Ollie Beckett


Ollie Beckett is a Portfolio Manager of European equities at Janus Henderson Investors responsible for the European Small Cap strategy. Ollie first joined Henderson as an assistant portfolio manager for European equities upon the firm’s merger with AMP Asset Management in 1998 and was named fund manager in 1999. He moved to the Global Technology Team in 2000. He left Henderson in 2003 to pursue other interests before returning to his current role with the firm in 2005.
Ollie received a BA degree (Hons) in economics and government from the University of Manchester. He has 28 years of financial industry experience.
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The European Smaller Companies Trust: Half-year results
Ollie Beckett, Portfolio Manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust discusses the half-year results, including the key drivers of performance, changes made to the portfolio and investing in sustainable companies. Ollie also provides his outlook for European smaller companies.
The European Smaller Companies Trust
In this AGM Presentation, Ollie Beckett, Portfolio Manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC, discusses performance over the last financial year, how he has been navigating a volatile market environment, and highlights areas where he has been finding growth opportunities.


The European Smaller Companies Trust – Q3 Commentary 2022
Ollie Beckett, Portfolio Manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust, delivers an update on the Company, highlighting factors currently impacting European markets, the key drivers of performance, and recent portfolio activity.


European Smaller Companies Trust – It’s always darkest before the dawn
This research explores the macro and micro-economic factors currently affecting European markets and highlights why Portfolio Manager, Ollie Beckett – despite the negativity and volatility – believes that European smaller companies and ESCT could be well placed to deliver long-term growth for investors.


The European Smaller Companies Trust Fund Manager Commentary – August 2022
Ollie Beckett, Portfolio Manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust, delivers an update on the Trust highlighting the key drivers of performance and portfolio activity in August.


The European Smaller Companies Trust Fund Manager Commentary – July 2022
Ollie Becket, Portfolio Manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust, delivers an update on the Trust highlighting the key drivers of performance in July and recent portfolio activity. Ollie also provides an outlook for the coming months.


The European Smaller Companies Trust – Investing in the market leaders of tomorrow
In this article, Ollie Beckett, Portfolio Manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust (ESCT), formerly the TR European Growth Trust, examines what the market leaders of tomorrow might look like and focuses on the prospects for specific stocks within key areas.


The European Smaller Companies Trust Fund Manager Commentary – June 2022
Ollie Beckett, Portfolio Manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust, delivers an update on the Trust highlighting they key drivers of performance over the month of June and outlines recent portfolio activity.


Edison: The European Smaller Companies Trust – Does what it says on the tin
Recently commissioned research from Edison highlights why now is the time to consider The European Smaller Companies Trust.



European smaller companies: fertile ground for active stock pickers
Find out why European smaller companies offer bountiful opportunity for active stock pickers.



European smaller companies: fertile ground for active stock pickers
Find out why European smaller companies offer bountiful opportunity for active stock pickers.
The case for European small cap stocks
In this podcast, Portfolio Manager Ollie Beckett talks about the changes to the Trust, how he is navigating the current market environment, and where he is finding opportunities. Ollie also touches on the outlook for European smaller companies in a world full of uncertainty.