Pru Life Japan Bond Acc (ex M&G)

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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 28.50% 2.62% -7.24% 27.47% -2.06%
Sector 25.10% 1.61% -6.85% 24.98% -12.36%
Rank 29/138 52/133 82/130 28/121 13/113
Quartile 1 2 3 1 1

Annualised Performance

3Y 5Y 10Y
Fund 6.95% 8.84% 7.94%
Sector 5.80% 5.34% 6.31%
Rank 31/130 11/113 7/60
Quartile 1 1 1

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 6.97
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group 5.90
Sony Corp. 4.92
Nomura Holdings 4.24
Ricoh Co. 4.02
Yamaha Motor Co. 3.67
NEC Corp. 3.63
TDK Corp. 3.55
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines 3.51
Orix Corp. 3.49
Total 43.90

Fund Aims

The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G Japan Fund. That fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in a wide range of securities of Japanese issuers, covering most aspects of the economy. Income is not a consideration when investments are selected.

Fund Manager

Mike Felton manager for 6 years and 11 months

Photo of Mike Felton Mike Felton joined M&G in 2005 as head of UK retail equities. He managed the M&G UK Select Fund prior to its merger into the M&G UK Growth Fund in March 2013 and has been manager of the M&G UK Growth Fund since December 2012. Mike began his investment career at SunAlliance Investment Management in 1989, having graduated that year in economics from De Montford University.

Fund Overview

Bid (22/05/2013) 257.70
Offer (22/05/2013) 270.70
Fund size £5.62m
Underlying Fund size £61.53m
Number of holdings 38
Annual management charge 1.00%
Launch date 25/05/1977

Equity Sector Allocation

FTSE/ICB Supersector % Weight
Technology 16.76
Banks 16.25
Personal & Household Goods 13.18
Industrial Goods & Services 10.50
Financial Services 8.71
Automobiles & Parts 6.45
Chemicals 5.79
Telecommunications 5.03
Retail 3.85
Other 13.48
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 99.74%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.24%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.02%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
 Basic Materials 6.60% - - -
 
