The end of 2005 was a period of explosive growth for the UK Metropol-managed trusts, with management performance accounting for high rewards. In the last quarter of 2005, the UIFs Metropol “Golden Fleece” and Metropol “Athena” demonstrated impressive results, and were highlighted as unit appreciation leaders several times in various ratings. The year's end UIF value increase was as follows:

• Metropol “Golden Fleece” equity open-end UIF - 60.68%
• Metropol “Athena” balanced open-end UIF - 55.08%
• Metropol “Zeus” bond open-end OPIF - 10.64%.

The average return of the open-end equity UIFs was 56.34%, and the open-end balanced funds - 37.22%. So the OPIFs Metropol “Golden Fleece” and Metropol “Athena” appear to be among the leaders again.
The definitive rating “The highest-yielding unit investment trusts in 2005”, compiled by NLU [National League of Management Companies], ranks the UIF Metropol “Golden Fleece” 14th in the open-end equity funds. The Metropol “Athena” bond UIF is in 7th place in the open-end balanced unit funds.
Analysis of the change in the MC Metropol-managed unit value in 2005 reveals that these trusts demonstrate steady returns for the unit value, sustained in relative terms over the period of stock market decline. This is naturally a clear indication of the effective management of the co-owners' funds. According to estimates provided by trust managers, the created portfolios have a high potential for further growth. With Metropol Asset Management offering its superior investment products, expanding its distribution network, clients can be assured of constantly improving service levels.