Pru Life Baillie Gifford American S2

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Performance

Discrete Performance - to last month end

30/04/12 to 30/04/13 30/04/11 to 30/04/12 30/04/10 to 30/04/11 30/04/09 to 30/04/10 30/04/08 to 30/04/09
Fund 11.93% 9.33% 6.04% 28.77% -13.56%
Sector 14.12% 2.78% 4.00% 32.11% -13.16%
Rank 218/257 14/251 64/243 167/228 133/202
Quartile 4 1 2 3 3

Annualised Performance

3Y 5Y 10Y
Fund 9.07% 7.63% -
Sector 6.85% 6.95% 5.78%
Rank 69/243 111/202 -
Quartile 2 3 -

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
Johnson & Johnson 4.41
Progressive Corp. 4.39
Monsanto Co. 4.12
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 3.87
Berkshire Hathaway B 3.83
First Republic Bank San Francisco 3.80
eBay 3.78
U.S. Bancorp 3.78
Pfizer 3.67
Brown-Forman Corp. Cl B 3.43
Total 39.08

Fund Aims

The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the Baillie Gifford American Fund. That fund aims to maximise total return by investing principally in equities in any economic sector in the United States of America. The fund may also invest in Canada from time to time.

Fund Manager

Mick Brewis

Photo of Mick Brewis Mick graduated with a BA in Economics from Cambridge University in 1985, and joined Baillie Gifford in the same year. He became a Partner in 1993, head of the North American Equities Investment Team in 1995 and has managed this strategy with his team since its launch in 1997.

Fund Overview

Bid (17/05/2013) 148.90
Offer (17/05/2013) 156.70
Fund size £0.93m
Underlying Fund size £345.12m
Number of holdings 42
Annual management charge 1.35%
Launch date 03/08/2007

Equity Sector Allocation

FTSE/ICB Supersector % Weight
Health Care 15.82
Insurance 12.00
Banks 10.63
Food & Beverage 10.20
Technology 9.82
Retail 8.64
Cash and Equivalents 6.99
Industrial Goods & Services 6.03
Oil & Gas 5.18
Other 14.70
Portfolio data accurate as at: 30/04/13

Important Information

Source of portfolio data: FundsLibrary. Source of performance data: Financial Express Please remember that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund and take no account of product charges. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price. Performance figures show total return with net income reinvested in GBP. The value of your investment may go down as well as up and the fund value may be less than the payments you have made.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 www.pru.co.uk. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Funds Library, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this report or make any warranties regarding results from its usage. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. The registered office of Prudential is at Laurence Pountney Hill, London EC4R 0HH. Registered number 15454. The registered office of Prudential is at Laurence Pountney Hill, London EC4R 0HH. Registered number 15454.

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 93.01%
  Cash and Equivalents 6.99%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
 Consumer Goods 17.27% - - -
 
