Our Philosophy
Buy well, manage well, sell well.
Our philosophy for asset-backed investment is built around three fundamental principles.
First, buy off-market and sell on-market to optimise the return. Second, harness the inside knowledge of sector experts to help identify the most promising assets and realise the potential. Last, but by no means least, ensure a fair deal for investors, advisers and the people who buy and use the assets we develop, nurture and sell.
In our asset-backed philosophy, we set out the rationale for this approach, how it works in practice and the tangible value it generates for our investors, for us as a business and for society as a whole.
Our Investment Sector Expertise
We choose to invest in a diverse range of qualifying business activities, all of which are underpinned by physical assets.
All of the trading activities offered through our Stellar Inheritance Tax solutions are carefully selected, to ensure that they:
- Qualify for Business Relief, and therefore full inheritance tax relief, after two years.
- Are asset-backed to offer a high level of security.
- Are uncorrelated to equities, gilts and bonds to provide investment diversification.
- Can provide a return, after fees, of up to 5% per annum over the medium term.
Capital preservation is the focal point of our Inheritance Tax investments, because we believe this helps to reduce risk.
These qualifying business activities are secure, because investors own both the land and either the crops growing on it, or the bricks and mortar. Where capital is used for short term lending purposes, such as bridging finance or development finance, it is secured against assets.
Stellar employs specialist asset managers with extensive expertise in each of these sectors – and this careful and efficient management means that we seek to deliver our target returns, to maximise investment potential.
We continually source and develop new sectors, so that investors benefit from diversification in areas that provide a high level of security. In addition, we do not place caps on performance, so the interests of investors are fully aligned with those of our asset managers.
Family Trading Companies
A bespoke, uncomplicated, effective and trusted way of enabling you to leave a legacy for your family free from inheritance tax (IHT)
The Stellar ITS
A discretionary managed service which is designed for investors who wish to leave a legacy that is free from inheritance tax

Our Assets
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Our Commitment to You
At Stellar Asset Management, our commitment to you is built on integrity, transparency, and a deep understanding of estate planning. We work closely with advisers to help clients protect and grow their wealth, offering tax-efficient solutions backed by over 30 years of experience. We’re here to support your legacy, delivering exceptional service and long-term value for future generations.