Liontrust (LIO) Trading Update summary
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Trading Update summary
10 Jul, 2025Financial performance and flows
Net outflows reached £1.1 billion for the quarter, compared to £0.9 billion in the prior year period.
Assets under management and advice (AuMA) stood at £22.6 billion as of 30 June 2025, remaining stable over the period.
Institutional clients led a shift towards actively managed funds, with increased geographic diversification.
Market and investment performance contributed £1.1 billion, offsetting net outflows.
Fund performance and rankings
73% of funds ranked in the first or second quartile since inception as of 30 June 2025.
Several key funds, such as Special Situations and UK Growth, maintained top quartile rankings since inception.
Sustainable Future and Global Innovation funds showed mixed quartile rankings across timeframes.
Irish domiciled funds also displayed a range of quartile rankings, with some achieving consistent top performance.
Strategic initiatives and outlook
Progress continues on four strategic objectives, including expanding institutional and international distribution and broadening the fund range.
Management anticipates a more favorable environment for active management as investors seek alpha beyond traditional markets.
No profit forecast or future performance guidance was provided; forward-looking statements are subject to risk and uncertainty.
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