fund manager of the new star uk growth fund is optimistic the market could be 20% higher within a year's time
Despite steep declines in the stock markets, Stephen Whittaker, the replacement manager of the New Star UK Growth fund, is remarkably bullish in his outlook and has positioned the portfolio for a market recovery. Whittaker spent 15 years at Perpetual (now Invesco Perpetual) before leaving last May to join New Star in one of a succession of high profile hires by New Star. During his time at Perpetual he built up an excellent performance track record managing the Perpetual UK Growth fund. In joining New Star, he replaces Alan Miller, New Star's chief investment officer, who was taken off...
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