Funds Fan: why fund size matters, and Fundsmith challenger interview

Kyle Caldwell and Sam Benstead discuss the latest fund and investment trust news; including recent research from Morningstar that debunked the widely held view that funds with a large amount of assets underperform small funds. The duo also discuss investment trust gearing, and F&C Investment Trust’s promotion to the FTSE 100.Later in the podcast, Sam interviews Gerrit Smit, fund manager of Stonehage Fleming Global Best Ideas Equity. It is a strategy where comparisons can be drawn to Fundsmith Equity – it invests in high-quality growth shares, has low turnover and is highly concentrated with fewer than 30 stocks. Sam and Gerrit discuss finding great companies, what a recession might mean for earnings of so-called quality companies, and why fund performance has been disappointing this year.Visit www.ii.co.uk/funds and www.ii.co.uk/stock-market-news for more investing insight and ideas.Follow us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/ii_coukFacebook: www.facebook.com/weareiiLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/interactive-investorInstagram: www.instagram.com/interactive_investorRisk warning: This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.