M&G Recovery - Bronze

FUND RESEARCH UPDATE: Fund Rating downgraded to Bronze

Jeremy Beckwith 21 January, 2015 | 9:17AM
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Following a recent Morningstar Analyst Ratings meeting, we have downgraded the M&G Recovery fund to a Morningstar Analyst Rating™ of Bronze. The fund previously held a Gold rating. We continue to value the fund’s impressive stability in management, as fund manager Tom Dobell has been at the helm here since March 2000. We also acknowledge that Mr Dobell has remained true to his process despite the large increase in the fund’s assets between 2009 and 2012. However, we are concerned by the continued outflows from the fund, which have been nearing all-time highs in recent months. In combination with the hefty stakes held in a large number of companies in the portfolio (some of which are highly illiquid), these could inhibit the manager’s ability to drive the fund to the same degree of success that investors had experienced in the earlier part of his tenure. We acknowledge that Mr Dobell has remained true to the process that has been successful in the past and we believe that the fund still has merit. However, a Bronze rating provides a better reflection of our current conviction in this fund.

See the latest Morningstar OBSR fund rating news here.

The information contained within is for educational and informational purposes ONLY. It is not intended nor should it be considered an invitation or inducement to buy or sell a security or securities noted within nor should it be viewed as a communication intended to persuade or incite you to buy or sell security or securities noted within. Any commentary provided is the opinion of the author and should not be considered a personalised recommendation. The information contained within should not be a person's sole basis for making an investment decision. Please contact your financial professional before making an investment decision.

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Securities Mentioned in Article

Security NamePriceChange (%)Morningstar
Rating
M&G Recovery GBP A Acc298.73 GBP1.17Rating

About Author

Jeremy Beckwith  is Director of Manager Research for Morningstar UK

© Copyright 2024 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved.

Terms of Use        Privacy Policy        Modern Slavery Statement        Cookie Settings        Disclosures