Academic study includes Lawton's company, Seagate Global, in a select group of "star hedge funds" that demonstrated statistically meaningful ability to outperform markets. 

Star Hedge Fund Manager

GAIM recognized Lawton's fund as the #1 Fixed Income fund in the world in 2004.

World's #1 in Fixed Income

Barclay Hedge cites Lawton's company as one of the Top 10 Fixed Income Manager over a 3-year period.

Top 10 Fixed Income Manager

Barclay Hedge cites Lawton's company as one of the Top 10 Emerging Market Managers over a 3-year period. 

Top 10 Emerging Market Manager

Seagate was recognized at a GAIM conference.

Seagate GAIM Conference

Lawton was the CIO for the fund that was an early investor in a company that produced the most successful IPO in China market history.

Record Setting GoldWind IPO

Lawton helps create what is now recognized as one of China's top investment companies. 

Lawton CIO in creating China's "Outstanding Investment Corporation"

Lawton is appointed as a Financial Advisor to Kunming and Yunnan Province.

Lawton Appointed Advisor

Lawton was honored with a certificate of appreciation from Tsinghua University for his contributions to the school.

Award from Tsinghua University

Lawton and his company, Seagate Global, are recognized for their performance and initiatives.

Trophies awarded to Lawton and Seagate Global