Funds in Focus
The European Value Opportunity
Discover the breadth of opportunities in European equities and why investors should consider the region as an important part of a core diversified portfolio.
Investing for a better tomorrow
The EdenTree Responsible and Sustainable European Equity Fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth over five years or more with an income through a diversified portfolio of European (ex-UK) companies. The Fund aims to invest at least 80% in European (ex-UK) companies by investing in companies which make a positive contribution to society and the environment through sustainable and socially responsible practices.
The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise as a result of market and currency fluctuations, you may not get back the amount you originally invested.
Investing for a better tomorrow
EdenTree is a Responsible and Sustainable investment manager with a strong heritage. We are proud to be part of the Benefact Group – a charity owned, international family of specialist financial services companies that give all available profits to charity and good causes.
EdenTree are dedicated to Responsible and Sustainable investing, having launched our first ethical fund in March 1988.
Launch Date
13/09/1999
IA Sectors
IA Europe Excluding UK
Fund managers
Chris Hiorns
Head of Multi-Asset Strategies & European Equities
Chris Hiorns joined EdenTree in 1996 and has been running responsible and sustainable money since 2008. Chris is EdenTree’s Head of Multi-Asset and European Equities. Chris holds an MSc in Economics from University College London and is a CFA Charterholder.
David Osfield
Fund Manager
David joined EdenTree in 2016 and leads management of the EdenTree Responsible & Sustainable Global Equity Fund, including leading EdenTree’s “Sustainable Global Equities for a Just Transition” segregated strategies, reflecting his strong advocacy and passion for sustainable and responsible investment. He began his career at Alliance Trust in 2002, where he focused on Global, Asian and European equities, latterly working with the Sustainable Futures Team. David has been a CFA Charterholder since 2007, and has a 1st class BA (Hons) in Business Finance from Durham University.
Lauren Smith
Associate Fund Manager
Lauren is Associate Fund Manager in EdenTree’s European Equity Team. Lauren joined from Rathbones where she was a Global Equity Analyst, providing sector and company analysis across the consumer discretionary and mining sectors. Prior to this Lauren held roles as Associate at BlackRock and European Equities Analyst at British Airways Pensions, having graduated from Nottingham University with a BA (Hons) in Russian Studies, Russian Language and Literature. Lauren is a CFA Charterholder and also holds the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing.
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