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Fundamental bottom up analysis of investments leads to bumper profits
Bertrand Faure reflects on another great return in August taking YTD performance to +5%, whilst the market flounders down -10% after volatility creates opportunities for outsized gains.
Monthly Fund Commentary
Recovery continues in Europe
Bertrand Faure discusses why active and fundamental management is critical as European markets start to recover.
Monthly Fund Commentary
European stocks turning bullish
Bertrand Faure reflects on the impact of the H1 2020 crisis and investor optimism now that lockdown measures are easing.
Monthly Fund Commentary
Stocks becoming too expensive
Bertrand Faure reflects on April's rally and debates whether stock markets are a future pricing tool rather than a reflection of the economy.
Monthly Fund Commentary
Investing in resilient companies with strong cash flow generation is key to managing downside
Bertrand Faure describes the strategies and plans to come out of the temporary crisis on a stronger footing.
Monthly Fund Commentary
How will inactivity in China impact European markets?
Bertrand Faure and team have undertaken a study on each of the individual positions in the portfolio to develop an understanding of the direct and indirect impact of a prolonged period of inactivity in China.
Monthly Fund Commentary
2019 proved to be high-quality, despite the surprises
Despite the many surprises of 2019, it was a good year for the Fund. Bertrand Faure comments.
Monthly Fund Commentary
Strong performance to close out the year
Bertrand Faure explains the Fund's strong performance for November.
Monthly Fund Commentary
Some strong H1 results despite equity markets’ lack of direction
Bertrand Faure provides an overview of the top and bottom contributors to the Fund.
Monthly Fund Commentary
European equity markets are showing signs of becoming more rational in 2019
Bertrand Faure provides insight on the European equity markets and his Fund’s investment process.