Unicorn's Outstanding British Companies quiet winner in UK All Companies sector

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Unicorn's Outstanding British Companies fund quietly passed its fourth anniversary at the end of last year, building an estimable track record along the way.

To the end of 2010, the £7m portfolio ranks fifth out of 282 peers in the UK All Companies sector over three years, and one place higher amid 299 competitors for 12 months. Approach Outstanding British Companies encapsulates the group’s traditional fundamentals-based approach and maintained performance through a tough corporate period at Unicorn, when several of the other Oeics fell off. As might be expected, the criteria for inclusion in a portfolio of outstanding British companies are exacting – with just 26 current holdings and an all-time high of 33. Turnover is also extremely ...

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