Andrew McHattie runs The McHattie Group, an independent financial media firm based in Bristol.  He is the editor and publisher of the Investment Trust Newsletter, now in its 29th year.  He is the author of the book ‘Investment Trusts – A Complete Guide’ and is a regular contributor to the Money Makers podcast and YouTube live streaming videos on the subject.  He has also written three books on warrants and one on sports shares.  Andrew has a degree in economics from the University of Cambridge.

India Capital Growth Fund offers investors a gateway to the Real India, investing in dynamic small and medium sized companies. These businesses are agile, innovative and driving the next wave of sector-wide growth.  With our investment team based locally we are uniquely positioned to identify and capitalise on these opportunities.

Launched in 2005, India Capital Growth Fund aims to deliver long term capital appreciation by investing in listed medium and small sized Indian companies. It’s closed-ended structure is ideally suited to this investment universe, enabling the team to take a long-term view and pursue less liquid opportunities.  This allows the Company to invest in smaller, less well known companies - giving shareholders access to opportunities that are typically unviable for larger fund houses. These investments are frequently identified ahead of the competition and secured on more favourable terms.

Given the nature of our portfolio, the quality of our researched critical.  With experienced investment managers on the ground in both Mumbai and London, our team hands-on, bottom-up approach. We meet directly with companies, conduct proprietary research and maintain a strong focus on governance. This enables us to identify businesses with sustainable growth potential at compelling valuations - and we invest with conviction.

India Capital Growth Fund adds a distinctive dimension to any portfolio, offering exposure to the engine room of the India’s economy. With favourable demographic, a supportive geographical backdrop and a rapidly growing market, India represents one of the most compelling investment opportunities .

Foresight Solar is a FTSE 250 closed-end investment company which develops, builds and operates solar farms and battery storage systems to provide income and generate growth for investors. At current share prices, FSFL’s prospective yield is around 10%. The sustainability-focused fund contributes to a lower carbon future by investing in and managing 1GW of renewable energy infrastructure in the UK, Spain and Australia, and a 1GW proprietary development pipeline.

Toby Virno, Associate Director

Toby joined Foresight Group in 2018. With nearly a decade’s experience in investment and financing of sustainable assets and projects, particularly solar and BESS, he is part of the Foresight Solar team delivering the Company’s investment mandate.