
World Axis Fund Range
Offshore investing made simple
We look for the very best among the world’s leading fund managers to create a global, well-diversified portfolio for you designed to generate growth over the long term.
Diversifying your portfolio
Our World Axis Fund Range of unit trusts embraces diversity across geographies and asset classes. We find and invest with the best global fund managers in their fields of expertise. We then pool these to create a well-diversified portfolio for you. This ensures that we reduce regional, industry and currency risks, while generating long-term returns.
Getting the numbers - and people - right
Not all fund managers are created equal. With thousands of fund managers to choose from, deciding on the right ones to manage your capital requires skill. The World Axis Fund Range was launched in 2005, which means we’ve spent over 13 years building a network of the best funds and fund managers for your portfolio.
Backed by a global investment approach
Investec's global perspective means you benefit from an investment strategy that draws on the input of professionals in the UK, South Africa, Hong Kong and Guernsey. Through this process, they determine the overall amount of risk we take. This guides our asset allocation which we then combine with our fund manager selection.
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The World Axis Fund Range is for you if:
You have R200,000 to invest online, or $100,000 direct
You want access to some of the world’s finest investment managers
You need a tax efficient, simple investment solution
Two of the world's best fund managers, Dave Iben and Sunil Thakor who are part of our World Axis Fund Range, discuss their approach to investing.
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Offshore Investments
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We have an active approach to investment, with emphasis on the qualitative aspects of fund manager selection.
Ryan Friedman, Wealth & Investment portfolio manager
Perfect mix of investments
Investec World Axis portfolio is structured to suit you. It offers different options so you can find the one that meets your investment goals and matches your risk profile.
Simplicity
Our unit trust funds are designed to give you access to the best investment expertise in one fund, so you don’t have to trawl through the myriad of investment opportunities yourself.
A tax-efficient structure
The unit trust funds are housed within a tax-efficient offshore structure domiciled in Guernsey, which is both cost effective and simple to administer.
Global Investment Process
Leveraging off our international network
We ensure your investments benefit from a global perspective and experience across all markets.
Local knowledge, global expertise
We have operations in 14 countries. This gives you access to local and offshore markets. Whether you want to grow or preserve your wealth, you will benefit from international, multi-faceted, in-depth global investment processes, as well as comfort in scale, augmented by our global reach and continuous growth.
Internationally recognised for investment excellence

Ranked #1 by Euromoney in the Private Bank and Wealth Management Survey.

Ranked #1 by the Financial Times of London as the Best Private Bank and Wealth Manager.
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