Nicholas John William Pritchard

Raymond James-IM uses third party and in-house research to make investment decisions. They seek profitability, growth and value, which they determine using quantitative techniques. The firm's equity research is based on fundamental analysis, using discounted cash flow valuation models and the application of multiples. To arrive at equity research recommendations, macroeconomic conditions are also considered.

Consistent Unit Trust Management is a growth-oriented investment manager and manages two unit trusts: (1) The Consistent Opportunities Unit Trust, established in 1988, which aims to provide consistent long-term capital and income growth. It invest predominantly in UK equities and seeks undervalued overseas opportunities in proven companies with a consistent record of growth and prospects for continued future growth; (2) The Practical Investment Fund, established in1941, which aims to provide above-average capital growth and increasing real income through UK and dollar-denominated investment trusts, ordinary shares and other financial securities.