Private Investors

Fund Manager

Chris Palmer Head of Global Emerging Markets Chris joined in 1995 and is Head of Global Emerging Markets. He is responsible for the strategy and management of Gartmore's extensive range of emerging market funds. His background includes on the ground investment experience in Asia and Latin America as an investment advisor to a private family investment group. Prior to this he worked in investment banking in New York where he specialised in capital markets counterparty risk management. Chris graduated from the Colgate University, New York in 1986 with an Honours degree in History. In 1988 he completed an MBA in Finance at New York University, and was awarded the CFA designation in 1993 by the Association of Investment Management and Research.

Fund Performance

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Fund Objective

The Fund aims to achieve a long-term return, in excess of the long-term return that is typically achieved from Latin American equity markets, by investing at any given time at least two thirds of its net assets in: - companies having their registered office in Latin American markets, - companies that do not have their registered office in Latin American markets but either (i) carry out a predominant proportion of their business activity in these markets, or (ii) are holding companies which predominantly own companies with registered offices in Latin American markets. The return will be a combination of capital and income returns. The Fund may also invest in American Depositary Receipt ('ADRs') investing in securities issued by companies incorporated in Latin America or in any similar listed securities of Latin American companies.

Important information

This Fund invests in shares, which may be more volatile than other asset classes such as cash or bonds. As the Fund invests in Latin America, it is exposed to changes in exchange rates which may cause the value of investments to fall or rise independently of the underlying holdings. The Fund may hold a limited number of investments. If one or more of these investments declines in value, or is otherwise adversely affected, this can have a greater impact on the Fund's value than if a larger number of investments were held. The Fund invests in emerging markets which tend to be more volatile than more established markets and therefore your money is at greater risk. Other risk factors such as political and economic conditions should be considered.
Investment in the Fund represents above average risk and so investors must be able to accept this risk.

Please read the Simplified Prospectus before investing. General Information FSA regulations do not in general apply to the Gartmore SICAV. The protections available under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and the Financial Ombudsman Service, will not be available in connection with an investment. Isle of Man investors will not be protected by statutory compensation arrangements in respect of the Gartmore SICAV. Issued in the UK by Gartmore Investment Limited (GIL), the Fund's Investment Manager, to Fund shareholders and other eligible recipients. GIL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Investors are shareholders of Gartmore SICAV and not customers of GIL. This information was issued as at the date displayed on the overview and performance pages. Risk and performance can change over time. Gartmore is unable to offer personal financial advice. Please note that nothing on this site should be interpreted as financial advice. If you have any doubt whether this product is suitable for you or questions about your tax position, and you wish to obtain personal advice, please contact a financial adviser or where applicable a tax specialist.

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