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Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund

DEFINITION

High conviction stockpicking fund
Truly flexible in terms of company size, geographies and company type
Undiscovered, under the radar and out of favour growth companies
Identification of strong global themes, early

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WHY INVEST

Flexible approach puts us in the best position to make the most of investment opportunities
A head start - investing in the success stories of tomorrow, today!

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James Thomson: Trustnet Interview with Mark Smith

24th January 2012 in Fund Manager Presentations

The Rathbones manager says his experience during the global financial crisis has hammered home the importance of non-cyclical stocks.

James Thomson balancing growth with resilience

23rd January 2012 in Fund Manager Presentations

James Thomson, manager of the Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund, explains how he was able to avoid the worst of 2011's market volatility and his strategy for unearthing growth in 2012.

Unique Boutiques Conferences return in January 2012

25th November 2011 in Conferences & Seminars

We are pleased to announce the 2012 Unique Boutiques Conference dates. This year's line up includes five very different speakers from Cavendish, Pictet, Rathbones, Renaissance and SVM....

Webcast: Watch our fund managers LIVE!

8th November 2011 in Webcasts

Stay up to date with our fund reviews as a selection of our fund managers discuss market trends, their strategy and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Making sense of turbulent markets

16th August 2011 in Market Commentary

Julian Chillingworth, our Chief Investment Officer, examines the current economic climate and how the recent market turbulence affects our funds.

Global equities debate

15th November 2010 in Web Debates / Conferences

Led by the resurgence in emerging markets, Global Equities have performed well over the last 12 months. With such a broad mandate where are Global Equity managers finding value and what areas and sectors are best to avoid? Following the second wave...

1How do I obtain a Managers Report?

Managers Reports and a host of other fund information is available at this website, and you can contact us for further information on the following number:

Information Line: 020 7399 0399 or email: rutm@rathbones.com
2Where can I find the latest Total Expense Ratio (TER) for the fund?

This can be found in the latest Managers Report which is available at this website, and you can contact us for further information on the following number:

Information Line: 020 7399 0399 or email: rutm@rathbones.com
3Can the fund form part of and ISA and/or a SIPP?
Yes.
4Where can I find the income yield for the fund?
The month-end income yield can be found on our monthly factsheets – available on this website or by calling our Information Line on 020 7399 0399 or emailing rutm@rathbones.com. Daily yields are shown in the prices section of The Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph.
5What is the minimum investment size?

The minimum lump sum investment is £1000, (£500 for additional investments). The minimum for regular savings is £100 per month. For ISA investments, the minimum is £100 per month subject to a maximum of £10,680 (£890 per month) in the 2011/2012 tax year.
6In which daily national newspapers can I find the fund prices and income yield?

These can be found in The Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph.
7Who is the manager of the fund and when was he/she appointed to the lead role for this fund?
James Thomson was appointed as lead manager in July 2005. He has worked on the fund since launch in May 2001.
8What are the income distribution dates for the fund?
The fund does not distribute income.
9Who will manage the fund in the absence of the lead manager?
Julian Chillingworth, Chief Investment Officer, assisted by Alexandra Jackson.
10What additional responsibilities does the lead manager have?
James Thomson manages a global equity mandate for Stone & Co, a Canadian mutual fund company and is a Board Director of Rathbone Unit Trust Management Limited.
11Are there any mandate-specific primary or secondary performance benchmarks?
We do not operate formal benchmarks but we do compare the performance of the fund informally against the peer group (IMA Global sector) and the FTSE World index (£). Portfolio construction is not influenced by index weightings.
12What restrictions apply to the fund at stock and sector level?
There are no rigid limits in country, sector and size weightings, although these are monitored on a regular basis. No one position represents more than 4% of the total portfolio. We adhere to the ‘5/10/40 rule’ when it comes to concentration risk (so no more than 10% of portfolio assets may be invested in a single issuer; and the value of all securities in which we invest over 5% cannot exceed 40% of the portfolio's total value).
13How is stock/sector/country/currency risk controlled and monitored?
The fund is monitored daily with accountability to the CIO and the RUTM Board of Directors. The trades executed by the manager are scrutinised on a weekly basis during a formal investment meeting. The compliance department monitors the funds overall exposure to an individual security as a percentage of issued share capital and that each scheme complies with its investment powers.
14What is the dealing cut-off time for investments and redemptions? What are standard settlement terms?
The dealing cut-off is 11.45am. The contract note is despatched within 24 hours and settled in ‘T+4’ working days.
15What dealing processes are available?
Deals can be actioned are by telephone, fax, in writing or by EMX. ISA applications should be made by post using an ISA application form.
16What is the frequency of reporting?
We produce monthly factsheets, quarterly and monthly commentaries and 6-monthly fund manager (fund accounting) reports – all of which are available on this website. We also send portfolio valuations, to both you and your clients, every six months dated 31 December and 30 June.
17On what fund platforms can the fund be bought?
The fund is available for investment on all major and the majority of smaller platforms. For a sample list, please visit the ‘Our Fund Partners’ page on this website.
18How is the fund manager remunerated?
We now organise remuneration on the basis that we need to align our interests with those of our clients. They key to this is ensuring the business and the investment managers have a stake in the future success of the company. For the front office this means ensuring that they are delivering excellent performance over time, with clear accountability. As a result, the remuneration for front office is aligned with that of the client. The majority of bonuses are calculated on 1-3 years performance, with an emphasis on 3 rolling years. Two-thirds of bonuses are deferred and a minimum of 50% are be re-invested in the unit trusts. This ensures that the company does not take undue risk to with investors money and that there is a focus on the strength of our investment proposition.

We would be more than happy to discuss the detail of the remuneration scheme with you, so that you can understand the drivers behind its construct.

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