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Ninety One UK Alpha Fund Class I - Income (GBP)

Sell:372.85p Buy:372.85p Change: 2.44p (0.66%)
Prices as at 24 December 2024
Sell:372.85p
Buy:372.85p
Change: 2.44p (0.66%)
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
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Prices as at 24 December 2024
Sell:372.85p
Buy:372.85p
Change: 2.44p (0.66%)
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
Invest now
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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

The UK stock market is home to lots of world-class companies. From international giants to a diverse array of smaller businesses. This provides a rich hunting ground for fund managers in this sector. They all try to grow investors' money over the long term, but each goes about it in a different way. Some focus on larger companies in the FTSE 100 index, others invest in medium-sized or smaller companies, and some have the flexibility to invest in any company, regardless of size. Some aim to match or deliver a return similar to the broader UK stock market. Others have the freedom to try and make as much money as possible for investors and take more risks. That could mean investing in only a small number of companies, for instance. A fund that invests in UK shares is normally the first port of call for UK-based investors. But with such a variety on offer, investors should make sure a fund is right for their circumstances before investing.

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 -7.04% 7.91% -5.78% 11.45% 6.13%

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: Ben Needham
Manager start date: 3 April 2023
Manager located in: TBC

Ben is a portfolio manager at Ninety One. He is manager of the UK Equity Income Strategy, and an analyst within the Quality team. Ben is based in the firm's London office. Prior to joining the firm he was a Pan European analyst at Threadneedle and prior to that a UK analyst at Aviva Investors. Ben graduated from the University of Bath with a BSc Honours first class degree in Business Administration. Ben holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and has passed Level III of the CFA® Programme.

Manager Name: Anna Farmbrough
Manager start date: 1 July 2022
Manager located in: TBC

Anna is an investment specialist within the specialist Quality investment team at Ninety One. She is a portfolio manager with a focus on UK equities, and co-portfolio manager for the UK Alpha Fund and the Luxembourg domiciled GSF UK Alpha Fund. Prior to joining the firm she was a UK equity analyst at Threadneedle, and prior to that a UK equity analyst at Schroders. Anna graduated from the University of Durham with a BA degree in History (with Honours). In addition, Anna has passed Level III of the CFA® Programme.

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Manager Name: Simon Brazier
Manager start date: 12 January 2015
Manager located in: London

Simon is Co-Head of Quality at Ninety One. He is a portfolio manager with a focus on UK equities, and manager of the UK Alpha Fund and the Luxembourg domiciled GSF UK Alpha Fund. He is also responsible for the co-management of the specialist Quality investment team. Simon is based in the firm's London office. Prior to joining the firm, Simon worked for Threadneedle where he was Head of UK Equities and responsible for the portfolio management of the Threadneedle UK Fund. He has been managing funds for over twenty years, having started his career with Schroders in 1998.Simon graduated from Durham University and the University of Aix-Marseille with a BA Honours degree in Economics with French. Simon holds the Institute of Investment Management and Research (IIMR) certificate.

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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
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