A diversified multi-asset investment solution
The Fund Portfolio Service consists of three open-ended multi-asset funds. Barratt & Cooke manages the WS Opie Street Funds in accordance with differing risk profiles and investment objectives.
The funds are diversified across other funds, investment trusts and exchange-traded funds, providing highly diversified underlying exposure.
Fund Managers
Sam Matthews
Associate Director Sam Matthews
Associate DirectorSam joined the Barratt & Cooke team in 2006 and became an Associate Director in 2018. Sam is a graduate of the University of Exeter and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.
He spent his initial years with the firm in the dealing team, before joining the investment management team in 2010. He has significant experience constructing and managing equity focused, multi-asset portfolios for private clients, charities and trusts.
Sam works closely with William Whitmore, Charles Temple-Richards, Paul Pearce and Rob Finch Noyes, whilst also co-managing our WS Opie Street Funds offering with Edward Sidgwick. He is responsible for fixed income research and chairs the Barratt & Cooke charity committee.
Sam is married with two children and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.
Edward Sidgwick
Associate Director Edward Sidgwick
Associate DirectorEdward joined Barratt & Cooke in 2011 having previously studied Economics at Durham University. His role is primarily focused on investment, including the co-management of the WS Opie Street Funds with Sam Matthews, as well as the management of portfolios on behalf of private clients, charities and corporate entities.
Edward works closely with William Barratt, Will Mellor and Harry Dodds, and leads our AIM portfolio service offering (for IHT planning purposes). Alongside his investment roles, Edward is an Associate Director with management responsibilities and a particular interest in helping to further develop the firm’s client offering. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.
In his spare time, Edward enjoys the pleasures of the Norfolk countryside and coastline, is a keen oarsman and a grassroots hockey player.
Investment approach
The WS Opie Street Funds (named after our office location in Norwich for the past century) are invested with an equity focus, alongside other asset classes including fixed income, infrastructure, private equity and property.
WS Opie Street Growth Fund
Focused on long-term growth, this fund will typically have the majority of its investments in equities, with modest exposure to lower risk investments.
WS Opie Street Balanced Fund
Targeting a balance between long-term growth and income, this fund will have a bias to equities, alongside a meaningful allocation to lower risk investments.
WS Opie Street Income Fund
Focused on income, alongside long-term growth, this fund will have a bias to equities, alongside a meaningful allocation to lower risk investments.
How we work with you
We pride ourselves on delivering a highly personalised service to our clients.
Personal contact
Your dedicated investment manager will work with you to understand your requirements, providing you with an accessible point of contact on an ongoing basis.
Clear information
We communicate in clear language, seeking to avoid financial jargon, whilst keeping you informed of the progress of your portfolio, which includes issuing you with quarterly fund factsheets.
Real-time reporting
We keep you fully informed of every action taken in your portfolio, as and when decisions are implemented.
Performance updates
Semi-annual performance data keeps you informed of your portfolio’s progress.
Online portal
Through our secure online portal, you will be able to access all correspondence relating to your portfolio, alongside daily valuations.
Valuation updates
We provide quarterly valuation updates, with more regular reporting available if needed.
Tax documentation
You will receive statements for tax purposes where relevant, which we can also share with your accountant.