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Welcome to the first in our new series of ‘fireside chat’ videos. Key to the Downing Fox investment philosophy is the notion of the ‘hive brain’ and the reliance on the collective decisions of a selection of talented and motivated active fund managers to drive success.

In this inaugural video, Simon Evan-Cook, quizzes Jason Mitra, Portfolio Manager at Sephira Investment Advisors, on how his fund – the Sephira GEMS long-only UCITS fund - is managed, what he is trying to achieve, and what investors in the portfolio should expect from it.

Jason Mitra and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Sephira GEMs long-only UCITS fund

If you’d like to learn more about our approach or the Downing Fox Funds, visit our webpage or get in touch.

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Learn more about Sephira here.


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This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by Downing LLP. Any subscription to the fund should be made on the basis of the relevant product literature available from Downing, or from the ACD, Margetts Fund Management Ltd and your attention is drawn to the charges and risk factors contained therein. Any personal opinions expressed are subject to change and should not be interpreted as advice or a recommendation. Capital is at risk and investors should note that their investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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The Downing Fox fireside chat series: Sephira Investment Advisors

Fund Manager Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Jason Mitra of Sephira Investment Advisors.

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July 16, 2025
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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the first in our new series of ‘fireside chat’ videos. Key to the Downing Fox investment philosophy is the notion of the ‘hive brain’ and the reliance on the collective decisions of a selection of talented and motivated active fund managers to drive success.

In this inaugural video, Simon Evan-Cook, quizzes Jason Mitra, Portfolio Manager at Sephira Investment Advisors, on how his fund – the Sephira GEMS long-only UCITS fund - is managed, what he is trying to achieve, and what investors in the portfolio should expect from it.

Jason Mitra and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Sephira GEMs long-only UCITS fund

If you’d like to learn more about our approach or the Downing Fox Funds, visit our webpage or get in touch.

Sign up to the Fox mailing list.

Learn more about Sephira here.


Important notice

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by Downing LLP. Any subscription to the fund should be made on the basis of the relevant product literature available from Downing, or from the ACD, Margetts Fund Management Ltd and your attention is drawn to the charges and risk factors contained therein. Any personal opinions expressed are subject to change and should not be interpreted as advice or a recommendation. Capital is at risk and investors should note that their investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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The Downing Fox fireside chat series: Sephira Investment Advisors

Fund Manager Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Jason Mitra of Sephira Investment Advisors.

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July 16, 2025
50 min watch

For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the first in our new series of ‘fireside chat’ videos. Key to the Downing Fox investment philosophy is the notion of the ‘hive brain’ and the reliance on the collective decisions of a selection of talented and motivated active fund managers to drive success.

In this inaugural video, Simon Evan-Cook, quizzes Jason Mitra, Portfolio Manager at Sephira Investment Advisors, on how his fund – the Sephira GEMS long-only UCITS fund - is managed, what he is trying to achieve, and what investors in the portfolio should expect from it.

Jason Mitra and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Sephira GEMs long-only UCITS fund

If you’d like to learn more about our approach or the Downing Fox Funds, visit our webpage or get in touch.

Sign up to the Fox mailing list.

Learn more about Sephira here.


Important notice

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by Downing LLP. Any subscription to the fund should be made on the basis of the relevant product literature available from Downing, or from the ACD, Margetts Fund Management Ltd and your attention is drawn to the charges and risk factors contained therein. Any personal opinions expressed are subject to change and should not be interpreted as advice or a recommendation. Capital is at risk and investors should note that their investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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Fund Manager Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Jason Mitra of Sephira Investment Advisors.

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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the first in our new series of ‘fireside chat’ videos. Key to the Downing Fox investment philosophy is the notion of the ‘hive brain’ and the reliance on the collective decisions of a selection of talented and motivated active fund managers to drive success.

In this inaugural video, Simon Evan-Cook, quizzes Jason Mitra, Portfolio Manager at Sephira Investment Advisors, on how his fund – the Sephira GEMS long-only UCITS fund - is managed, what he is trying to achieve, and what investors in the portfolio should expect from it.

Jason Mitra and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Sephira GEMs long-only UCITS fund

If you’d like to learn more about our approach or the Downing Fox Funds, visit our webpage or get in touch.

Sign up to the Fox mailing list.

Learn more about Sephira here.


Important notice

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by Downing LLP. Any subscription to the fund should be made on the basis of the relevant product literature available from Downing, or from the ACD, Margetts Fund Management Ltd and your attention is drawn to the charges and risk factors contained therein. Any personal opinions expressed are subject to change and should not be interpreted as advice or a recommendation. Capital is at risk and investors should note that their investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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Fund Manager Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Jason Mitra of Sephira Investment Advisors.

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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the first in our new series of ‘fireside chat’ videos. Key to the Downing Fox investment philosophy is the notion of the ‘hive brain’ and the reliance on the collective decisions of a selection of talented and motivated active fund managers to drive success.

In this inaugural video, Simon Evan-Cook, quizzes Jason Mitra, Portfolio Manager at Sephira Investment Advisors, on how his fund – the Sephira GEMS long-only UCITS fund - is managed, what he is trying to achieve, and what investors in the portfolio should expect from it.

Jason Mitra and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Sephira GEMs long-only UCITS fund

If you’d like to learn more about our approach or the Downing Fox Funds, visit our webpage or get in touch.

Sign up to the Fox mailing list.

Learn more about Sephira here.


Important notice

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by Downing LLP. Any subscription to the fund should be made on the basis of the relevant product literature available from Downing, or from the ACD, Margetts Fund Management Ltd and your attention is drawn to the charges and risk factors contained therein. Any personal opinions expressed are subject to change and should not be interpreted as advice or a recommendation. Capital is at risk and investors should note that their investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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Welcome to the first in our new series of ‘fireside chat’ videos. Key to the Downing Fox investment philosophy is the notion of the ‘hive brain’ and the reliance on the collective decisions of a selection of talented and motivated active fund managers to drive success.

