Perspectives

A Decade In
Ten years ago, Eu Capital was founded on a simple philosophy: that long-term wealth must be built through patience, discipline, and respect for uncertainty. Since

The Fish Forgets Itself In Water, And Man Forgets Himself In The Way
As we approach the final quarter of 2025, we are pleased to report that Valence Global Fund has achieved a positive return of +20.832% year-to-date,

Clarity Through Chaos
In our last website article published on April 10, we reminded our investors to stay calm amid volatility and chaos. At that time, anxiety was

The Road Not Taken
History echoes through the present. The great cycles of unification and division are once again playing out before us — not through dynasties or empires,

You Only Have To Do a Very Few Things Right in Your Life So Long as You Don’t Do Too Many Things Wrong
At Eu Capital, some of our clients entrust us with over 90% of their investible net worth, relying on us to generate passive income while

A Commitment to Quantitative Analysis
As we journey into 2025, we wish to reiterate the core principle that defines our investment strategy at Valence Global Fund: We are dedicated quantitative

Life Is Not A Game Of Perfect
The pursuit of perfection is a common theme in many aspects of life, from sports to finance to personal growth. Dr. Bob Rotella’s insightful book

市场如战场 The Financial Market Is Like A Battlefield
At Eu Capital, we recognise that the essence of victory lies not in the multitude of voices clamouring for attention, but in the quality and

It’s Only When the Tide Goes Out That You Learn Who Has Been Swimming Naked
As we navigate through the first quarter of 2024, we’ve witnessed a market characterised by volatility. Valence Global Fund has demonstrated resilience despite the challenges,

The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step
Valence Global Fund is a diversified portfolio of global equities that aims to deliver outstanding returns to its investors. In 2023, the fund achieved an

It’s Always Darkest Before The Dawn
Q3 2023 was marked by challenges in financial markets, with a notable sell-off in bonds. Concurrently, the US government averted a shutdown, and oil surged

We Are Partners
At Eu Capital, we are more than just investors. We are owner-partners who share a common vision and passion for the businesses we invest in.

Risk Comes From Not Knowing What You Are Doing
As if 2022 was not tumultuous enough, the first quarter of 2023 was marked by dramatic events, culminating in the spectacular demise of Credit Suisse.

Light is Near
Contrary to the positive GDP growth rates in most developed economies, 2022 was challenging for the financial markets. US stocks saw their worst performance since

Valence Global Fund – A Proven System That Delivers Value
Although Eu Capital started Discretionary Portfolio Management in October 2015, our flagship mutual fund, Valence Global Fund, was only set up in May 2018 to

Investment Scams: What To Watch Out For
Investment scams are on the rise. Some last a few months, while others are long-term. How do you stay alert? Here’s what you should look

Invest With Your Head Not Your Heart
Emotion, not reason, is the main driver of financial markets. Heightened fears over the Covid pandemic and inflation, for example, have triggered extreme market volatility

Predicting Rain Doesn’t Count, Building Arks Does
As we begin 2021, we can look ahead with hope and optimism. With the roll out of vaccines and the joint efforts of the global

The Eu Capital Way
Our investment style is Unconstrained Global Macro, which means our investment universe is not limited by a geography, sector or asset class. The world is

The Importance of Self-awareness for Financial Freedom
Self-awareness of one’s true financial position in the context of the macro environment takes time to build, but is essential for your long-term financial health

These are the Qualities to Look Out for in an Asset Manager
Asset managers are advisors who have the aptitude, resources and experience to make investment decisions that suit the personal financial goals of their clients. Finding

Modern Portfolio Theory in Modern Times
It is common practice, but Modern Portfolio Theory has not worked out well for most investors. Why? For starters, it assumes that markets are efficient.

Selling Winners and Keeping Losers
A common mistake of many inexperienced financial advisors and investors is in the way they manage their portfolio: selling the winners too early and keeping

The Best Financial Advice I’ve Ever Received
From our CEO: Advice is only valuable if it is followed and produces the desired outcome. These words of advice have served me well through

Invest Now, or Wait?
While there was a time for holding cash, the time to stay invested is now. Here’s why.

This is The Time to Give Back
In times of crisis, you get to see the very best of your own communities. Let’s do what we can to give back.

Buy, Sell or Hold?
Our strategy: Investing with peace of mind, for ourselves and for our clients, and being able to create real value while contributing to the growth

My Message of Unity, Resilience & Solidarity
Seeing how different countries have reacted to COVID-19, our CEO and Founder Kelvin Eu shares his note of unity and resilience. The time for solidarity

Too Good to be True: Three Investors Who Learned It the Hard Way
Three stories, similar outcomes. As these stories attest, the promises – and the related dangers – of dubious investments come in all shapes. Which is

Is Cash An Asset?
As financial markets around the world were routed these past few weeks, our investors began to appreciate the value of the cash levels in our

What We Do in the Event of a Global Crisis
With the ongoing health crisis of COVID-19, our full attention is on the markets round-the-clock, ready to respond to the ever-changing circumstances.

How We Look at Risk
There’s no cookie cutter approach to how risk is assessed. Find out how our team views risks as independent asset managers, and how it is

Fee-Based Advisors vs. Commission-Based Advisors – It’s About Transparency
How are investment advisers paid? It may affect how they handle your money. The way we see it, it’s about transparency. And sometimes, the harder

The Relationship Manager and Private Bank versus the External Asset Manager (EAM)
While these two asset and account management models are similar in many ways, they differ the critical area of how the individual managing your money

The Value of a Good Investment Decision
We see how a good investment decision is able to deliver good value to our clients and friends in the long-run. Meet Mr and Mrs