OYAT ADVISORS
PROTECTING & GROWING
YOUR CAPITAL
ABOUT US
Oyat Advisors is a FINMA-licensed investment advisor based in Zürich, Switzerland, that has been managing client capital since 2015.​ The Company acts as the portfolio manager of the Oyat Investment Fund.
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Our mission is the preservation and appreciation of capital in real terms across market cycles, macroeconomic conditions, and geopolitical events.
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We strive to be prudent stewards of capital by following a structured investment process that emphasizes risk control and the intelligent bearing of risk in pursuit of investment returns.
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​Oyat Invest AG owns 100% of the share capital of Oyat Advisors GmbH, and is one of the largest investors in the Oyat Investment Fund.
OUR STRATEGY
A core of high-quality global equities complemented by exposure to precious metals
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We invest predominantly in a concentrated collection of productive assets, taking the form of high-quality companies. Additionally, our investment strategy has exposure to precious metals via physical gold and precious metals companies.
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FOCUS
Our strategy is comprised of 25-30 rigorously selected positions to provide all the necessary diversification without sacrificing any conviction.
PATIENCE
In a world increasingly bent on instant gratification, we believe that our long-term focus is a key differentiating factor and source of competitive advantage.
DISCIPLINE
We adhere to a clearly defined investment philosophy and follow a structured process, enabling us to focus on what we can control: making sound investment decisions.
ALIGNMENT
We firmly believe in a clear alignment of interests. Thus, Oyat and its employees invest their savings alongside clients, and in companies managed by officers who act like owners.
TEAM
Michael Riley, CPA, CFA, MBA - Investment Manager
Michael co-manages the Oyat Investment Fund. He has over two decades of professional experience, predominantly in investment management, including various roles as analyst and portfolio manager at RobecoSAM AG, UBS Global Asset Management, and Oyat Advisors GmbH. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®).
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Christophe Churet, Director of Oyat Advisors / Investment Manager
Christophe co-manages the Oyat Investment Fund. He has close to 20 years of experience in investment management, with professional experience in equity research and portfolio management at RobecoSAM AG and Oyat Advisors GmbH.
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Cécile Biccari-Churet, Director of Oyat Advisors / Senior Manager Investor Education at Ethos
Cécile has over two decades of professional experience in sustainable investments. Her professional experience includes various roles at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), HSBC, RobecoSAM AG, Contrast Capital AG, and Oyat Advisors GmbH.
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Charles Churet, Founder & President of Oyat Invest AG
In 2008, Charles transitioned from a career of over 30 years in the chemical industry to entrepreneurship by founding Oyat Invest AG. Today, Charles oversees Oyat Invest's overall investment strategy, and takes an active role in the management of its direct private equity holdings. ​
Oyat is the French name of a beach grass that thrives in harsh coastal conditions, protecting the dunes with its strong roots.