Investment Strategy
The fund management invests in global healthcare stocks that generate above-average and sustainable earnings growth over a long period of time. The fund focuses on companies that contribute to significantly improving human health, extending life expectancy and/or reducing healthcare costs. The long-term attractiveness of the healthcare sector is supported by demographics and social change due to the ageing population and rising wealth, especially in emerging countries.
- Investment in global stocks of any company size
- Portfolio of around 35 - 50 stocks
- Active and benchmark-agnostic approach
- Long-term investment horizon
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Further details on the opportunities and risks of this fund can be found in the sales prospectus.
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Monthly market comment
Trump's US election victory triggered a US stock rally, while concerns about trade wars weighed on European and Asian markets. The Berenberg Better Health Fund outperformed its benchmark in November. Positive study results for Watchman led to a pleasing performance by Boston Scientific shares. Confident analyst comments supported the operating momentum and the Intuitive Surgical share price. UnitedHealth Group shares benefited strongly from the outcome of the US election and the assumption of greater privatisation in the sector. By contrast, concerns about regulatory risks related to business in China weighed on AstraZeneca shares. Sanofi shares, like those of other companies, fell in the wake of the nomination of the new US Secretary of Health and Human Services. Sanofi is more exposed to vaccinations than other pharmaceutical companies, which is why the share reacted more strongly than its peers. Weaker quarterly results weighed on Ambu's shares, but our investment case remains unchanged. Last month, we initiated a new position in Abbvie due to its attractive medium-term growth profile.
Portfolio Management
Kay Eichhorn-Schott
Kay Eichhorn-Schott has been a Portfolio Manager at Berenberg since October 2017. Kay started his career in the Berenberg International Graduate Program in October 2015 and joined the Wealth and Asset Management division in London after completing the program. He holds a Master of Science in Finance and studied at EBS Business School, University of Bath and Texas A&M University. Kay Eichhorn-Schott is a CFA Charterholder.
CO₂-Intensity
The fund does not actively manage its carbon footprint, however, emissions data such as CO2 intensity are relevant parameters which can be used to assess the efficient management of a company and the extent of transition risks.
ESG Score
The data provider MSCI ESG uses an ESG score of 0 to 10 to assess the management of material ESG risks of portfolio holdings compared to competitors.
ESG Controversies Screen
Investments in the fund are monitored for ESG controversies and, with the help of MSCI ESG data, flagged according their severity. Thereby, potential ESG risks of investments are identified. In the case of an orange flag (severe controversy), we enter into an active exchange with the company. In the case of a red flag (very severe controversy), the company is excluded.