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Have you ever wondered what dictates a fund manager's investment style and philosophy?
In the second episode of a six-part series, Downing's Judith MacKenzie and Rosemary Banyard share insights from their decades-long careers in finance on the Fund Your Retirement podcast. They discuss the importance of finding an investing strategy that suits your personality and the resources needed to help you discover it.
Each episode of the series builds on the next as they walk you through an investor’s journey. Learn what fund managers do, how they think, and the investments they target.
Catch up on what was discussed on the first episode.
Judith founded Downing Fund Managers in 2010, the boutique investment arm of Downing LLP, a distinctive suite of funds and investment solutions that differ from the mainstream. She also manages the Downing Strategic Micro-Cap Investment Trust plc (DSM) alongside Fund Manager, Nick Hawthorn.
Rosemary Banyard manages the VT Downing Unique Opportunities Fund, a strategy that invests in unique businesses that can achieve above-average returns on capital, based on a sustainable competitive advantage.
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