Nick Train Faces Investor Scrutiny Over Poor Fund Performance
The star fund manager admits to underperformance and a lack of tech investments amid a challenging UK stock market.
- Nick Train's Finsbury Growth & Income Trust returned only 2.7% in six months, lagging behind the FTSE All-Share Index's 6.9% gain.
- Train attributes poor performance to insufficient tech investments and a general 'malaise' in the UK stock market.
- Investments in Cazoo and Manchester United have been notably unsuccessful, while new bets on Rightmove and other tech stocks aim to correct course.
- Train has increased tech and data stock holdings from 30% to 55% in an effort to improve future returns.
- Despite recent challenges, Train remains optimistic about the potential of undervalued UK tech and luxury brands.