Tim Carleton, founder of Auscap Asset Management and 2022 Conference Fund Manager sat down with Equity Mates to discuss his investment philosophy and what makes a great Australian company ahead of this year's conference in Hobart, Tasmania. Listen to the full podcast episode below.
Equity Mates: Tim Carleton, Auscap Asset Management
Tim Carleton, founder of Auscap Asset Management and 2022 Conference Fund Manager sat down with Equity Mates to discuss his investment philosophy and what makes a great Australian company.


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Equity Mates: Tim Carleton, Auscap Asset Management
Tim Carleton, founder of Auscap Asset Management and 2022 Conference Fund Manager sat down with Equity Mates to discuss his investment philosophy and what makes a great Australian company.Read Transcript
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