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Schroder Inst UK Smaller Companies Class I - Income (GBP)

Sell:1,047.00p Buy:1,047.00p Change: 3.00p (0.29%)
Prices as at 20 December 2024
Sell:1,047.00p
Buy:1,047.00p
Change: 3.00p (0.29%)
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 20 December 2024
Sell:1,047.00p
Buy:1,047.00p
Change: 3.00p (0.29%)
Prices as at 20 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
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

20/12/19 to 20/12/20 20/12/20 to 20/12/21 20/12/21 to 20/12/22 20/12/22 to 20/12/23 20/12/23 to 20/12/24
Annual return 6.16% 19.35% -21.87% -1.63% 13.92%

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: Andrew Brough
Manager start date: 1 May 2015
Manager located in: London

Andy Brough is the Head of the Pan European Small and Mid Cap team at Schroders, responsible for managing the Schroder UK Mid 250 Fund since its launch in 1999 and the Schroder UK Smaller Companies Fund. He became sole head of the team in 2016, having co-led since 2002. He also took lead management on the Schroder UK Mid Cap investment trust in 2016, having been a manager since May 2003. He joined Schroders in 1987 and is based in London. Andy was a Fund Manager at Schroders from 1987 to 2002, with responsibility for a range of UK mid and small cap retail and institutional portfolios. He began co-managing the Schroder Institutional UK Smaller Companies Fund and the Schroder UK Smaller Companies Fund in 1994. Qualifications: Chartered Accountant; BSc in Economics from Manchester University.

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Manager Name: Iain Staples
Manager start date: 1 May 2015
Manager located in: London

Iain Staples is a Fund Manager at Schroders, responsible for co-managing the Schroder Institutional UK Smaller Companies Fund. He joined the Pan European Small and Mid Cap team as an analyst focussing on UK companies. He joined Schroders in 2012 and is based in London. Iain was an Analyst at Hoare Govett, Clear Capital and Altium from 1999 to 2012, working on the sell-side. Qualifications: MSc in Theoretical Physics from Manchester University; MA in Mathematics from Cambridge University.

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