The 15th annual MoneyMate and Investor Magazine Awards today (Friday, 28th March 2008) awarded New Ireland Assurance the prestigious title of Best New Product for the Innovator Fund.
The Innovator Fund is an exciting fund which gives investors uncomplicated access to alternative investments, the mix of which makes it unique not only to Ireland, but to the world. It focuses on four main areas of investment – alternative energy, water, emerging markets and commodities.
Commenting on the award Eoin Kennedy, Head of Product Development for New Ireland Assurance; “The topical nature of the Innovator Fund makes it one of the most interesting options currently available to the investor; hardly a day goes by that oil prices, water shortages or alternatives to fossil fuels doesn’t make it into the headlines and Innovator is one of the few funds in the world that allows investors to make money in these areas.“
Innovator is managed by KBC Asset Management Limited and is available through the Smart Funds range through New Ireland Assurance.
The Innovator Fund would be ideally suited to make-up between 10% and 20% of a traditional investment portfolio. As well as providing investors with added diversification, each of the core investment themes of Innovator offer tremendous growth potential. The minimum investment required to participate in the fund is €5,000. Further details are available on request from your Broker or Financial Adviser at your local New Ireland Assurance branch.