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FP Octopus UK Micro Cap Growth Class P - Accumulation (GBP)

Sell:265.08p Buy:265.08p Change: 1.19p (0.45%)
Prices as at 24 December 2024
Sell:265.08p
Buy:265.08p
Change: 1.19p (0.45%)
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 24 December 2024
Sell:265.08p
Buy:265.08p
Change: 1.19p (0.45%)
Prices as at 24 December 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

24/12/19 to 24/12/20 24/12/20 to 24/12/21 24/12/21 to 24/12/22 24/12/22 to 24/12/23 24/12/23 to 24/12/24
Annual return 31.70% 20.49% -32.75% -7.04% 1.91%

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

Manager Name: Chris McVey
Manager start date: 10 December 2016
Manager located in: TBC

Chris joined Octopus in 2016, from Citigroup, where he was most recently a specialist UK Small and Mid-Cap Equity research analyst operating across a variety of sectors. Previously, he was an investment manager and analyst at Gartmore for almost seven years, working across a variety of mandates, again wholly focused on AIM and UK small cap equities.

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Manager Name: Dominic Weller
Manager start date: 10 December 2016
Manager located in: London

Dominic joined the Smaller Companies team as an analyst in 2015, having previously gained in management consulting as well as with several start-ups. He is currently studying towards the CFA designation, and provides analytical support across the different product lines.

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Manager Name: Richard Power
Manager start date: 1 May 2016
Manager located in: London

Richard has over 20 years' experience of smaller company investment and has been responsible for small caps at Octopus since 2004. He is the primary fund manager of the FP Octopus UK Micro-Cap Growth Fund and oversees the investment process of the team. Prior to joining Octopus, Richard managed small-cap funds at both Close Brothers and Duncan Lawrie, where he ran an award-winning fund.

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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