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2026 Winner: Fund Manager of the Year - Australian Equities - Large Cap

Morningstar Australia Awards for Investing Excellence 2026

2026 Winner:

Fund Manager of the Year
Australian Equities - Large Cap

We’re very proud to share that RQI Investors has been named Fund Manager of the Year – Australian Equities – Large Cap at the Morningstar Australia Awards for Investing Excellence 2026.

This award recognises the strength of the RQI Australian Value Strategy and the RQI team, and is designed for investors seeking targeted exposure to value opportunities with higher income potential and more attractive valuations. The strategy aims to capture these advantages while incorporating safeguards that help reduce the typical risks and pitfalls associated with traditional value investing.

Take a deeper look at the RQI Value Strategy

Andrew Francis, Chief Executive at RQI Investors, joined ausbiz to discuss the Morningstar win and provide an update on RQI’s quantitative approach, including how the team is leveraging technology and staying disciplined in current market conditions.

Morningstar Awards 2026 ©. Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Awarded to RQI Investors for Fund Manager of the Year – Australian Equities – Large Cap, Australia.  

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Our proprietary quantitative equities approach is founded on proven data combined with the disciplined application of meaningful economic fundamentals that aims to enhance investment performance.

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