OUR ROOTS
Since 1987, ALPHA TRUST has remained dedicated exclusively to one activity: wealth management. An activity that combines science with art and has deep roots in the Greek space. Greece, throughout the centuries, and in today’s globalized world, continues to have significant international presence and top representatives in the field.
With people as our primary focus and continuous investments in knowledge and technology, we have built lasting relationships of trust with those who entrusted us with their wealth and dreams, as well as with regulators, the business community, and globally renowned counterparts.
The principles that govern us have stood the test of time and have proven resilient to the crises that the external environment has presented us with over the years. We believe they will also withstand future challenges.
OUR VALUES
“A MAN WITHOUT A SMILING FACE MUST NEVER OPEN A SHOP”
We believe in technology, but we believe even more in human interaction. We are always at our clients’ disposal, to inform them and to transform their desires into an investment portfolio.
We embrace every advancement in technology to be more friendly and helpful, without losing the interpersonal relationship.
“THE FLAP OF BUTTERFLY’S WINGS IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN CAN CAUSE A HURRICANE IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN”
Any event, no matter how small and distant, can directly or eventually impact our investments. We’ve all experienced it.
Continuous and rapid information, analysis, and thorough risk assessment are the advantage in management.
“KNOWLEDGE KNOWS NO LAND BOUNDARIES”
The manager has the advantage and the disadvantage of living and operating on planet Earth. In the future, they may even go further.
The great advantage is that they are not limited in their choices, and the disadvantage is that they are compared to everyone and everything, so they must be alert at all times and days of the year.
“ΟNE MUST TRAVEL TO LEARN”
The first requirement to select our holdings/ placements is to have a comprehensive and tangible picture. Our people constantly travel within and beyond our borders wherever we believe there are opportunities, no matter how far away they may be. They visit production units and observe them evolving, progressing, or falling behind.
They are in touch with business executives, foreign managers, government officials to form an opinion on the state of the global economy, individual states, and industries.
“MONEY GROWS ON THE TREE OF PERSISTENCE”
The ultimate value of an investor lies in persistence and patience. Whoever starts expecting quick and easy profits is usually disappointed.
The manager makes decisions every day, but the fruits of their labor become apparent over time.
MILESTONES IN OUR HISTORY
1987
The history of ALPHA TRUST begins with six young economists forming a company as Financial Advisors. It specializes in Stock Market Investments but also in the analysis and evaluation of Greek Bonds.
1990
In collaboration with Hambros Bank, Olympus Trust is established, the first investment company for Greek stocks, listed on the London Stock Exchange
1989
The database of Greek Listed Companies by ALPHA TRUST was widely used by information networks at that time, including Reuters, Telerate, and the Greek press of the era.
1991
The updated legislation 1969/91 is introduced, expanding the mutual funds market (up to that point only two AIFMs operated in Greece). ALPHA TRUST takes on the task to organize, train, and advise on the management of several of the newly established AIFMs, including Schweiz Fund AIFM.
1993
ALPHA TRUST, in collaboration with Hambros Bank, acquires Schweiz Fund AIFM, which is renamed to HAMBROS HELLENIC FUND Mgt.
1995
ALPHA TRUST establishes the first thematic Mutual Fund in Greece, the ALPHA TRUST New Enterprises Domestic Equity Fund.
ALPHA TRUST establishes the first thematic mutual fund in Greece, the ALPHA TRUST New Ventures Domestic Equity Fund.
1994
ALPHA TRUST founds ORION
AIFM, a Portfolio Investment Company, which was listed on the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) the same year. It was absorbed by ALPHA TRUST ANDROMEDA in 2002.
1996
The Financial Advisory Firm obtains the first license as an Investment Service Provider (ISP) according to Law 2396/1996, from the Hellenic Capital Market Commission.
1998
After the acquisition of Hambros Bank by Société Générale, a group of shareholders led by the founders acquires all the shares of the Group’s companies.
2000
• Establishment of ALPHA TRUST ANDROMEDA AIFM, which today is the only Listed Portfolio Investment Company on the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE).