 Chemicals - 5.79% - -
 
 Chemicals - - 5.79% -
 
 Specialty Chemicals - - - 3.18%
 
 Commodity Chemicals - - - 2.60%
 
 Basic Resources - 0.81% - -
 
 Industrial Metals & Mining - - 0.81% -
 
 Iron & Steel - - - 0.81%
 
 Consumer Goods 19.63% - - -
 
 Personal & Household Goods - 13.18% - -
 
 Leisure Goods - - 6.71% -
 
 Consumer Electronics - - - 6.71%
 
 Personal Goods - - 4.59% -
 
 Clothing & Accessories - - - 2.43%
 
 Personal Products - - - 2.16%
 
 Household Goods & Home Construction - - 1.89% -
 
 Home Construction - - - 1.89%
 
 Automobiles & Parts - 6.45% - -
 
 Automobiles & Parts - - 6.45% -
 
 Automobiles - - - 3.67%
 
 Auto Parts - - - 2.78%
 
 Consumer Services 10.08% - - -
 
 Retail - 3.85% - -
 
 General Retailers - - 3.85% -
 
 Home Improvement Retailers - - - 2.07%
 
 Broadline Retailers - - - 1.79%
 
 Travel & Leisure - 3.16% - -
 
 Travel & Leisure - - 3.16% -
 
 Travel & Tourism - - - 3.16%
 
 Media - 3.07% - -
 
 Media - - 3.07% -
 
 Broadcasting & Entertainment - - - 3.07%
 
 Financials 28.13% - - -
 
 Banks - 16.25% - -
 
 Banks - - 16.25% -
 
 Banks - - - 16.25%
 
 Financial Services - 8.71% - -
 
 Financial Services - - 8.71% -
 
 Investment Services - - - 4.24%
 
 Specialty Finance - - - 3.49%
 
 Consumer Finance - - - 0.99%
 
 Insurance - 3.17% - -
 
 Nonlife Insurance - - 3.17% -
 
 Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 3.17%
 
 Health Care 1.86% - - -
 
 Health Care - 1.86% - -
 
 Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 1.86% -
 
 Pharmaceuticals - - - 1.86%
 
 Industrials 11.66% - - -
 
 Industrial Goods & Services - 10.50% - -
 
 Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 3.55% -
 
 Electrical Components & Equipment - - - 3.55%
 
 Industrial Transportation - - 3.51% -
 
 Marine Transportation - - - 3.51%
 
 Industrial Engineering - - 2.24% -
 
 Industrial Machinery - - - 2.24%
 
 Support Services - - 1.20% -
 
 Business Support Services - - - 1.20%
 
 Construction & Materials - 1.16% - -
 
 Construction & Materials - - 1.16% -
 
 Building Materials & Fixtures - - - 1.16%
 
 Technology 16.76% - - -
 
 Technology - 16.76% - -
 
 Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 12.10% -
 
 Semiconductors - - - 4.45%
 
 Electronic Office Equipment - - - 4.02%
 
 Computer Hardware - - - 3.63%
 
 Software & Computer Services - - 4.66% -
 
 Software - - - 3.09%
 
 Computer Services - - - 1.57%
 
 Telecommunications 5.03% - - -
 
 Telecommunications - 5.03% - -
 
 Fixed Line Telecommunications - - 2.84% -
 
 Fixed Line Telecommunications - - - 2.84%
 
 Mobile Telecommunications - - 2.19% -
 
 Mobile Telecommunications - - - 2.19%
 
 Non-Classified 0.02% - - -
 
 Cash and Equivalents 0.24% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  Japan 99.74%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.24%
  UK 0.02%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
 Japan 99.74% -
 
 Japan - 99.74%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 0.24% -
 
 UK 0.02% -
 
 United Kingdom - 0.02%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
11.25%
Large
 
 
26.12%
Medium
 
 
31.99%
Small
 
 
10.22%
Micro
 
 
0.00%
Non-Classified
 
 
20.16%
Bonds
 
 
0.02%
Cash
 
 
0.24%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 6.97% Banks Japan
2 Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group 5.90% Banks Japan
3 Sony Corp. 4.92% Personal & Household Goods Japan
4 Nomura Holdings 4.24% Financial Services Japan
5 Ricoh Co. 4.02% Technology Japan
6 Yamaha Motor Co. 3.67% Automobiles & Parts Japan
7 NEC Corp. 3.63% Technology Japan
8 TDK Corp. 3.55% Industrial Goods & Services Japan
9 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines 3.51% Industrial Goods & Services Japan
10 Orix Corp. 3.49% Financial Services Japan

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 - 6.60% - - - - - - - 6.60%
Consumer Goods - 19.63% - - - - - - - 19.63%
Consumer Services - 10.08% - - - - - - - 10.08%
Financials - 28.13% - - - - - - - 28.13%
Health Care - 1.86% - - - - - - - 1.86%
Industrials - 11.66% - - - - - - - 11.66%
Oil & Gas - - - - - - - - - -
Technology - 16.76% - - - - - - - 16.76%
Telecommunications - 5.03% - - - - - - - 5.03%
Utilities - - - - - - - - - -
Property - - - - - - - - - -
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - - 0.24% 0.24%
Managed Funds - - - - - - - - - -
Bonds - - 0.02% - - - - - - 0.02%
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 0548997
Mex Code MGJA
Isin Code GB0005489975
Citi Code MG97

Charges

Annual management charge 1.00%

Aims and Benchmark

Benchmark MSCI Japan Index
ABI Sector Japan Equities
Aims The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G Japan Fund. That fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in a wide range of securities of Japanese issuers, covering most aspects of the economy. Income is not a consideration when investments are selected.

Fund Background

Launch date 25/05/1977

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 3

Risk Analysis

Ratio Value
Alpha 0.57
Beta 1.13
Sharpe 0.22
Standard Deviation 15.81
Info Ratio 0.21

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital No
Emerging Markets No
Concentrated Porfolio No
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 Yes
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

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.

Umbrella Liabilites - If the liabilities of one fund were to exceed its assets, the other funds within the scheme might have to transfer across money to cover the liabilities.

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.