Ruffer LLP

Ruffer LLP is a privately-held investment management firm headquartered in London with additional offices in Edinburgh, Paris and Guernsey. Ruffer manages a range of investment funds and portfolios for private individuals, charities and institutions, with a focus on providing diversified investment solutions that balance risk and reward. The firm's investment approach involves investing in a variety of asset classes including equities, fixed income, commodities and real estate. In addition to its diversified investment strategy, Ruffer is known for its focus on risk management. The company has a track record of delivering steady returns to its clients over the long term, even during market downturns. The company's investment solutions are available to clients globally and Ruffer has a particularly strong presence in the UK and Europe. The client base includes high net worth individuals, family offices, foundations, endowments and pension funds. The firm was founded in 1994 by Jonathan Ruffer and his business partner Paul Smith. As of January 2024, Ruffer LLP had approximately £24 billion in assets under management (AUM) and over 340 employees.

Ownership: Independent private partnership

The company manages five core funds:
LF Ruffer Total Return
LF Ruffer Diversified Return Fund
Ruffer Total Return International
Ruffer Investment Company Limited
Charity Assets Trust

Subsidiaries:
Ruffer AIFM Limited
Ruffer (Asia) Ltd

Headquarters address:
80 Victoria Street
London SW1E 5JL
United Kingdom
Phone number: +44 (0)20 7963 8100
Website: www.ruffer.co.uk