Baillie Gifford tops FE fundinfo's 2022 Alpha Manager list despite 'tumultous' year

50 new managers in list

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Baillie Gifford ranked first in FE fundinfo’s 2022 Alpha Manager list, beating Fidelity and Comgest to the top spot with a total of 13 alpha managers in the firm, despite a "tumultous" year.

More than 50 new fund managers have joined the alpha manager list this year, accounting for a quarter of the 200 names and "representing a considerable churn", according to the data provider. FE fundinfo said this was reflective of the rotational shifts that have impacted markets throughout the latter half of 2021. Charles Younes, Research Manager at FE Investments, the investment arm of FE fundinfo, said: "Despite the market rotations over the past year, the new additions to Alpha Manager list once again demonstrate the value of high-quality active management. "Despite the not bei...

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