Fund in Focus
Meera Patel's Fund in Focus
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Old Mutual UK Select Smaller Companies
3rd Feb to 10th Feb 2012Smaller company shares endured a difficult 2011. Even managers with superb long-term track records in the sector struggled, including Dan Nickols, manager of the Old Mutual UK Select Smaller Companies Fund. Read Meera Patel's Fund in Focus
Previous Funds in Focus
Mark Dampier's Fund in Focus
Marlborough Multi Cap Income
27th Jan to 3rd Feb 2012
I'm amazed Giles Hargreave hasn't attracted a wider following, as his Marlborough Special Situations and UK Micro-Cap Growth funds have both been exceptional. Read Mark Dampier's Fund in Focus
Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Walker Crips Equity Income Fund
20th Jan to 27th Jan 2012
Difficult times lie ahead for the UK with high unemployment, feeble growth and problems in the euro zone. Yet, according to Jan Luthman and Stephen Bailey, managers of the Walker Crips Equity Income Fund, it is not all doom and gloom. Read Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Mark Dampier's Fund in Focus
BlackRock Gold & General
13th Jan to 20th Jan 2012
Evy Hambro, the manager of BlackRock Gold & General Fund, is more bullish on the prospects for his fund than I can ever remember. He compares gold equities to a "coiled spring" ready to bounce back strongly. Read Mark Dampier's Fund in Focus
Richard Troue's Fund in Focus
Newton Global Higher Income
6th Jan to 13th Jan 2012
James Harries, manager of the Newton Global Higher Income Fund, uses Newton's trademark thematic process to identify themes set to drive long-term growth, and then looks for companies set to benefit. Read Richard Troue's Fund in Focus
Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
M&G Optimal Income
30th Dec to 6th Jan 2012
One manager allocating more of his portfolio to higher risk high yield bonds at present is Richard Woolnough in the M&G Optimal Income Fund. Read Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Troy Trojan Income Fund
23rd Dec to 30th Dec 2011
When the late Lord Weinstock, the former Chief Executive of GEC, became disillusioned with his wealth managers, he set up his own family office to look after his interests. It was named 'Troy' after his Derby-winning racehorse and has evolved into an accomplished fund management business. Read Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Franklin UK Mid Cap Fund
16th Dec to 23rd Dec 2011
UK mid cap funds generally invest in companies in the FTSE 250 Index, the 250 largest companies outside the FTSE 100. A dedicated fund in this area might seem unusual; after all, almost any UK manager can invest here if they want to. Read Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Ignis Argonaut European Alpha
9th Dec to 16th Dec 2011
Barry Norris, manager of the Ignis Argonaut European Alpha Fund, believes that as despair deepens, the chance of a sharp market move, up or down, increases. On the one-hand, if the Eurozone breaks up, or it is perceived that it will, markets are likely to tumble further. Read Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Jupiter Ecology
2nd Dec to 9th Dec 2011
Launched in 1988, the Jupiter Ecology Fund was one of the first ethical unit trusts in the UK. Managed by Charlie Thomas, it invests worldwide in companies demonstrating a positive commitment to the protection of the environment. Read Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Henderson European Special Situations
25th Nov to 2nd Dec 2011
In turbulent markets an experienced fund manager is vital to maximising returns. Richard Pease has an outstanding record of managing European equities. Read Rob Morgan's Fund in Focus
Richard Troue's Fund in Focus
Schroder Tokyo
18th Nov to 25th Nov 2011
Some Japanese companies are going through something of an annus horribilis. However, Andrew Rose, manager of the Schroder Tokyo Fund, cites an improving outlook for profits, robust balance sheets and strong cash generation as reasons to be positive. Read Richard Troue's Fund in Focus
Ben Yearsley's Fund in Focus
JM Finn Global Opportunities
11th Nov to 18th Nov 2011
As part of the Hargreaves Lansdown research team I get to meet a great number of fund managers. It's a great pleasure, especially when the manager involved is as enthusiastic as Anthony Eaton of JM Finn Global Opportunities fund. Read Ben Yearsley's Fund in Focus
Mark Dampier's Fund in Focus
GLG Japan CoreAlpha
4th Nov to 11th Nov 2011
There have been so many false dawns on Japan over the years that investors are rightly sceptical, but a recent meeting with Stephen Harker of the GLG Japan CoreAlpha Fund highlighted to me that Japan stands out as very good value. Read Mark Dampier's Fund in Focus
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