The Isis Stewardship Growth fund has managed to stay the most popular ethical portfolio with investors despite fierce competition in the UK All Companies sector
Close to 20 years ago, the first ethical fund was launched in the UK. Now at £515m in assets under management, the Isis Stewardship Growth fund is by far the largest of its kind in the UK All Companies sector and its best performer. There are some 13 funds in the peer group following ethical mandates, with Credit Suisse Fellowship fund the second largest with just £74m under management. Ted Scott, manager of Stewardship Growth, follows a disciplined screening process on the portfolio, investing in companies that are only identified as appropriate by an independent committee. Aidan Kearne...
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