Flexibility and high-conviction gives McLeod-Clarke the edge

BlackRock UK Income manager goes top-quartile with barbell approach to investing

Since assuming control of the BlackRock UK Income fund in February 2007, Nick McLeod-Clarke’s flexible and high conviction approach has helped the fund achieve top-quartile performance. Over one year to 17 August, the vehicle sits sixth out of 81 funds in the IMA UK Equity Income sector, up 2.8% against an average decline of 9.5%, according to Morningstar. BlackRock UK Income aims to provide an above-average and growing income, without sacrificing the benefits of long-term capital growth. What is your investment style? The style is based on flexibility and high conviction. I d...