HL comment
Our view on this Fund
The tough economic outlook is not a surprise to Neil Woodford, who has positioned the portfolio defensively for some time. However, he believes there are certain companies with sustainable dividends and earnings that can still thrive in this environment. These include pharmaceutical companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca, and tobacco companies such as BAT and Reynolds American, which have been positive for performance recently against an uncertain economic backdrop.
14-11-2011
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HL sector comment: UK Equity Income
Our view on this sector
Many equity income stalwarts have performed admirably during the stock market turmoil of summer and autumn 2011. Pharmaceutical and telecommunication companies are two areas that have consistently paid high dividends and their valuations remain undemanding. In addition, the resumption of BP's dividend in 2011 helped boost the sector. This remains a competitive sector and investors have rich pickings with excellent fund managers who have managed money through many different economic cycles.
13-12-2011
