Prudential Fixed Interest S3

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Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to latest available quarter end

31/12/18
to
31/12/19
31/12/19
to
31/12/20
31/12/20
to
31/12/21
31/12/21
to
31/12/22
31/12/22
to
31/12/23
Fund 7.4% 9.3% -4.5% -23.4% 4.6%
Benchmark 6.9% 8.3% -5.2% -24.8% 3.6%

Performance - to latest available quarter end

Quarter Annualised
4
2023
3 Years to
31/12/23
5 Years to
31/12/23
10 Years to
31/12/23
Fund 8.8% -8.6% -2.2% 1.6%
Benchmark 8.5% -9.6% -3.1% 1.0%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
4⅛% Treasury Gilt 2027 21.83
4½% Treasury Gilt 2028 20.22
4½% Treasury Gilt 2042 8.11
⅞ Treasury 2046 7.73
4% Treasury Gilt 2063 4.54
3½% Treasury Gilt 2025 4.46
3¾% Treasury Gilt 2038 4.11
1⅝% Treasury Gilt 2054 4.05
2½% Treasury Gilt 2065 3.41
1⅛ Treasury 2039 3.27
Total 81.72

Fund Aims

Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G PP Fixed Interest Fund - the underlying fund.

Underlying Fund Objective: The fund invests mainly in UK government gilts. The fund is actively managed against its benchmark, the iBoxx Sterling Gilts Index. The fund can also invest in overseas government bonds and corporate bonds issues by UK and overseas companies and institutions. Exposure to short-term exchange rate movements from any overseas holdings is mitigated by hedging.

Performance Objective: To outperform the benchmark by 0.75% a year (before charges) on a rolling three year basis.

Fund Manager

Miles Tym manager of the underlying fund for 11 years and 5 months

Photo of Miles Tym Miles joined M&G in January 2009 as a senior portfolio manager specialising in Government bond and macro fixed income mandates. Miles worked briefly as an accountant and a trader on the LIFFE floor before joining the investment management industry in 1996. He spent the next eight years of his career managing both Government and corporate bond portfolios for Alliance Capital. Miles joined Morley in 2004 with a brief to specialise in Government bond portfolios. Miles graduated from Cambridge University in 1993 with a BA Hons in Economics.

Fund Overview

Daily price (27/03/2024) 232.20
Fund size (29/02/2024) £18.18m
Underlying Fund size £45.19m
Number of holdings 20
Annual Management Charge (AMC) Please refer to the "Fund Guide"
for your specific pension plan
Launch date 06/04/2001

Asset Allocation

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  UK Gilts 99.84%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.16%

Commentary

Performance as at Q4 2023 - The fund's overweight position in more recently issued higher yielding 4 year maturity bonds performed strongly against bonds of similar maturity contributing positively to the fund's performance. At the end of the quarter the manager tactically reduced duration exposure due to the strong rally in fixed income. This had a small positive contribution to fund performance over the quarter. The fund is remains underweight 7/10 year fixed rate gilts versus the wings. The is tactically short duration versus the benchmark. Activity in the fund continued to focus on an active stock specific relative value approach. The manager continues to position in the fund in anomalously cheap securities along the gilt yield curve.

Source: M&G

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of fund charges and further costs, but take no account of any Annual Management Charge paid for by the deduction of units. Charges and further costs may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with gross income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.

This factsheet is intended for the advisers of occupational pension schemes using Prudential group pension contracts and Prudential grouped personal pensions and Stakeholder pension contracts. its purpose is to provide an insight into how investment markets and funds have performed over the period and is provided for information only. You should refer to your client's scheme documentation (e.g. Fund Guide) for fund availability, investment strategy, any scheme information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this infomation or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  UK Gilts 99.84%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.16%

Bond Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Bonds 99.84% - - -
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.16% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  UK 99.84%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.16%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Pound Sterling 99.84%
  Cash 0.16%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
UK 99.84% -
 
United Kingdom - 99.84%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.16% -

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
54.60%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
 
 
2.70%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
 
 
7.38%
> 15Yr Maturity
 
 
35.16%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
0.16%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AA
 
 
99.84%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
0.16%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 4⅛% Treasury Gilt 2027 21.83% Bonds United Kingdom
2 4½% Treasury Gilt 2028 20.22% Bonds United Kingdom
3 4½% Treasury Gilt 2042 8.11% Bonds United Kingdom
4 ⅞ Treasury 2046 7.73% Bonds United Kingdom
5 4% Treasury Gilt 2063 4.54% Bonds United Kingdom
6 3½% Treasury Gilt 2025 4.46% Bonds United Kingdom
7 3¾% Treasury Gilt 2038 4.11% Bonds United Kingdom
8 1⅝% Treasury Gilt 2054 4.05% Bonds United Kingdom
9 2½% Treasury Gilt 2065 3.41% Bonds United Kingdom
10 1⅛ Treasury 2039 3.27% Bonds United Kingdom

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Identification Codes

Sedol Code 3168585
Mex Code PUFIT
Isin Code GB0031685851
Citi Code P272

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) Please refer to the "Fund Guide"
for your specific pension plan