 Food & Beverage - 10.20% - -
 
 Beverages - - 5.11% -
 
 Distillers & Vintners - - - 5.11%
 
 Food Producers - - 5.09% -
 
 Farming & Fishing - - - 4.12%
 
 Food Products - - - 0.97%
 
 Personal & Household Goods - 3.87% - -
 
 Personal Goods - - 3.87% -
 
 Personal Products - - - 3.87%
 
 Automobiles & Parts - 3.20% - -
 
 Automobiles & Parts - - 3.20% -
 
 Automobiles - - - 3.20%
 
 Consumer Services 12.27% - - -
 
 Retail - 8.64% - -
 
 General Retailers - - 8.64% -
 
 Specialized Consumer Services - - - 3.78%
 
 Specialty Retailers - - - 3.31%
 
 Home Improvement Retailers - - - 1.55%
 
 Travel & Leisure - 2.35% - -
 
 Travel & Leisure - - 2.35% -
 
 Travel & Tourism - - - 2.35%
 
 Media - 1.28% - -
 
 Media - - 1.28% -
 
 Media Agencies - - - 1.28%
 
 Financials 22.63% - - -
 
 Insurance - 12.00% - -
 
 Nonlife Insurance - - 12.00% -
 
 Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 8.17%
 
 Reinsurance - - - 3.83%
 
 Banks - 10.63% - -
 
 Banks - - 10.63% -
 
 Banks - - - 10.63%
 
 Health Care 15.82% - - -
 
 Health Care - 15.82% - -
 
 Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 14.01% -
 
 Pharmaceuticals - - - 9.38%
 
 Biotechnology - - - 4.63%
 
 Health Care Equipment & Services - - 1.81% -
 
 Medical Equipment - - - 0.97%
 
 Medical Supplies - - - 0.84%
 
 Industrials 10.03% - - -
 
 Industrial Goods & Services - 6.03% - -
 
 Industrial Transportation - - 3.40% -
 
 Delivery Services - - - 3.40%
 
 General Industrials - - 1.34% -
 
 Diversified Industrials - - - 1.34%
 
 Industrial Engineering - - 1.29% -
 
 Industrial Machinery - - - 1.29%
 
 Construction & Materials - 4.00% - -
 
 Construction & Materials - - 4.00% -
 
 Building Materials & Fixtures - - - 4.00%
 
 Oil & Gas 5.18% - - -
 
 Oil & Gas - 5.18% - -
 
 Oil & Gas Producers - - 5.18% -
 
 Oil & Gas Exploration & Production - - - 2.68%
 
 Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 2.50%
 
 Technology 9.82% - - -
 
 Technology - 9.82% - -
 
 Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 6.47% -
 
 Semiconductors - - - 5.81%
 
 Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.66%
 
 Software & Computer Services - - 3.35% -
 
 Internet - - - 2.81%
 
 Computer Services - - - 0.54%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 6.99% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  North America 93.01%
  Cash and Equivalents 6.99%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
 North America 93.01% -
 
 United States - 90.71%
 
 Canada - 2.30%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 6.99% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
38.12%
Large
 
 
36.65%
Medium
 
 
14.37%
Small
 
 
0.05%
Micro
 
 
0.00%
Non-Classified
 
 
3.83%
Bonds
 
 
0.00%
Cash
 
 
6.99%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 Johnson & Johnson 4.41% Health Care United States
2 Progressive Corp. 4.39% Insurance United States
3 Monsanto Co. 4.12% Food & Beverage United States
4 Colgate-Palmolive Co. 3.87% Personal & Household Goods United States
5 Berkshire Hathaway B 3.83% Insurance United States
6 First Republic Bank San Francisco 3.80% Banks United States
7 eBay 3.78% Retail United States
8 U.S. Bancorp 3.78% Banks United States
9 Pfizer 3.67% Health Care United States
10 Brown-Forman Corp. Cl B 3.43% Food & Beverage United States

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Managed Funds Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Basic Materials - - - - - - - - - -
Consumer Goods - 17.27% - - - - - - - 17.27%
Consumer Services - 12.27% - - - - - - - 12.27%
Financials - 22.63% - - - - - - - 22.63%
Health Care - 15.82% - - - - - - - 15.82%
Industrials - 10.03% - - - - - - - 10.03%
Oil & Gas - 5.18% - - - - - - - 5.18%
Technology - 9.82% - - - - - - - 9.82%
Telecommunications - - - - - - - - - -
Utilities - - - - - - - - - -
Property - - - - - - - - - -
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - - 6.99% 6.99%
Managed Funds - - - - - - - - - -
Bonds - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Classified - - - - - - - - - -
Commodities - - - - - - - - - -
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - - - - - - - -
Portfolio data accurate as at: 30/04/13

Important Information

The Industry Classification Benchmark is a joint product of FTSE International Limited and Dow Jones & Company, Inc 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 www.pru.co.uk. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Funds Library, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this report or make any warranties regarding results from its usage. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges.

Identification Codes

Sedol Code B1YVPQ6
Mex Code SBB
Isin Code GB00B1YVPQ60
Citi Code AKA4

Charges

Annual management charge 1.35%

Aims and Benchmark

Benchmark S&P 500 Composite Index
ABI Sector North America Equities
Aims The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the Baillie Gifford American Fund. That fund aims to maximise total return by investing principally in equities in any economic sector in the United States of America. The fund may also invest in Canada from time to time.

Fund Background

Launch date 03/08/2007

Ratings

OBSR OBSR rating of Bronze
FE Crown Crown Rating of 3

Risk Analysis

Ratio Value
Alpha 3.02
Beta 0.86
Sharpe 0.50
Standard Deviation 11.13
Info Ratio 0.57

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital No
Emerging Markets No
Concentrated Porfolio Yes
Smaller Companies No
High Yield Bonds No
Sector Specific No
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 Liabilites No
New Fund No
Solvency of Depository No
Solvency of Bond Issuers No
Ethical Restrictions No
Liquidity No
Returns Are Not Guaranteed Yes
Inflation Yes
Taxation and Tax Relief Yes

Fund Specific Risks

Concentrated Porfolio - Thee fund may invest in a relatively smaller number of stocks. This stock concentration may carry more risk than funds spread across a larger number of companies.

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.

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

The risk factor definitions are provided by FundsLibrary. 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 for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Funds Library, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this report or make any warranties regarding results from it's usage. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges.