Investment style: value versus growth

clock •

Simon Brooks, principal fund manager, multi-manager & fund selection at LVAM, explores the pros and cons of two differing investment strategies

When constructing and reviewing their portfolios, apart from assessing potential returns, investors will try to control the perceived risks, usually trying to manage these higher or lower. Often this means weighting the portfolio towards a particular asset type, geographical region or market cap risk. The more advanced investor may also consider style, which can broadly be classified into five main groups; value, growth, momentum, pragmatic and passive. Value and growth Two of these styles, value and growth, have received particular attention of late. Value investors, such as Warren...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

Why managing retirement risk matters more than predicting markets

Why managing retirement risk matters more than predicting markets

'Helping clients understand, prepare for and navigate uncertainty'

Andy Brown
clock 12 November 2026 • 4 min read
Solving private markets risks 'almost mission impossible'

Solving private markets risks 'almost mission impossible'

Julius Baer’s Cyril Demaria-Bengochea speaks to Professional Adviser

Sophia Panayi
clock 12 November 2026 • 3 min read
Anthropic bankers preparing to increase IPO valuation to $1.5trn – reports

Anthropic bankers preparing to increase IPO valuation to $1.5trn – reports

Draft prospectus filed on Tuesday

Jack Roach
clock 11 November 2026 • 2 min read