FAQs

Answers to the Henderson European Focus Trust frequently-asked-questions (FAQs) can inform investment decisions, with key data about sectors, fees, fund managers, independent ratings, and more.

• What is Henderson European Focus Trust's investment objective?

  Henderson European Focus Trust aims to maximise total return (a combination of income and capital growth) from a focused portfolio of listed stocks, mainly in Continental Europe. The team looks for inflexion points whereby a company or sector is set for a period of growth and prioritises value when allocating funds and is uninhibited by index weightings. The portfolio can hold companies of any size but has a strong bias towards large capacity.

• When was Henderson European Focus Trust incorporated?

  The incorporation date was 20th January 1947.

• Who is the fund manager of Henderson European Focus Trust?

  The fund managers are Tom O’Hara and John Bennett, Director of European Equities. Tom joined the asset management industry in 2006 and has been with Janus Henderson since 2018. Tom has managed the company since 2020. John joined the asset management industry in 1987 and has been with Janus Henderson since 2011. John has managed the company since 2010.

• What is Henderson European Focus Trust's benchmark?

  The company’s investment benchmark is the FTSE World Europe ex UK.[1]
  [1] Source: Janus Henderson, Henderson European Focus Trust plc Factsheet, Factsheet updated monthly.

• What is Henderson European Focus Trust's sector?

  The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) classifies companies into sectors as a way of grouping companies with common characteristics. The classifications are based on a combination of the company’s regional or industry focus, and its investment objective. Henderson European Focus Trust is classified within the ‘AIC Europe’ sector.

• How big is Henderson European Focus Trust?

  As of 29th February 2024, the Company had total assets of £457.21M under management.
  Source: AIC. Updated monthly.

• When does Henderson European Focus Trust make dividend payments?

  Proposed dividend payment date(s): February and June.

• Has Henderson European Focus Trust been independently rated by a third party?

  The company has received an overall rating of ★★★★★ by Morningstar. The company’s analyst rating is Silver.

• What is the annual management fee of Henderson European Focus Trust?

  The management fee is 0.65% for net assets up to £300m. 0.55% for net assets above £300m.

• What is the Henderson European Focus Trust's ESG policy?

  View Henderson European Focus Trust’s policy here.

• Where can I find additional research on Henderson European Focus Trust?

  For general insight into the Company, please see the latest Kepler commissioned research.

  This research gives general insight into the background of the Investment Trust, and the investment strategy with which it is run. In addition to this it outlines the Company’s objectives and provides updates from the Fund Manager, as well as recent performance data.