Standard Life picks Schroder UK Smaller Companies

Standard Life has selected Schroder UK Smaller Companies for inclusion across all its major platforms. The Fund, which is co-managed by Rosemary Banyard and Andy Brough, was selected from a short list of 14 investment managers. The fund will be available with Standard Life from 12th June.

Schroder UK Smaller Companies Fund has a strong performance track record. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has delivered returns of 15.23%, 59.57% and 78.09%, consistently outperforming the index. The Fund is A-rated by Standard & Poor’s and AAA- rated by Forsyth-OBSR.

Graham Dow from Standard Life, said: “Having undertaken an extensive analysis of this sector I am convinced that the Schroder UK Smaller Companies Fund is an ideal addition to our platforms as it complements our existing choices in the Smaller Companies sector. In addition, we already offer the Schroders Mid 250 fund on our platform and this fund has proved extremely popular with advisers and clients alike. I am therefore confident that the demand for the Schroder UK Smaller Companies Fund will be equally as high.”

Robin Stoakley, Managing Director, Schroders’ UK Retail Business, said: “Rosemary and Andy are well known managers and established experts in the UK small and mid cap arena. Their common sense investment approach continues to deliver superior returns year on year. We are delighted that Standard Life has picked out Schroder UK Smaller Companies as the preferred UK smaller companies fund across its major platforms.”