Janine Yoong, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of APAC Real Estate Securities
Professional Overview
Janine Yoong is a seasoned investment professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. As the Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of APAC Real Estate Securities at Principal Asset Management, she leverages her deep expertise in real estate investment and rigorous analytical skills to deliver strong and consistent returns for her clients.
Experience Summary
Current Role
Janine has been the Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of APAC Real Estate Securities at Principal Asset Management since 2013. In this role, she is responsible for managing a diversified portfolio of real estate securities across the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on identifying undervalued and high-potential assets. Janine's exceptional investment acumen and strategic decision-making have contributed to the consistent outperformance of her portfolio, which has generated above-market returns for her clients.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Principal Asset Management, Janine held various equity analyst roles at leading financial institutions, including Merrill Lynch, Bell Potter Securities, and UBS. She also gained valuable experience as a Portfolio Manager and Investment Analyst at Schroders, where she honed her portfolio management skills and developed a robust understanding of the global real estate market.
Academic Background
Janine holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Sydney and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. Her academic excellence and commitment to professional development have been instrumental in shaping her successful career in the investment management industry.
Areas of Expertise
- Real estate investment and portfolio management
- Fundamental equity analysis and valuation
- Asset allocation and risk management
- Macroeconomic and market trend analysis
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Professional Impact
Janine's contributions to the investment management industry have been widely recognized. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has authored several articles on real estate investment strategies. Janine's expertise and thought leadership have made her a respected voice in the APAC real estate securities market.
Conclusion
Janine Yoong's exceptional investment acumen, coupled with her deep industry knowledge and strategic leadership, make her a valuable asset to Principal Asset Management and its clients. Her commitment to delivering superior investment performance and her focus on identifying high-potential real estate opportunities position her as a trusted adviser and a driving force in the APAC real estate securities market.
