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Ranking
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Sector:
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Europe-Equity-General |
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Size:
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£3 400 000 |
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Sector Rank:
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20 out of 22 |
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(lump sum over 3 years to 31 Mar 2004)
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Overall Rank:
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220 out of 243 |
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(lump sum over 3 years to 31 Mar 2004)
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| R20000 invested on 31 Mar 2001 was worth R14 689 at 31 Mar 2004 |
((9.78)% annual compound return)
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| R5000 per month since 31 Mar 2001 was worth R157 069 at 31 Mar 2004 |
((9.00)% annual return compounded monthly)
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| Please note that offshore fund performance figures are calculated from NAV prices (ie, equivalent to sell-to-sell) and therefore not directly comparable to domestic fund performance figures on this site. |
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Management
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| Adrian Farthing |
| Adrian joined Old Mutual Asset Managers (UK) in September 2000 as head of european equity. He was previously head of continental european equities and head of large cap Pan-European equity research at Hill Samuel Asset Management. Adrian joined Equitable Life as assistant fund manager European equities. In 1990 he moved to Bankers Trust Investment Management as European equities fund manager. In 1994 Adrian joined Lloyds Investment Management as European equities fund manager as they merged with Hill Samuel Asset Management.
Adrian has a BA(Hons) in Economics and Social Studies at Manchester. He is an Affliliate of Society of Investment Professionals. |
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Focus and Objective
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This sterling-denominated unit trust invests exclusively in units of the Old Mutual European Blue Chip Trust. It aims to offer above average growth over the longer term. The portfolio holds shares across Continental Europe, excluding the United Kingdom. The fund manager actively seeks shares showing above average growth potential, an entrepreneurial attitude and the potential to increase market share.
This fund is for investors who believe that European companies offer good growth opportunities. They must be prepared for short term fluctuations and thus be able to invest for at least 3 - 5 years.
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Technical overview
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| Formation Date: |
07 Apr 1999 |
| Original Price: |
100.00 |
| Pricing System: |
Forward |
| Base Currency: |
£ |
| Domicile: |
Guernsey |
| Rollup Fund: |
Yes |
| Benchmark: |
MSCI Europe ex UK index |
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Top holdings on 31 Dec 2003
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Share (Sector)
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Value
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% of fund
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| DUTCHPETROLEU (Energy) |
£159 800 |
4.70% |
| TELEFONICA (Telecom) |
£108 800 |
3.20% |
| BNPPARIBAS (Financial Services) |
£102 000 |
3.00% |
| NOKIA (Technology) |
£98 600 |
2.90% |
| SOCGEN (Financial Services) |
£85 000 |
2.50% |
| UBS (Financial Services) |
£78 200 |
2.30% |
| DAIMLERCHRYSL (Auto) |
£74 800 |
2.20% |
| INGGROEP (Insurance) |
£71 400 |
2.10% |
| FORTIS (Financial Services) |
£64 600 |
1.90% |
| NOVARTIS (Healthcare) |
£61 200 |
1.80% |
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TOTALS
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£904 400
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26.60%
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