The Jupiter Global Energy Fund, launched in July 2011, aims to capture growth prospects within the global energy sector. Global trends are changing the way we look at energy. The development of emerging economies for instance, will see domestic energy consumption rise in these regions. While western economies are increasingly turning their attention towards alternative energy sources such as nuclear power and renewables.

The Fund was launched with a view to offering investors exposure to opportunities within world energy markets by investing in companies involved in the exploration, production, transmission and distribution of energy, globally. Fund manager, Derek Pound aims to identify companies that occupy strong positions within growth markets, by focusing on company fundamentals. Derek will also be seeking out potential among new technologies to make the most of what he believes will be growth areas.

Fund manager

The Fund is managed by Derek Pound who has been managing funds at Jupiter for over 12 years.

Key fund facts

• The Fund aims to achieve long term capital growth by investing on a global basis in companies that are engaged in the energy sector
• The Fund will invest primarily in equity, equity-related and fixed interest securities of companies within this sector, and may encompass all forms of energy including and oil, gas, coal, renewable energy and nuclear power
• The Fund is not restricted in respect of choice of investments by company size, or in terms of geographical split of the portfolio.

The value of an investment in the Jupiter Global Energy Fund can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the amount originally invested. As the fund is investing into a specific market sector, its value may be subject to periods of high volatility, falling and rising sharply over short periods of time. Potential investors are particularly advised to read the specific risks applicable the Fund which are contained in the Key Features (incorporating the Simplified Prospectus). If you are unsure of any investment decision please speak to a financial adviser.