Founded in 1920, Tweedy, Browne is a US-based investment firm rooted in the enduring principles of value investing. Our investment philosophy was shaped by our association with some of the discipline’s most influential figures, including Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett, and Walter Schloss. For nearly three decades, we have applied this philosophy to global equity markets through our UCITS funds, registered in Luxembourg and available to investors worldwide. South Africa is the newest chapter of that story.
We made a considered decision to register our funds here. South African investors have extensive experience investing globally. We are here because we believe our approach has something to offer that conversation.
of continuous service
to value investors
At Tweedy, Browne, we view value investing as more than just a strategy — it is a temperament. We seek long-term capital growth while guarding against downside risk. We implement a bottom-up, price-driven investment approach with fund portfolios diversified by country, industry group, market capitalization, and issue.
Our UCITS funds, launched nearly three decades ago, reflect the same investment philosophy and standards we apply across all our portfolios. We aim to invest in companies trading at significant discounts to our estimates of intrinsic value, seeking a “margin of safety” that can help reduce risk and enhance long-term returns. These funds provide investors with access to a disciplined, transparent value strategy designed to weather market cycles.
The JSE represents less than one percent of the world’s investable equity universe. For sophisticated South African investors seeking to put capital to work beyond local borders, we offer a proven framework, an investment team with an average tenure of 29 years at the firm, and a culture of alignment that is uncommon in our industry.
Importantly, we invest right alongside our clients. As of 31 March 2026, Tweedy, Browne principals and employees had more than $1.5 billion invested in strategies we manage.
Our research focuses on fundamental principles of balance sheet and income statement analysis, and a knowledge and understanding of actual corporate mergers, acquisitions, and liquidations.
