Hill Samuel Pan European Smllr Cmpns Fnd

Advantages: Great performance...
Disadvantages: ...until recently

...I have had an Invesco European Smaller companies unit trust for almost three years now and it has been one of the best investments I have made. This unit trust took a quarter of the money I invested in a PEP, just before PEPs were replaced by ISAs. In the time I have had it, my investment has doubled. The Smaller companies unit trust from Invesco has been a consistent performer over the last few years and, while it's value does fluctuate like any other investment, it has shown a steady state of growth and it looks like it should continue to do so. Europe appears to be a good place to invest money and the Smaller Companies unit trust, while being more volatile than European Growth fund, does have the potential for greater growth. Invesco describe this fund as being medium to high risk, so it is not for the nervous but it is a good... Read review

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Advantages: Impressive growth
Disadvantages: Five and half % initial charge

...This is a large fund , managed by Rory Powe. It has been a star performer in the Invesco range of products since its launch in 1985. Provided you see a future for European growth , there is no reason why this fund should not be a bed rock of a well managed portfolio. Powe invests in technology , for example there is a large stakeholding in Nokia , but he also looks for smaller emerging companies which will represent value shares as they grow . The price of the units has fallen this year , but this is only representative of the volatility of the market , and does not reflect the under lying value of the fund.... Read review

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Advantages: Expert management, small manageable fund, outstanding recent performance.
Disadvantages: Volatile and cyclic sector.

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