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Liontrust UK Smaller Companies Class I - Accumulation (GBP)

Sell:1,834.62p Buy:1,878.34p Change: 5.18p (0.28%)
Prices as at 18 March 2024
Sell:1,834.62p
Buy:1,878.34p
Change: 5.18p (0.28%)
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
Prices as at 18 March 2024
Sell:1,834.62p
Buy:1,878.34p
Change: 5.18p (0.28%)
Prices as at 18 March 2024
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
The selling price currently displayed is higher than the buying price. This can occur temporarily for a variety of reasons; shortly before the market opens, after the market closes or because of extraordinary price volatility during the trading day.

Our view on this Fund

This fund does not feature on the Wealth Shortlist of funds our analysts believe have the potential to outperform their peers over the long term. This is not a recommendation to sell; however, if you are thinking of adding to your investments, we believe the Wealth Shortlist is a good place to start. View funds on the Wealth Shortlist »

Our view on the sector

Smaller companies in the UK are among the most innovative and exciting around. They can be pioneers of an emerging industry, and adapt quickly to new opportunities. We think their long-term growth prospects are compelling. Some will blossom into the giants of tomorrow. But others will struggle or fail altogether, so they are higher risk. Unlike larger companies such as Tesco or Vodafone, which might have dozens of analysts poring over their accounts, smaller companies tend to be less researched. They might only have one or two analysts covering them which creates opportunities for eagle-eyed fund managers to spot hidden gems. Over the past decade, innovations such as the internet have allowed smaller companies to level the playing field with larger rivals. Even so, they tend to be more sensitive to the UK economy then larger companies so you should expect more ups and downs along the way. We think UK smaller companies could be a great addition to a diversified portfolio able to accept the increased volatility.

Performance Analysis

Performance analysis for this fund is not available.

Investment Philosophy

Investment philosophy for this fund is not available.

Process and Portfolio Construction

Process and portfolio construction for this fund are not available.

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Fund Track Record

18/03/19 to 18/03/20 18/03/20 to 18/03/21 18/03/21 to 18/03/22 18/03/22 to 18/03/23 18/03/23 to 18/03/24
Annual return 3.81% 40.47% -1.99% -9.20% 3.21%

Please remember past performance is not a guide to future returns. Where no data is shown, figures are not available. This information is provided to help you choose your own investments, remember they can fall as well as rise in value so you may not get back the original amount invested.

Information about the fund

Fund manager biography

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Manager Name: Alex Wedge
Manager start date: 31 December 2020
Manager located in: London

Alex Wedge joined the existing Economic Advantage team of Anthony Cross, Julian Fosh, Victoria Stevens and Matt Tonge in March 2020 from Singer Capital Markets, one of the largest dedicated small cap brokers in London. Alex has spent over seven years at Singer Capital Markets, latterly as a senior member of the equity sales team. His role has included developing and communicating investment ideas to buy side clients, as well as advising corporate clients on shaping their investment case and raising equity capital. At Liontrust, Alex is assisting the team with stock selection and the day-to-day management of the Economic Advantage funds, focusing particularly on small and micro caps.

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Manager Name: Anthony Cross
Manager start date: 8 January 1998
Manager located in: London

Anthony Cross joined Liontrust in 1997 and launched the Liontrust UK Smaller Companies Fund in 1998. Before moving to Liontrust, Anthony joined Schroder Investment Management as a graduate trainee, later becoming an equity analyst before joining the Smaller Companies team in 1994. Anthony Cross graduated in 1990 from Exeter University with a degree in Politics.

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Manager Name: Julian Fosh
Manager start date: 2 June 2008
Manager located in: London

Julian Fosh joined Liontrust in 2008 from Saracen Fund Managers Ltd to co-manage the Liontrust UK Growth, Special Situations and UK Smaller Companies Funds with Anthony Cross and to develop the Liontrust Economic Advantage process. From 2004 to 2008, Julian was the co-manager of Saracen Growth Fund. Before this, Julian headed the investment department at Scottish Friendly Assurance Society Limited where he managed a range of funds including UK equity OEICs, life and pension funds. In a career that started in 1984, Julian has also worked at Britannia Investment Managers and Scottish Amicable. Julian graduated in 1984 from Merton College Oxford with an MA in Jurisprudence.

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Manager Name: Victoria Stevens
Manager start date: 1 June 2015
Manager located in: London

Victoria Stevens joined the Economic Advantage team at Liontrust in June 2015 as a partner and fund manager to help research and analyse investment opportunities primarily across the small cap universe. She previously worked for almost 5 years at the growth company specialist broking and advisory firm finnCap Ltd, latterly as deputy head of corporate broking. Prior to joining finnCap, Victoria was a senior reporter and diary editor at the financial newspaper City AM, having studied Modern Languages at Oxford University.

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Manager Name: Matthew Tonge
Manager start date: 1 September 2015
Manager located in: London

Matthew Tonge joined the Liontrust trading desk in 2003 from Barclays Capital Asset Management, becoming a partner in 2011. Responsible for execution across all the firm's assets, in 2014 he was voted Mid-Tier trader of the year by The Trade magazine for his work in mid and small cap stocks, the inaugural year of the award. Having worked closely with Anthony and Julian for many years, in September 2015 he joined the Economic Advantage team to help research and analyse companies across the small cap universe. Matt graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2000, with First Class Batchelor degrees in Manufacturing Engineering (BENG) & Commerce (BCOM), winning the Gilbert Walker Prize in Engineering and Economics as top student in his year.

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You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account