Square Mile includes investment trusts in Academy of Funds for the first time

18 trusts rated at launch

Eve Maddock-Jones
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Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research has expanded its Academy of Funds to include closed-ended investment vehicles, with 18 trusts gaining a rating at already.

The Academy of Funds is a showcase of portfolios the research company is prepared to recommend to clients. The recommended funds will carry a rating - A, AA, or AAA - as a mark of quality and a reflection of the level of conviction Square Mile has in a fund's ability to deliver on expectations. There is also a Responsible Ratings category, which is awarded to the funds which the company feels are the "best in class in their field and which deliver from both a financial and responsible investment perspective", and a P+ Positive Prospect tag for when analysts see potential to join the fina...

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