Founder and Portfolio Manager Chris Cuffe opened the session with a Fund update, noting the Fund has pleasingly returned +7.8% over the past quarter, +10.7% p.a. over five years, and +10.1% p.a. since inception in 2012 (as at 30 September 2025). Chris also reflected on the origins of the Fund and how investing and philanthropy...
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Too many young mothers are trapped on welfare for life. There is a pattern of intergenerational disadvantage in Australia and Third Link Growth Fund has proudly supported Campbell Page’s Young Mothers Pathways Program in Deception Bay, Queensland to create economically independent futures for young mothers. Since 2021, Third Link has backed the program from its pilot...
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HOSTS Alec Renehan & Bryce Leske |12 August, 2025 What makes a good fund manager? That is one of the hardest questions to answer in finance. Today’s guest is as well placed as any to help us work through it. Chris Cuffe AO is the founding director and portfolio manager of Third Link. Chris was formerly CEO of...
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Third Link has proudly supported batyr since 2012, backing the organisation when it was a start-up with just three staff members and a handful of speakers. Today, batyr is a national leader in youth mental health education, reaching more than 450,000 young people across 400 high schools and 16 universities in five states. Created by...
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The Third Link Growth Fund is pleased to announce the addition of Spheria Asset Management as a new underlying investment manager and the inclusion of the Spheria Opportunities Fund in the portfolio, enhancing the Fund’s exposure to mid and small-cap Australian equities. Launched in 2016, the Spheria Opportunities Fund is an actively managed, high-conviction fund...
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The Third Link Growth Fund has unveiled a new philanthropic partnership with Go Gentle Australia, a not-for-profit organisation founded by well-respected broadcaster Andrew Denton in 2016. The charity is dedicated to enhancing end-of-life choices in Australia through education, advocacy and support for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws and services. Go Gentle Australia has been instrumental...
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Third Link Growth Fund (Fund) has added three new Australian equity managers to its underlying portfolio: Australian Eagle Asset Management, Chester Asset Management and Firetrail Investments. These new additions will seek to enhance the Fund’s active manager line-up, broadening diversification and bolstering the Fund’s long-term return potential. Founder and Portfolio Manager of the Third Link...
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About this episode Discover why giving money away can be the most rewarding part of retirement. In this episode of the Australian Retirement Podcast, Chris Cuffe shares expert insights on philanthropy, legacy planning, and how retirees can make a lasting impact. Learn smart strategies for giving, the benefits of private ancillary funds, and how to...
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While voluntary assisted dying is a deeply personal topic, we’re honoured to welcome Go Gentle Australia as a new charity partner, an organisation advocating for compassion, dignity, and choice at life’s end. David Levitt knew he would be one of the first to apply for Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) when it became legal in Queensland....
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Chris Cuffe is one of Australia’s pioneering fund managers. Now he uses those skills to help others, blending investment savvy with a philanthropic mission. Andrew Cornell Chris Cuffe is an Australian funds management legend. Halfway through his career, he flipped to philanthropy. Supplied. Chris Cuffe is a legend of the Australian funds management industry. Alongside star stock picker Greg...
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If you missed our webinar on 10 March 2025, you can watch the recording below. Founder and Portfolio Manager of the Third Link Growth Fund, Chris Cuffe, gave an overview of the Fund, the amazing charities we support and the strong investment returns from our pro-bono fund managers who rebate their management and performance fees....
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