Liontrust European Growth - Neutral

FUND RESEARCH UPDATE: Fund rating downgraded to Neutral

Ruli Viljoen 30 June, 2014 | 11:55AM
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Following the Morningstar OBSR Analyst Ratings Meeting on 12th June 2014, we have downgraded the Liontrust European Growth fund to a Morningstar OBSR Analyst Rating™ of Neutral. The fund previously held a Bronze rating. While we acknowledge the continuity and long-term involvement in the investment process provided by co-manager James Inglis-Jones, our level of conviction in the fund has waned following the retirement of co-manager Gary West in 2013 and the recent evolution of the process, which has altered the composition of the portfolio significantly. The intention of this is to create a more balanced portfolio; however, as yet this is untested and has reduced our confidence in the likely performance profile of the fund and in its ability to outperform.  We therefore believe a Neutral rating to be more appropriate at this stage.

See the latest Morningstar OBSR fund rating news here.

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Securities Mentioned in Article

Security NamePriceChange (%)Morningstar
Rating
Liontrust European Dynamic R Inc356.54 GBP0.96Rating

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Ruli Viljoen

Ruli Viljoen  is Head of Manager Selection, Morningstar UK

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