Junior Oils Trust Accumulation Units 
HL comment
Our view on this Fund
There are numerous factors that support the case for junior oil companies. Oil prices remain above long-term average levels, and this looks set to continue given the huge demand created by China's rapid industrialisation. Interest rates remain low, which is helping smaller oil companies to raise capital to fund development projects, which in turn should drive growth. Finally, takeover activity is strong and this is also driving returns.
21-05-2010
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HL group comment: Junior
Our view on this Fund Management Group as a whole
As the only unit trust of its kind, Junior Oils has attracted attention since its launch in September 2004. This is a global portfolio investing in small to medium sized companies specialising in oil exploration and production. It is managed by Angelos Damaskos who was an investment banker for highly rated institutions for over 14 years before specialising in this new idea which originated from Jim Slater, one of the industry's investment guru's. CF (Capita Financial) is simply the administrators for this fund and has no involvement in the day to day management of the fund.
06-05-2009
HL sector comment: Specialist
Our view on this sector
There is a wide range of funds in this sector - for example funds concentrating on bio-technology, financial companies, agriculture, property, commodities, or just investing in a single country. This difference in the area of focus makes it very difficult to draw direct comparisons between these funds. In general, the sector suffered during 2008 as some specialised areas fell heavily, and then rebounded strongly in 2009. There are plenty of quality funds in this sector for investors comfortable with the increased levels of risk and volatility.
16-06-2010