European Opportunities Trust
British investment trust
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European Opportunities Trust PLC[1] (LSE: EOT) is a British investment trust dedicated to investments in securities of European companies and in sectors or geographical areas which are considered by the Investment Manager to offer good prospects for capital growth, taking into account economic trends and business development.[2] It is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
| Formerly | Jupiter European Opportunities Trust PLC (2000–2019)[1] |
|---|---|
| Company type | Public limited company |
| LSE: EOT | |
| Industry | Investment trust |
| Founded | August 16, 2000[1] |
| Founders | Alexander Darwall |
| Headquarters | |
| Website | devonem |
History
The company was established in 2000 and it has been managed since launch by Alexander Darwall, Chief Investment Officer of Devon Equity Management Limited.[3]
The company changed its name from Jupiter European Opportunities Trust to European Opportunities Trust in November 2019 when the portfolio manager, Alexander Darwall, moved from Jupiter Asset Management Limited to establish Devon Equity Management Limited together with colleagues, Luca Emo Capodilista and Richard Pavry.[4]
The chairman is Matthew Dobbs and the other non-executive directors are Jeroen Huysinga, Sharon Brown, Lord Lamont of Lerwick and Virginia Holmes.[5]
