James Henderson: Woodford's fire sale is creating the 'perfect storm' for buyers

Fund forced to sell off part of portfolio

David Brenchley
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The sale of stock by Neil Woodford's stable of funds is creating opportunities to buy interesting companies at depressed valuations, according to James Henderson, manager of Henderson Opportunities Trust (HOT).

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