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Thames River... funds

SARACEN GROWTH ALPHA - Manager

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Average monthly relative returns

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07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12   3 years 5 years Career 3 years 5 years Career
-0.46% -1.37% -0.02% 0.18% -0.05%   0.04% -0.34% 0.59% 65.2% 26.8% 99.5%
Performance figures are based on the average of monthly percentage returns relative to the benchmark index.

Jim Fisher


Manager. Fisher is Managing Director of the independent investment management company, Saracen Fund Managers and previously established, developed and sold another fund management business. He has over 25 years experience in investment management and is a Member of the Society of Investment Professionals. He has also worked as an investment executive in the venture capital industry, including investment in early stage and start-up biotechnology companies.

Track record


Jim Fisher has 13.1 years experience of managing mutual funds in this sector. Over this period the average monthly return relative to the benchmark index has been +0.59%.
During the worst period of relative performance (from July 2007 - August 2010) there was a decline of 28% relative to the index. The worst absolute loss has been 53%. Statistically, we estimate the probability that this fund manager is adding value, rather than being lucky, is more than 99%.

Other funds managed

  Start Date
SARACEN GROWTH ALPHA Mar 1999
Periods of worst performance
Absolute -53% (October 2007 - February 2009)
Relative -28% (July 2007 - August 2010)

Sector record since April 1999 (13 yrs)


Relative Performance in UK ALL COMPANIES


Discrete Monthly Returns - 57% Up Months

About the MRI


Our unique indicator: the Bestinvest Manager Record Index (MRI) measures the likelihood that the fund manager is adding value through their decisions. It is based on their performance record over the course of their career, adjusted for the amount of risk taken. MRI is an important contributor to our fund rating system but it is also vital to take account of qualitative factors. It is also very important to select funds to form a cohesive portfolio with an appropriate overall risk level. Read more about our approach

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