Edinburgh Investment Trust - Bronze

INVESTMENT TRUST RESEARCH UPDATE: Trust rating moved to Bronze

Jackie Beard, FCSI 30 June, 2014 | 11:54AM
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Following the Morningstar OBSR Analyst Ratings Meeting on 12th June 2014, we have moved the Edinburgh Investment Trust (EDIN) to a Morningstar Analyst Rating™ of Bronze. The fund’s Gold rating was previously Under Review following the announcement that former manager, Neil Woodford, was leaving Invesco Perpetual. Mark Barnett was appointed by the board as the new manager in January 2014. Barnett is a talented fund manager with a strong track record on similar mandates; however, in taking on the management of this fund, and the Invesco Perpetual Income and High Income funds, his assets under management have increased by over £20bn. Along with the departure of Mr Woodford, the UK equity team at Invesco Perpetual has also recently lost another fund manager and two analysts, departures that Mr Barnett has moved swiftly to replace. We are mindful of the considerable increase in assets under Mr Barnett’s management that may affect his investment process and portfolio construction, along with the changes to his team. However, the closed-ended nature of this fund gives some comfort that Mr Barnett can stay true to his investment style. We believe a Bronze rating is warranted at this time.

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Security NamePriceChange (%)Morningstar
Rating
Edinburgh Investment Ord727.00 GBX0.69Rating

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Jackie Beard, FCSI

Jackie Beard, FCSI  is Director of Manager Research Services, Morningstar EMEA

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