Based on the popular 80s card game, each week we select an asset class and use FE fundinfo data to compare two funds based on their three-year performance, assets under management, alpha, volatility, ongoing charges and information ratio to decide which is the Top Trump.

This week, the Invesco US Value Equity Fund defeats the Harris Oakmark U.S. Value Equity Fund: 5-1.

Invesco US Value Equity Fund

The fund aims for capital growth and income. It emphasizes a value style of investing, seeking well-established, undervalued companies believed by the fund’s investment adviser to possess the potential for capital growth and income.

Top 10 holdings:

ALPHABET 3.2%
MICROSOFT 3.1%
BANK OF AMERICA 2.9%
CISCO SYSTEMS 2.7%
WELLS FARGO & CO 2.6%
CHEVRON 2.1%
PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL 2.1%
CVS HEALTH 1.9%
EATON CORP 1.9%
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 1.9%

Natixis IM Harris Oakmark US Value Equity

This fund aims for long term capital growth. It uses a value approach and long-term absolute return orientation. It aims to invest in companies whose stocks are trading at a substantial discount to intrinsic value and have owner-oriented management teams. teams. 

Top 10 holdings:

SALESFORCE INC 3.8%
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE INC 3.1%
ELEVANCE HEALTH INC 3.0%
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC 2.9%
AIRBNB INC 2.9%
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC 2.8%
CONOCOPHILLIPS 2.8%
CITIGROUP INC 2.7%
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC 2.5%
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC 2.5%

*All relevant fund data converted to US dollars for comparative purposes. Performance, alpha and volatility are annualised over three years with data as reported at the end of last month. Information ratio (IR) aims to measure a portfolio manager’s consistent ability to generate excess returns relative to a benchmark. The higher the IR, the more consistent the manager is.