Boring Money: Fundsmith and Baillie Gifford enter investor value top ten

Vanguard retains title

James Baxter-Derrington
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Fundsmith and Baillie Gifford have entered Boring Money's top ten ranking for investor value over Q3 2020, while Vanguard maintained its top spot, as it has for the past 12 months.

A survey of more than 1,500 investors found 67% believe Fundsmith offers good value, which places the Terry Smith led house in fifth place out of more than 30 managers, up from its 12-month rolling position of 14th. Baillie Gifford enjoyed an even greater rise, jumping from its average position of 21st over the past four quarters to tenth, with 65% of investors suggesting the Edinburgh-based fund manager offers good value. The 'best asset management company around'? Why analysts back Baillie Gifford to extend UK funds industry dominance According to the research, the duo stood out ...

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