UK 17:11 Friday, 23 October 2026
Breaking news and expert analysis on fast-moving AIM and LSE listed shares
It is hard not to admire Smith’s work on forensic accounting or his historic track record as a fund manager. He is one of the stars of the fund management galaxy. But has he lost the plot? I ask readers who are more familiar with thus sector than I, a failed fund manager, to read the comments below and explain if there is any case at all for now backing Smith. It seems, that he is, as Neil Woodford did, abandoning the disciplines that made him great as a sign of desperation.
Already a member? Sign in
• All premium articles
• Tom Winnifrith’s Bearcast
• Access to all the entire nearly 13 year archive
• ShareProphets Daily Newsletter
Cancel any time
This area of the ShareProphets.com site is for independent financial commentary. These blogs are provided by independent authors via a common carrier platform and do not represent the opinions of ShareProphets.com. ShareProphets.com does not monitor, approve, endorse or exert editorial control over these articles and does not therefore accept responsibility for or make any warranties in connection with or recommend that you or any third party rely on such information. The information available at ShareProphets.com is for your general information and use and is not intended to address your particular requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by ShareProphets.com and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making (or refraining from making) any investment decisions.
