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New Star Asset Management manages a range of closed-end funds to suit various investment objectives.


Henderson completes acquisition of New Star

On 30 January 2009, Henderson Group plc (Henderson Group) announced its offer for New Star Asset Management Group PLC (New Star). Following shareholder and regulatory approval, the acquisition completed on 9 April 2009.

Immediate benefits and an end to uncertainty

The acquisition brings a number of benefits to clients of both New Star and Henderson Global Investors (Henderson). The immediate good news for investors in New Star funds is that they need no longer worry about New Star's financial stability or further corporate uncertainty.


Fund name
Hedge ETS - (New Star RBC Hedge 250 Exchange Traded Securities) providing exposure to the RBC Hedge 250 Index®, the most representative index of hedge fund performance
New Star Financial Opportunities Fund - a London listed investment company predominantly invested in pan-European financial companies
New Star Investment Trust PLC - predominantly invested in a range of New Star mutual funds and alternative asset funds and the shares of New Star Asset Management Group
New Star Private Equity Investment Trust PLC changed its name to Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC with effect from 18th June 2009.

New Star also manages a range of open-ended funds that invest in diversified portfolios of closed-end funds. For more information, please visit our UK retail website.