Fund manager: Michael Stiasny
Products available: ISA, OEIC & Savings Plan
The Fund's prime objective is long term capital growth. It invests predominantly in a diversified portfolio of European (excluding United Kingdom) securities, though it may also invest in companies which are listed or registered outside Europe but trade within it. Income is of secondary importance when investments are selected.
The Fund is well diversified, containing around 50 stocks, with a bias towards blue chip stocks and invests in companies from all continental European markets.
Michael joined Prudential Portfolio Managers in 1998. He became a pan-European analyst in September 2001 covering the pharmaceuticals and leisure, entertainment and hotels sectors. In February 2005 he was promoted to head of equity research. In June 2007 he became co-fund manager of the M&G European Fund and in February 2008 he took over sole management of this fund.
Michael graduated from Oxford University in 1997 with a First in politics and philosophy. He also is a CFA charterholder.
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