konstantinov's bric fund hits top spot after seven months of tradingS&P grants an A rating to Allianz Star Bric fund

By Jenne Mannion The Allianz RCM Bric Star fund has been awarded an A rating from Standard & Poor's, just seven months after launch. The fund is managed by Michael Konstantinov and his team, who choose stocks that are set to benefit from the emergence of the Brazilian, Russian, Indian and Chinese (Bric) economies. Over the seven months from 27 February to 25 September 2006, the fund is ranked first of 30 funds in the global emerging markets sector after delivering an 0.43% return, compared to the sector average of -8.19%, on a bid-to-bid basis, according to Standard & Poor's. Speaking ...