Aims and Benchmark

Aims Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G PP Fixed Interest Fund - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The fund invests mainly in UK government gilts. The fund is actively managed against its benchmark, the iBoxx Sterling Gilts Index. The fund can also invest in overseas government bonds and corporate bonds issues by UK and overseas companies and institutions. Exposure to short-term exchange rate movements from any overseas holdings is mitigated by hedging. Performance Objective: To outperform the benchmark by 0.75% a year (before charges) on a rolling three year basis.
Benchmark iBoxx Sterling Gilts Index
ABI Sector UK Gilts

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

Charges and further costs may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Risk Analysis

Ratio Value
Alpha -0.18
Beta 1.04
Sharpe -0.01
Standard Deviation 11.54
Info Ratio -0.19

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital Yes
Emerging Markets No
Concentrated Portfolio No
Smaller Companies No
High Yield Bonds No
Sector Specific Yes
Geared Investments No
Value of Investments Yes
Investments Long Term Yes
Property No
Exchange Rate Yes
Higher Risk No
Performance Charges No
Derivative Exposure No
Offshore No
Income Eroding Capital Growth No
Umbrella Liabilities No
New Fund No
Solvency of Depository Yes
Solvency of Bond Issuers Yes
Ethical Restrictions No
Liquidity No
Returns Are Not Guaranteed Yes
Inflation Yes
Taxation and Tax Relief Yes

Fund Specific Risks

Charges to Capital

Part, or all of the periodic annual management fee(s) and expenses may be charged to capital which could increase the potential for the capital value of your investment to be eroded. Your capital could also decrease if income withdrawals exceed the growth rate of the fund(s).

Sector Specific

The fund invests in specific sectors. Funds which invest in specific sectors may carry more risk than those spread across a number of different sectors. They may assume higher risk, as markets/sectors can be more volatile. In particular, gold, technology funds and other focused funds can suffer as the underlying stocks can be more volatile and less liquid.

Value of Investments

The value of investments, and any income can fall, as well as rise, so you could get back less than you invested. Neither capital nor income is guaranteed.

Investments Long Term

Investments should be regarded as long term and are not suitable for money which may be needed in the short term, you should always have a sufficient cash reserve.

Exchange Rate

This fund invests in securities outside the UK. The value of investments and any income from them may therefore decrease or increase as a result of changes in exchange rates between currencies.

Solvency of Depository

The value of a cash or currency fund may be affected if any of the institutions with which cash is deposited becomes insolvent or experiences other financial difficulties.

Solvency of Bond Issuers

If the fund you choose invests in bonds there is a risk that the issuer may default, resulting in a loss to the portfolio.

Returns Are Not Guaranteed

What you receive when you sell your investment is not guaranteed; it depends on how your investments perform.

Inflation

Inflation will reduce the real value of your investments in future.

Taxation and Tax Relief

Levels of taxation and tax relief are subject to change.

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

The risk factor definitions are provided by Broadridge. These definitions may differ from those of Prudential or any underlying fund manager. The data itself is provided by Prudential or the underlying fund manager.

This factsheet is intended for the advisers of occupational pension schemes using Prudential group pension contracts and Prudential grouped personal pensions and Stakeholder pension contracts. its purpose is to provide an insight into how investment markets and funds have performed over the period and is provided for information only. You should refer to your client's scheme documentation (e.g. Fund Guide) for fund availability, investment strategy, any scheme information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this infomation or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

These risk ratings have been developed by Prudential to help provide an indication of a fund’s potential level of risk and reward based on the type of assets which may be held by the fund. Other companies may use different descriptions and as such these risk ratings should not be considered as generic across the fund management industry.

We regularly review our fund risk ratings, so they may change in the future. If, in our view, there is a material change in the fund's level of risk, for example due to a significant change to the assets held by the fund or in the way the fund is managed, we will provide information on the new risk rating. We recommend that you make sure you understand the risk rating of any fund before you invest.

  • Higher Risk
  • Medium to Higher Risk
  • Medium Risk
  • Lower to Medium Risk
  • Lower Risk
  • Minimal Risk

Lower to Medium Risk

These funds may invest in corporate bonds or multi-asset strategies with a higher weighting in corporate bonds (and other comparable strategies).

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Important Information

This factsheet is intended for the advisers of occupational pension schemes using Prudential group pension contracts and Prudential grouped personal pensions and Stakeholder pension contracts. Its purpose is to provide an insight into how investment markets and funds have performed over the period and is provided for information only. You should refer to your client's scheme documentation (e.g. Fund Guide) for fund availability, investment strategy, any scheme information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this infomation or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of fund charges and further costs, but take no account of any Annual Management Charge paid for by the deduction of units. Charges and further costs may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with gross income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.

This factsheet is intended for the advisers of occupational pension schemes using Prudential group pension contracts and Prudential grouped personal pensions and Stakeholder pension contracts. Its purpose is to provide an insight into how investment markets and funds have performed over the period and is provided for information only. You should refer to your client's scheme documentation (e.g. Fund Guide) for fund availability, investment strategy, any scheme information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this infomation or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

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