The Liontrust Economic Advantage team has appointed Alex Wedge as a trainee Fund Manager.Wedge will join the existing team of Anthony Cross, Julian Fosh, Victoria Stevens and Matt Tonge in mid-March from N+1 Singer, one of the largest dedicated small cap brokers in London.
Wedge has spent over seven years at N+1 Singer, latterly as a senior member of the equity sales team. His role has included developing and communicating investment ideas to buy side clients, as well as advising corporate clients on shaping their investment case and raising equity capital.
At Liontrust, Alex will assist the team with stock selection and the day-to-day management of the Economic Advantage funds, focusing particularly on small and micro caps.
Cross says: “Alex will be a great addition to the team. Having built a relationship with him over many years, we are certain that his sharp, inquisitive mind and strong interpersonal skills will be invaluable to the team as we look to continue to build upon the success of the Economic Advantage franchise in the future.”
