, continuity is not only reflected by the proven investment process, but also by the way we look after our customers and employees. Thus we can keep staff turnover to a minimum and retain valuable know-how in-house. A pro-cyclical "hire and fire" mentality does not exist at DJE Kapital AG. This raises the satisfaction of our employees and gives us the time to focus on the essentials.