In this inaugural video, Simon Evan-Cook, quizzes Jason Mitra, Portfolio Manager at Sephira Investment Advisors, on how his fund – the Sephira GEMS long-only UCITS fund - is managed, what he is trying to achieve, and what investors in the portfolio should expect from it.

Jason Mitra and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Sephira GEMs long-only UCITS fund

If you’d like to learn more about our approach or the Downing Fox Funds, visit our webpage or get in touch.

Sign up to the Fox mailing list.

Learn more about Sephira here.


Important notice

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by Downing LLP. Any subscription to the fund should be made on the basis of the relevant product literature available from Downing, or from the ACD, Margetts Fund Management Ltd and your attention is drawn to the charges and risk factors contained therein. Any personal opinions expressed are subject to change and should not be interpreted as advice or a recommendation. Capital is at risk and investors should note that their investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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July 16, 2025
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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the first in our new series of ‘fireside chat’ videos. Key to the Downing Fox investment philosophy is the notion of the ‘hive brain’ and the reliance on the collective decisions of a selection of talented and motivated active fund managers to drive success.

In this inaugural video, Simon Evan-Cook, quizzes Jason Mitra, Portfolio Manager at Sephira Investment Advisors, on how his fund – the Sephira GEMS long-only UCITS fund - is managed, what he is trying to achieve, and what investors in the portfolio should expect from it.

Jason Mitra and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Sephira GEMs long-only UCITS fund

If you’d like to learn more about our approach or the Downing Fox Funds, visit our webpage or get in touch.

Sign up to the Fox mailing list.

Learn more about Sephira here.


Important notice

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by Downing LLP. Any subscription to the fund should be made on the basis of the relevant product literature available from Downing, or from the ACD, Margetts Fund Management Ltd and your attention is drawn to the charges and risk factors contained therein. Any personal opinions expressed are subject to change and should not be interpreted as advice or a recommendation. Capital is at risk and investors should note that their investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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Fund Manager Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Jason Mitra of Sephira Investment Advisors.

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Investments
July 16, 2025
50 min watch

For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the first in our new series of ‘fireside chat’ videos. Key to the Downing Fox investment philosophy is the notion of the ‘hive brain’ and the reliance on the collective decisions of a selection of talented and motivated active fund managers to drive success.

In this inaugural video, Simon Evan-Cook, quizzes Jason Mitra, Portfolio Manager at Sephira Investment Advisors, on how his fund – the Sephira GEMS long-only UCITS fund - is managed, what he is trying to achieve, and what investors in the portfolio should expect from it.

Jason Mitra and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Sephira GEMs long-only UCITS fund

If you’d like to learn more about our approach or the Downing Fox Funds, visit our webpage or get in touch.

Sign up to the Fox mailing list.

Learn more about Sephira here.


Important notice

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by Downing LLP. Any subscription to the fund should be made on the basis of the relevant product literature available from Downing, or from the ACD, Margetts Fund Management Ltd and your attention is drawn to the charges and risk factors contained therein. Any personal opinions expressed are subject to change and should not be interpreted as advice or a recommendation. Capital is at risk and investors should note that their investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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The Downing Fox fireside chat series: Sephira Investment Advisors

Fund Manager Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Jason Mitra of Sephira Investment Advisors.

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July 16, 2025
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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the first in our new series of ‘fireside chat’ videos. Key to the Downing Fox investment philosophy is the notion of the ‘hive brain’ and the reliance on the collective decisions of a selection of talented and motivated active fund managers to drive success.

In this inaugural video, Simon Evan-Cook, quizzes Jason Mitra, Portfolio Manager at Sephira Investment Advisors, on how his fund – the Sephira GEMS long-only UCITS fund - is managed, what he is trying to achieve, and what investors in the portfolio should expect from it.

Jason Mitra and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Sephira GEMs long-only UCITS fund

If you’d like to learn more about our approach or the Downing Fox Funds, visit our webpage or get in touch.

Sign up to the Fox mailing list.

Learn more about Sephira here.


Important notice

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by Downing LLP. Any subscription to the fund should be made on the basis of the relevant product literature available from Downing, or from the ACD, Margetts Fund Management Ltd and your attention is drawn to the charges and risk factors contained therein. Any personal opinions expressed are subject to change and should not be interpreted as advice or a recommendation. Capital is at risk and investors should note that their investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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The Downing Fox fireside chat series: Sephira Investment Advisors

Fund Manager Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Jason Mitra of Sephira Investment Advisors.

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July 16, 2025
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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the first in our new series of ‘fireside chat’ videos. Key to the Downing Fox investment philosophy is the notion of the ‘hive brain’ and the reliance on the collective decisions of a selection of talented and motivated active fund managers to drive success.

In this inaugural video, Simon Evan-Cook, quizzes Jason Mitra, Portfolio Manager at Sephira Investment Advisors, on how his fund – the Sephira GEMS long-only UCITS fund - is managed, what he is trying to achieve, and what investors in the portfolio should expect from it.

Jason Mitra and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Sephira GEMs long-only UCITS fund

If you’d like to learn more about our approach or the Downing Fox Funds, visit our webpage or get in touch.

Sign up to the Fox mailing list.

Learn more about Sephira here.


Important notice

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by Downing LLP. Any subscription to the fund should be made on the basis of the relevant product literature available from Downing, or from the ACD, Margetts Fund Management Ltd and your attention is drawn to the charges and risk factors contained therein. Any personal opinions expressed are subject to change and should not be interpreted as advice or a recommendation. Capital is at risk and investors should note that their investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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