Ignis's Shaw focuses on good covenant strength to capture steady stream of income

Ignis UK Property manager believes commercial property sector offers investors more secure income stream and potential for long-term capital growth

George Shaw has managed the Ignis UK Property fund – formerly the Resolution Asset Management Property fund – since September 2007. Launched in December 2004, and sitting in the IMA Property sector, the £556m vehicle is the top performer over five years to February 12 up 0.71% against a sector average decline of 11.5%, according to Morningstar. On a three-year view, the fund is ranked third out of 27 vehicles, down 21.8% compared to a sector decline of 37.5%. Over twelve months it is up 13.7% against a sector average of 20.3%. Ignis UK Property aims to achieve income and capital gr...