Compass: The AIC’s monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, it’s all about elections. Ian Cowie crosses the pond, biotech managers talk US politics and we examine how UK trusts fared under different governments.
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The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Webinar
In this recent webinar, Matthew Brett, the Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Manager, outlines how the trust aims to capitalise on the country’s unique growth opportunities. Capital at risk.
Baillie Gifford Pacific Horizon Investment Trust: opportunities and challenges
In this webinar, Roderick Snell, manager of Pacific Horizon Investment Trust discusses how the trust seeks out the fastest growing companies in the most rapidly growing and populous region of the world. Capital at risk.
Witan Investment Trust: Meet the Manager, Mark Baribeau, Jennison Associates
Jennison manage a global equity mandate on behalf of Witan. Mark Baribeau, Head of Global Equities at Jennison, discusses how he seeks to invest in a portfolio of market leading companies with exceptional growth properties.
Witan Investment Trust: Meet the Manager, Peter Davies, Lansdowne Partners
Lansdowne manage a global portfolio on behalf of Witan. Peter Davies, Head of Developed Strategy at Lansdowne, discusses how they build an adaptable portfolio for underappreciated or contrarian trends.
Alex Wright: A decade to remember
Alex Wright, portfolio manager of Fidelity Special Values, reflects on what has been a highly unusual decade.
Investors more sceptical about ESG claims than last year
Three in five private investors still consider ESG.
Witan Investment Trust: Meet the Manager, Michael Lindsell, Lindsell Train
Lindsell Train manage a global equities portfolio on behalf of Witan. Michael Lindsell, Co-founder of Lindsell Train, discusses how they invest in durable businesses with long-term growth prospects.
Witan Investment Trust: Meet the Manager, Andy Headley, Veritas Asset Management
Veritas manage a global equities portfolio on behalf of Witan. Andy Headley, Co-founder and Head of Global Strategies at Veritas, discusses how they identify high quality companies and buy them when they are attractively valued.
Witan Investment Trust: Meet the Manager, Mike Trigg, WCM Investment Management
WCM manage a global equities portfolio on behalf of Witan. Mike Trigg, President and Portfolio Manager at WCM, discusses how they seek out high quality companies with a strong culture.
Witan Investment Trust: Meet the Manager, Brian Kersmanc, GQG Partners
GQG manage an emerging markets equity mandate on behalf of Witan. Brian Kersmanc, Portfolio Manager at GQG, discusses their “forward quality” approach.
Witan Investment Trust: Meet the Manager, James Hart.
Investment Director James Hart discusses how the investment team at Witan select specialist collective funds to take advantage of higher growth sectors or assets that perform different from global equity markets.
Renewable energy investment company managers comment on energy price cap
Energy price cap “represents more of an anaesthetic than a solution”.
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QuotedData’s weekly news show 26th April 2024
abrdn European Logistics Income’s NAV takes a hit as strategic review continues
Form 8.5 (EPT/RI)-Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd Amend
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Cohen & Steers Capital Management - Form 8.3 - Tritax Big Box REIT plc
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