UK equity funds positioned for potential market upturn

The falling UK equity market of recent years has led to a variety of strategies among fund managers seeking returns and positioning their funds for a possible upturn. Some of the best performing managers have been those prepared to examine cyclical conditions alongside individual companies, and take a sideways look at the market. Bevis Comer is fund manager of the Mercury OST United Kingdom fund which has been one of the best performing in the sector. He attributes the fund's success to its ability to adapt to changing market conditions. 'We believe actively managed funds should...