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'Digital investing has resulted in shorter holding periods'

An exclusive conversation with Madhu Nair, CEO, Union Asset Management Company

‘Digital investing has resulted in shorter holding periods’

Model-driven vs human-led portfolios? We aim to offer both fundamentally driven and model-based strategies to help investors achieve their goals. Our portfolio has traditionally focused on fund manager-led strategies backed by deep investment research. These will continue to form the bulk of our AUM in the near term, as they have proven effective in navigating diverse market environments. That said, it is important to highlight that our sponsor, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., brings extensive global experience and proven capabilities in quantitative strategies. Building on this foundation, we introduced our first quant model-based product—Union Active Momentum Fund—last year, marking a strategic step towards expanding our model-dri

This article was originally published on October 27, 2025.