We are pleased to announce that Lonsec has rated Vaughan Nelson’s Global Equity SMID Fund for the first time. It has awarded it ‘Recommended’ for both the Vaughan Nelson’s Global Equity SMID Fund and Global Equity SMID Fund (Quoted Managed Fund).

Lonsec attributed the ‘Recommended’ rating to:

• the expertise and experience of the portfolio managers
• the funds’ alignment with the SMID universe
• the focus on stock-specific risk as a key driver of performance and
• the potential for future FUM growth.

The report states:

“This rating is supported by the high calibre senior portfolio managers, led by James Eisenman, who are experienced in researching global SMID companies and managing capital.

The investment process is highly aligned with the Manager’s philosophy and consistently applied, incorporating top-down inputs that support bottom-up deep research.”

To read the whole report, please visit please visit lonsec.com.au.

For more information on Vaughan Nelson’s funds, please visit our website:

• Global Equity SMID Fund
• Global Equity SMID Fund (Quoted Managed Fund)

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