Every week our panel of advisers compare and contrast two well known investment funds and give the thumbs up or down on what they see.
00:01 | 14 Oct 2009
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Daniel Grote
Advisers are positive about this fund, one of the most consistent in the Cautious Managed sector, not least because of the quality of manager Bill McQuaker.
00:01 | 07 Oct 2009
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Daniel Grote
Our advisers are split on this £274 million fund as, despite its attractive yield, a low exposure to international equities means it could miss out if the recovery persists.
00:01 | 30 Sep 2009
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Daniel Grote
Fund manager Hugh Young’s proven track record and a positive outlook for stocks in the Asia Pacific ex Japan region persuade our adviser panel to endorse this fund.
10:08 | 28 Aug 2009
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Daniel Grote
Despite a recent dip in performance, John Chatfeild-Roberts’ strong long-term track record and shrewd defensive plays make him a hold for both panellists this week.
07:00 | 18 Aug 2009
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Daniel Grote
A stock-picking style that undermines this fund's label as 'unconstrained' brings a mixed verdict from our adviser panel despite good long-term performance.
09:00 | 24 Jul 2009
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Daniel Grote
Negativity about UK banks meant the fund did not benefit from the recent rally but its strong stance makes it attractive for our adviser panel
08:52 | 09 Jul 2009
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Daniel Grote
Both advisers give this fund the green light although one is mindful that performance may falter if and when inflation picks up.
09:00 | 26 Jun 2009
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Daniel Grote
A recent spell of relatively poor performance has divided our advisers this week. One believes the managers deserve more time, the other is turning elsewhere.
09:00 | 18 Jun 2009
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Daniel Grote
A positive long-term track record and keeping a lid on losses in the downturn persuade our adviser panel to keep a thumbs up on this fund.
00:01 | 11 Jun 2009
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Daniel Grote
Despite a recent rough patch in this fund’s fortunes, both advisers give Harry Nimmo’s fund the green light because of its strong track record.
09:00 | 05 Jun 2009
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Daniel Grote
Quentin Fitzsimmons’ fund has performed solidly in tough markets, although its long-term approach won’t appeal to those hoping for a swift upturn in equities.
09:00 | 28 May 2009
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Daniel Grote
Tipping the fund towards the business cycle has allowed Chris Rice to avoid the worst of the recession and advisers commend its low volality for safety in a storm.
09:00 | 21 May 2009
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Iain Martin
The departure of Citywire AA-rated Dan Roberts leaves our adviser panel split on whether investors should stick with the fund as Chris Murphy steps into his shoes.
09:00 | 15 May 2009
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Daniel Grote
The manager’s good long-term record earns the fund the thumbs up from our adviser panel, as it begins to perform better following a big first quarter loss.
09:00 | 07 May 2009
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Daniel Grote
An impressive track record but disappointing underperformance more recently earn this fund one positive and one negative verdict from our adviser panel
17:32 | 30 Apr 2009
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Daniel Grote
Both advisers rate this fund’s track record and management although one emphasises his belief that it is not a holding for the faint-hearted.
09:00 | 27 Apr 2009
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Daniel Grote
Despite its descent in the sector rankings this year, the fund’s consistent performance over the longer term and the manager’s abilities impress our adviser panel.
09:00 | 14 Apr 2009
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Daniel Grote
Despite a slight dip in this fund’s fortunes recently, both advisers rate it a hold for its consistent – if not showy – track record and its diversity.
09:00 | 09 Apr 2009
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Daniel Grote
The raft of managers in the Asia Pacific Excluding Japan sector who moved up the Citywire rankings last month points to the recent healthy performance of funds in the sector.
00:01 | 02 Apr 2009
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Daniel Grote
Strong long-term performance and a respected lead manager is keeping this fund on our advisers’ preferred list, despite its unashamedly focused approach.
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