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The following is our latest Fund Analyst Report for Emerald Banking and Finance Investor (FFBFX). Morningstar Premium Members have access to full analyst reports such as this for more than 1,000 of the largest and best mutual funds. Not a Premium Member? Gain full access to our analyst reports and advanced tools immediately when you try Morningstar Premium free for 14 days.
Emerald Banking & Finance has moved outside its circle of competence. The Morningstar Analyst Ratings on its cheapest share class falls to Neutral from Bronze. More expensive shares remain rated Neutral. Longtime managers Ken Mertz and Steven Russell have historically focused on regional banks, which accounted for 70%-80% of portfolio assets. They used a sensible and structured approach to finding the best ones, relying on extensive interviews with management teams and valuation models estimating future cash flows, earnings, target prices, and downside risks. However, a big shift into cryptocurrencies in late