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Meet the Manager: Nathan Hughes explains Perpetual Strategic Capital Fund

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By Perpetual Asset Management
13 May 2026
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Get to know NATHAN HUGHES, portfolio manager at Perpetual.

Nathan Hughes, co-portfolio manager of Perpetual Strategic Capital Fund, outlines the team's disciplined, bottom-up investment approach focused on identifying quality companies with strong balance sheets and aligned management teams. 

With a long-standing heritage in Australian equities, the team prioritises delivering consistent long-term returns while managing downside risk.

Hughes also highlights the evolving nature of ESG investing and the importance of active ownership in driving positive change and long-term value for investors.

Get to know more about Nathan and Perpetual.

Highlights:

0.17 What sets Perpetual apart?

0.42 What does the team aim to achieve?

1.28 How do clients benefit from your investment experience?

2.22 How do you see the future of ESG investing?

2.58 How do clients benefit from an active approach to investing?

3.55 Tell us about Perpetual Strategic Capital Fund.

 

About Nathan Hughes and Perpetual Strategic Capital Fund

Nathan Hughes is a portfolio manager with Perpetual’s Australian equities team. He joined Perpetual in 2010 and has more than 20 years of investing experience.

Nathan manages the Perpetual ESG Australian Share Active ETF (ASX:GIVE), including its unlisted share class, as well as the Perpetual Income Share Fund.

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Nathan Hughes
Portfolio Manager, ESG Australian Share Fund, Income Share Fund; Co-Portfolio Manager Strategic Capital Fund
BCom, CFA
Nathan Hughes
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Nathan Hughes

Portfolio Manager, ESG Australian Share Fund, Income Share Fund; Co-Portfolio Manager Strategic Capital Fund BCom, CFA
Bio

Years of experience: 20
Years at Perpetual: 14

Nathan is the Portfolio Manager for the Perpetual ESG Australian Share Fund and Income Share Fund, the Co-Portfolio Manager Strategic Capital Fund and an analyst.

Nathan joined Perpetual in September 2010 as a Research Analyst, before spending almost two years on the dealing desk at Perpetual working on all Australian Equity strategies as an Equities Dealer. Nathan was then appointed to the role of Equities Analyst covering small cap stocks in 2013. He was promoted to Deputy Portfolio Manager in May 2016, and took on responsibility for managing 50% of the Smaller Companies strategy in 2017.

Prior to joining Perpetual, Nathan spent 6 years in a Chartered Accountancy firm where he was responsible for the affairs of a diverse range of clients, including regular taxation compliance, financial reporting, Self-Managed Superannuation Fund audits and business advisory services.

Nathan holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

This video has been prepared by Perpetual Investment Management Limited (PIML) ABN 18 000 866 535, AFSL 234426. 

It is general information only and is not intended to provide you with financial advice or take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the information is suitable for your circumstances and we recommend that you seek professional advice. 
 
The product disclosure statement (PDS) for the relevant Perpetual fund, issued by PIML, should be considered before deciding whether to acquire, dispose, or hold units in the relevant fund. The relevant PDS and Target Market Determination can be obtained by calling 1800 022 033 or visiting our website www.perpetual.com.au.

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