Jupiter

Investors looking to purchase consistently outperforming funds may end up paying more to do so in future, Jupiter's CIO John Chatfeild-Roberts has said.

Cédric de Fonclare, manager, European equities at Jupiter, reveals the type of company that is set to flourish in times of uncertainty.

Investment trust broker Winterflood has dropped Alexander Darwall's Jupiter European Opportunities trust from its buy list, deeming the trust too expensive to buy after its shares drifted onto a premium.

Jupiter's Merlin multi-manager team, led by CIO John Chatfeild-Roberts, have refused to rule out the possibility of a default by a nation in "the garlic belt" of Mediterranean countries.

One could be forgiven for feeling slightly more optimistic about the future of the investment trust sector after a number of key corporate battles in recent months.

Jupiter chief investment officer John Chatfeild-Roberts has outlined the shape of his Merlin Conservative portfolio, which will launch later this month, marking the fifth edition to his £7bn strong fund of funds range.

Thirty-year industry veteran Richard Pease is director of European equities at Henderson, sole manager of the £402m European Special Situations fund and co-manager of the £828m European Growth fund.

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Managers are increasingly concerned about the future resilience of UK dividends as payouts hit record levels and a slowing economy prompts the need for companies to reallocate capital.

Jupiter's Merlin multi-manager team, headed by CIO John Chatfeild-Roberts, have initiated a holding in Terry Smith's Fundsmith Equity fund as they increase their exposure to 'global titan' corporates.