To give an income together with some capital growth over the long term by investing, mainly, in a portfolio of UK company shares. The fund may also invest in fixed interest securities.
The six months to the end of June have been a challenging period for UK equities, and particularly for those investing in smaller companies. Volatility has been a key feature of the market. With risk-averse investors seeking the perceived safety of shares in large companies, smaller companies have underperformed relative to the market.
While many small and medium-sized companies are now trading at their most attractive valuations in several years, their share prices may prove vulnerable to ongoing economic concerns.
Latest Price |
808.10p |
IMA Sector |
UK Equity Income |
Currency |
British Pound |
Launch Date |
16/10/1970 |
Fund Size |
n/a |
Fund Manager |
Richard Dunbar |
ISIN |
GB0031744963 |
Dividend |
5.82p |