Analysis

Large banking positions have led to several funds in the UK Equity Income sector shedding more than ...

Election winner expected to focus on economy for short term

Current deputy manager gearing up to inherit OM's UK Select Mid Cap fund in 2009

Manager moves toward consumer-facing sectors in anticipation of equity market bottom

Darling plan designed to address bank liabilities, capital and lack of liquidity, and US bailout package has morphed to follow its example

Manager seeks to generate returns by exploiting movements in interest and exchange rates through long or short positions in bonds, futures and forward contracts

Ex-Schroders manager seeks out strong companies where share price weakness is deemed temporary and balance sheet strength is a key criterion

Active Managed sector has seen tough three years with only two funds in the sector posting positive returns and average manager down 11%

Charlie Awdry's Gartmore's China Opportunities fund has lost more than 50% in past year, but still tops performance table over medium term