Name: UK Core Q4 investment update
Uploaded: 2026-01-13
Description: Investment manager James Smith reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.

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Investment manager James Smith reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.

UK Core Q4 investment update

https://media.bailliegifford.com/mws/50pn32a3/20260410150032_uk-core-q4-2025-update-transcript-jan-2026.pdf

Overview