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In this first episode of the Fund Selectors podcast, host and award-winning fund researcher Lucy Walker speaks to Simon Evan-Cook, manager of the Downing Fox multi-manager range.
Simon, a vocal advocate of active fund management, discusses his investment philosophy and his belief that it is possible to beat the market by unearthing and selecting talented, experienced and diligent fund managers.
Simon goes on to explain how he identifies passionate fund managers, the traits ‘exceptional’ fund managers demonstrate, his approach to portfolio construction, and the role of diversification within his portfolios.
Downing launched the VT Downing Fox Funds range in June of 2023. The multi-asset range, designed specifically for UK financial advisers, consists of four fund of funds that differ by the amount they hold in equities: 40%, 60%, 80% and 100%. The Fox range is managed by Simon Evan-Cook and Alex Paget.
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