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Welcome to the third in our 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 video, Simon Evan-Cook, speaks to Peter Smith, Palm Harbour Capital, about his fund – the Palm Harbour Global Value Fund. Peter explains his investment philosophy, why his focus is on performance rather than asset-gathering, and what he seeks to achieve - a c.15% annualised return for decades to come.

Peter Smith and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Palm Harbour Global Value 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 Palm Harbour here.


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Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion by Downing. 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: Palm Harbour Capital

Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Peter Smith of Palm Harbour Capital.

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August 5, 2025
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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the third in our 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 video, Simon Evan-Cook, speaks to Peter Smith, Palm Harbour Capital, about his fund – the Palm Harbour Global Value Fund. Peter explains his investment philosophy, why his focus is on performance rather than asset-gathering, and what he seeks to achieve - a c.15% annualised return for decades to come.

Peter Smith and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Palm Harbour Global Value 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 to receive helpful insights on trends, markets and performance.

Learn more about Palm Harbour here.


Important notice

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion by Downing. 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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Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Peter Smith of Palm Harbour Capital.

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August 5, 2025
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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the third in our 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 video, Simon Evan-Cook, speaks to Peter Smith, Palm Harbour Capital, about his fund – the Palm Harbour Global Value Fund. Peter explains his investment philosophy, why his focus is on performance rather than asset-gathering, and what he seeks to achieve - a c.15% annualised return for decades to come.

Peter Smith and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Palm Harbour Global Value 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 to receive helpful insights on trends, markets and performance.

Learn more about Palm Harbour here.


Important notice

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion by Downing. 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 third in our 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 video, Simon Evan-Cook, speaks to Peter Smith, Palm Harbour Capital, about his fund – the Palm Harbour Global Value Fund. Peter explains his investment philosophy, why his focus is on performance rather than asset-gathering, and what he seeks to achieve - a c.15% annualised return for decades to come.

Peter Smith and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Palm Harbour Global Value 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 to receive helpful insights on trends, markets and performance.

Learn more about Palm Harbour here.


Important notice

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion by Downing. 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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Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Peter Smith of Palm Harbour Capital.

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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the third in our 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 video, Simon Evan-Cook, speaks to Peter Smith, Palm Harbour Capital, about his fund – the Palm Harbour Global Value Fund. Peter explains his investment philosophy, why his focus is on performance rather than asset-gathering, and what he seeks to achieve - a c.15% annualised return for decades to come.

Peter Smith and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Palm Harbour Global Value 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 to receive helpful insights on trends, markets and performance.

Learn more about Palm Harbour here.


Important notice

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion by Downing. 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 third in our 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 video, Simon Evan-Cook, speaks to Peter Smith, Palm Harbour Capital, about his fund – the Palm Harbour Global Value Fund. Peter explains his investment philosophy, why his focus is on performance rather than asset-gathering, and what he seeks to achieve - a c.15% annualised return for decades to come.

Peter Smith and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Palm Harbour Global Value 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 to receive helpful insights on trends, markets and performance.

Learn more about Palm Harbour here.


Important notice

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion by Downing. 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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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the third in our 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 video, Simon Evan-Cook, speaks to Peter Smith, Palm Harbour Capital, about his fund – the Palm Harbour Global Value Fund. Peter explains his investment philosophy, why his focus is on performance rather than asset-gathering, and what he seeks to achieve - a c.15% annualised return for decades to come.

Peter Smith and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Palm Harbour Global Value 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 to receive helpful insights on trends, markets and performance.

Learn more about Palm Harbour here.


Important notice

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion by Downing. 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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Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Peter Smith of Palm Harbour Capital.

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August 5, 2025
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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the third in our 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 video, Simon Evan-Cook, speaks to Peter Smith, Palm Harbour Capital, about his fund – the Palm Harbour Global Value Fund. Peter explains his investment philosophy, why his focus is on performance rather than asset-gathering, and what he seeks to achieve - a c.15% annualised return for decades to come.

Peter Smith and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Palm Harbour Global Value 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 to receive helpful insights on trends, markets and performance.

Learn more about Palm Harbour here.


Important notice

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion by Downing. 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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Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Peter Smith of Palm Harbour Capital.

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August 5, 2025
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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the third in our 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 video, Simon Evan-Cook, speaks to Peter Smith, Palm Harbour Capital, about his fund – the Palm Harbour Global Value Fund. Peter explains his investment philosophy, why his focus is on performance rather than asset-gathering, and what he seeks to achieve - a c.15% annualised return for decades to come.

Peter Smith and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Palm Harbour Global Value 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 to receive helpful insights on trends, markets and performance.

Learn more about Palm Harbour here.


Important notice

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion by Downing. 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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Simon Evan-Cook sits down with Portfolio Manager, Peter Smith of Palm Harbour Capital.

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August 5, 2025
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For investment professionals only.

Welcome to the third in our 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 video, Simon Evan-Cook, speaks to Peter Smith, Palm Harbour Capital, about his fund – the Palm Harbour Global Value Fund. Peter explains his investment philosophy, why his focus is on performance rather than asset-gathering, and what he seeks to achieve - a c.15% annualised return for decades to come.

Peter Smith and Simon Evan-Cook discuss the Palm Harbour Global Value 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 to receive helpful insights on trends, markets and performance.

Learn more about Palm Harbour here.


Important notice

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This video is intended for financial advisers and has been approved and issued as a financial promotion by Downing. 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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