Regression analysis: UK All Companies

UK All Companies have had a good run but, as with other parts of the markets, this summer's correction has affected the sector too, testing the skills of active managers

On the whole, UK All Companies funds have enjoyed a good run over the past three years, whether they were truly actively managed, closet or tracker. Mid-cap focused funds have performed best, although others are not far behind. But current indecisive markets have left some of this year's early stars lagging. The UK All Companies sector is the biggest in the fund industry. At £105.5bn, according to August figures from the IMA, it makes up 37.5% of all pure equity sectors, and 27.9% of all collective funds. Over three years, the sector returned an average of 59.2% to the end of September, a...