• ALPHA TRUST acquires Ioniki AIFM, which is renamed ALPHA TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT FUND (later absorbed by ALPHA TRUST ANDROMEDA).
• Establishment of ALPHA TRUST Innovation VC (Venture Capital) aiming to support new entrepreneurship.
1999
The ALPHA TRUST New Enterprises Mutual Fund (now ALPHA TRUST Hellenic Equity Fund) achieves the highest performance in its history with triple-digit returns for the year and quadruple-digit returns over the three-year period. This record has not yet been surpassed.
2001
• Establishment of the ALPHA TRUST Argus Fund of Hedge Funds in collaboration with Julius Baer, based in Switzerland.
• Acquisition of a majority stake in Taylor Young Investment Management Ltd/ UK, a company regulated by the FSA with a purely British clientele of private individuals.
2004
ALPHA TRUST, the first company in Greece whose mutual funds are rated by Morningstar™
2005
Acquisition of GENIKI AIFM (a company of the Société Générale Group) and its absorption.
2006
The establishment of ALPHA TRUST ELLINIKI GI AE with the aim of real estate utilization, which later merges with ALPHA TRUST.
2008
The shares of ALPHA TRUST A.E.P.E.Y. are listed on the Alternative Market of the Athens Stock Exchange.
2012
It entered into an agreement with Rathbones Brothers Plc. for the sale of the private wealth management business of British clients of TAYLOR
YOUNG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd.
2013
• ALPHA TRUST A.E.P.E.Y. absorbs ALPHA TRUST AEDAK.
• Acquisition of CYPRUS AEDAK (a subsidiary of the Bank of Cyprus) and its absorption
2014
ALPHA TRUST acquires the additional license (AIFM) regarding the management of alternative investments.
2016
The largest independent company managing Professional Pension Funds, playing a significant role in insurance reform.
2017
• The world’s top-performing Pure Bond Mutual Fund, ALPHA TRUST INTERNAL BONDS, with triple-digit returns over a five-year period.
• The Group establishes a subsidiary in Luxembourg supervised by the Luxembourg Financial Supervisory Authority (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier - CSSF) and launches the Alternative Investment Funds series: KESTREL INVESTMENT SUB-FUND & FALCON REX INVESTMENT SUB-FUND
2022
The shares of ALPHA TRUST AEDAKOEAE are listed on the Main Market of the Athens Stock Exchange.
2020
ALPHA TRUST recognizes the importance of making responsible investment decisions based on ESG criteria and proceeds to join the “Principles for Responsible Investment” (PRI) initiative as an “Investment Manager Signatory.”
2023
• ALPHA TRUST introduces the original digital platform for participation in Mutual Funds.
• Division of the Company with the detachment of the branch. Concentration on the parent company ALPHA TRUST HOLDINGS, of the activities of the subsidiary companies.
• ALPHA TRUST is distinguished for the sixth time as the “Best Mutual Fund Management Company” at the Business Money Awards.
Important note
1. The Morningstar Rating™ is an assessment of a Fund’s past performance based on both return and risk, and which shows how similar investments perform relative to the competition. A high rating is not sufficient for taking an investment decision.
2. ALPHA TRUST HELLENIC EQUITY FUND
ALPHA TRUST ΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΩΝ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΟΥ
HCMC’s License: 58th/31.10.1995/6A
HCMC’s License: 6th/29.3.1994/7Β
3. ALPHA TRUST HOLDINGS S.A. General Commercial Registry: 882401000
ALPHA TRUST MUTUAL FUND AND ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND MANAGEMENT SINGLE MEMBER S.A.. General Commercial Registry: 173975960000 | Hellenic Capital Market Commission’s License 24th/ Subj.669/23.12.2013 & 7/695/15.10.2014& 1/1005/12.12.2023
UCITS OFFER NO GUARANTEED RETURN AND PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE FUTURE ONE
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4 rue Peternelchen, L-2370, Howald, Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
falcon@alphatrust.lu
www.alphatrust.lu/falcon
ALPHA TRUST
21 Tatoiou str., Kifissia, 14561
info@alphatrust.gr
+30 210 62 89 100
www.alphatrust.gr