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Lipper Alpha Insight - Fund Manager Chat


Dec 19, 2017

In this podcast, James Baker, Fund Manager of the Chelverton UK Equity Growth Fund, chats with Jake Moeller, Head of Lipper UK and Ireland Research at Thomson Reuters in London on December 6, 2017.

James outlines the objectives and processes that underpin his fund and discusses how his extensive sell-side experience provides a unique insight into his portfolio construction process.

James also examines valuations of UK stocks and considers the outlook for corporate growth in this late-cycle environment. He also outlines his portfolio positioning and outlines why he favours technology related stocks.  

About James Baker

James Baker is a history graduate from Cambridge University with over 30 years of equity market experience on both buy and sell sides. He has specialised his entire career in UK Small and Mid-caps stock selection.

James has worked for several organisations over the years, but most notably spent 11 years from 1999 to 2011 as part of the ABN Amro, Small Mid cap sales team, which was consistently top ranked by Extel.

Prior to joining Chelverton he worked as the Assistant fund manager on the Rathbone UK Recovery Fund. 


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