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Kristian Heugh in Bloomberg: F1’s Rising US Appeal Draws Peer-Beating Morgan Stanley Fund
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March 19, 2025
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March 19, 2025
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Kristian Heugh in Bloomberg: F1’s Rising US Appeal Draws Peer-Beating Morgan Stanley Fund |
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With Formula One’s rising popularity in the US, Kristian Heugh, manager of the $14.6 billion Global Opportunity Portfolio, opened a position in F1 owner Liberty Media Corp. in the third quarter of last year and describes the company as “one of the most unique assets in the world.” His 34-stock portfolio outran 92% of peers in 2024 with a 27% return, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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