Positive change in a negative year: What were the best-performing funds of 2020?

Sustainability and global equity vehicles dominate

Lauren Mason
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US and global equity funds, as well as vehicles with a focus on sustainability, fared best throughout the course of 2020 according to data from FE fundinfo, with Baillie Gifford portfolios taking five of the top ten spots for best performers last year.

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