Jeffrey Atherton

Head of Japanese Equities, Man GLG
Man Institute Contributor

Jeffrey ('Jeff') Atherton is head of Japanese Equities and leads the Japan CoreAlpha team. Jeff has managed Japanese funds since 1990, holding senior positions at Insight Investment, SGAM, TCW and Equitable Life. He spent five years as partner and co-manager of Stratton Street Capital’s Japanese hedge fund strategies.

Jeff joined the Japan CoreAlpha team in March 2011 and took over as lead portfolio manager in January 2021. He has over 30 years of experience in Japanese equities.

Jeff has a BA in Economics from the University of Sheffield and started his career at Sun Life of Canada in 1987.

Man Institute content contributed by Jeff

Banks After SVB: HODL to Maturity?

In Focus read 6 min
March 2023

Banks After SVB: HODL to Maturity?

Concern about bank solvency began focused on the US, but the selloff extended to Europe and Japan too. Are the worries justified?

Japan: Value Stocks Versus Value Stocks

Discretionary read 6 min
April 2022

Japan: Value Stocks Versus Value Stocks

The portents are as encouraging as they could reasonably be for Japanese Value stocks. However, instead of blindly buying the Value factor, investors need to focus on those with stronger earnings, competitive business models and shareholder-focused governance.

Japan Value: Getting By With a Little Help From the Fed?

Discretionary read 6 min
October 2021

Japan Value: Getting By With a Little Help From the Fed?

Will rising inflation and tapering help Japan Value?
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