Fund managers: Michael Godfrey and Matthew Vaight
Products available: ISA, OEIC & Savings Plan
The Fund’s sole objective is long term capital growth. It invests wholly or mainly in a range of Asian (including Australasian) securities. When not wholly invested as above, the Fund may invest in global securities with the exception of Japanese securities.
The Fund comprises a concentrated portfolio of 60-80 stocks from the 11 major Pacific Basin stockmarkets. Stocks selected fall into two broad investment categories: sustainable growth stocks of high quality but at low market valuations, and good quality, low-priced stocks that are temporarily out of favour.
Michael Godfrey
Michael Godfrey joined M&G in August 2004 as a fund manager on the equity structured products desk. He is a member of the global team and is co-manager of the M&G Asian Fund.
Prior to joining M&G, Michael worked for Shell Pensions Management Services as an assistant portfolio manager and was later promoted to portfolio manager. Prior to this, Michael worked for Westpac Investment Manager as a portfolio manager.
He graduated in 1997 from UTS, Sydney, with a Bachelor of Business, majoring in finance and economics. Michael has also completed the Securities Institute of Australia’s graduate diploma in applied finance.
Matthew Vaight
Matthew Vaight joined M&G’s UK equity desk in 1996. He is a member of the global team and is co-manager of the M&G Asian Fund.
Matthew graduated from Oxford University with an honours degree in mathematics. He is a member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals (UKSIP).
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