Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer will launch a fund dedicated to investments in agriculture equities and commodities in the UK market.
The Julius Baer Agriculture fund targets long-term capital growth by investing in a portfolio of companies and commodity indices expec6ed to benefit from the surging global demand for agricultural products and related services such as food, fertilisers and biofuels. The agriculture sector offers a "compelling buying opportunity" with many stocks undervalued taking into account expected growth estimations for the industry, says the firm. The fund's target allocation is 75% equities and 25% commodity securities and indices, providing additional diversification. It is co-managed by Sabre...
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