4 interesting facts about Quant Small Cap Fund

Published 25th June 2024

Under pressure

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What you should know

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#1 Three of its top 10 holdings have delivered over 250% returns!

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#2 The fund’s four largest holdings have given triple-digit returns!

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#3 Its oldest holdings are just around three years old

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#4 The worst performers in their top-10 holding

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Important note

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