FSSA IM Greater China Growth Class B Acc

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Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

31/03/19
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31/03/20
31/03/20
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31/03/21
31/03/21
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31/03/22
31/03/22
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31/03/23
31/03/23
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31/03/24
Fund -0.9% 48.1% -10.1% 1.5% -13.6%
Sector -0.2% 40.9% -21.5% -3.6% -20.7%
Rank 18/47 21/53 9/58 8/63 5/67
Quartile 2 2 1 1 1

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/03/24
5 Years to
31/03/24
10 Years to
31/03/24
Fund -7.6% 3.0% 8.4%
Sector -15.6% -3.3% 4.6%
Rank 3/58 1/47 1/32
Quartile 1 1 1

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED 9.98
TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED 6.99
MIDEA GROUP CO LTD 5.49
MEDIATEK 4.79
CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO. 3.99
ANTA SPORTS PRODUCTS LIMITED 3.89
CHINA MENGNIU DAIRY COMPANY LIMITED 3.29
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES CO 2.89
SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO MEDICAL ELE CO 2.89
AIA GROUP LIMITED 2.79
Total 47.01

Fund Aims

The Fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth. The Fund invests in equity and equity type securities issued by companies established or having a predominant part of their economic activities in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Fund Manager

Martin Lau manager for 20 years and 4 months

Photo of Martin Lau Martin Lau is Director of Greater China Equities at First State Stewart (FSS). FSS is part of First State Investments and the team manages equities in Asia Pacific, Global Emerging and other international markets. He joined the team in April 2002.

Fund Overview

Mid (26/04/2024) 1121.32p
Historic yield 1.79%
Fund size (31/03/2024) £447.19m
Number of holdings 48
Entry Charge 4.00%
Ongoing Charges 1.09%
Launch date 01/12/2003

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 99.80%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.20%

Commentary

The Fund invests in shares of companies that are based in or have significant operations in China, Hong Kong or Taiwan.

Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/03/24

Important Information

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 ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges 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 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 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.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 99.80%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.20%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Technology 28.84% - - -
 
Technology - 28.84% - -
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 21.86% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 17.86%
 
Computer Hardware - - - 2.79%
 
Electronic Components - - - 1.20%
 
Software & Computer Services - - 6.99% -
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 6.99%
 
Consumer Discretionary 23.65% - - -
 
Consumer Products & Services - 17.86% - -
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 8.38% -
 
Household Appliance - - - 7.49%
 
Household Furnishings - - - 0.90%
 
Personal Goods - - 6.39% -
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 6.39%
 
Leisure Goods - - 3.09% -
 
Electronic Entertainment - - - 2.69%
 
Recreational Products - - - 0.40%
 
Retail - 4.89% - -
 
Retailers - - 4.89% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 3.69%
 
Apparel Retailers - - - 1.20%
 
Travel & Leisure - 0.90% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 0.90% -
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.90%
 
Industrials 18.76% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 18.76% - -
 
Industrial Engineering - - 9.08% -
 
Machinery: Industrial - - - 6.19%
 
Machinery: Tools - - - 2.89%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 5.19% -
 
Electrical Components - - - 5.19%
 
General Industrials - - 2.99% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 2.99%
 
Industrial Support Services - - 1.50% -
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 1.50%
 
Financials 8.78% - - -
 
Insurance - 4.79% - -
 
Life Insurance - - 4.79% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 4.79%
 
Banks - 3.99% - -
 
Banks - - 3.99% -
 
Banks - - - 3.99%
 
Consumer Staples 8.48% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 6.19% - -
 
Food Producers - - 3.99% -
 
Food Products - - - 3.99%
 
Beverages - - 2.20% -
 
Brewers - - - 1.60%
 
Soft Drinks - - - 0.60%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 2.30% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 2.30% -
 
Drug Retailers - - - 1.40%
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 0.90%
 
Health Care 5.99% - - -
 
Health Care - 5.99% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 3.09% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 3.09%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 2.89% -
 
Medical Equipment - - - 2.89%
 
Real Estate 2.40% - - -
 
Real Estate - 2.40% - -
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 2.40% -
 
Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 2.40%
 
Utilities 2.10% - - -
 
Utilities - 2.10% - -
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 2.10% -
 
Gas Distribution - - - 2.10%
 
Telecommunications 0.80% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 0.80% - -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 0.80% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.80%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.20% - - -
 
Non-Classified 0.00% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  Emerging Asia 77.64%
  Developed Asia 18.16%
  North America 2.00%
  Non-Classified 2.00%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.20%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
Emerging Asia 77.64% -
 
China - 45.41%
 
Taiwan - 32.24%
 
Developed Asia 18.16% -
 
Hong Kong - 16.57%
 
Singapore - 1.60%
 
North America 2.00% -
 
United States - 2.00%
 
Non-Classified 2.00% -
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.20% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
31.84%
Large
 
 
34.53%
Medium
 
 
12.28%
Small
 
 
3.19%
Non-Classified
 
 
17.96%
Cash
 
 
0.20%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED 9.98% Technology Hardware & Equipment Taiwan
2 TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED 6.99% Software & Computer Services China
3 MIDEA GROUP CO LTD 5.49% Household Goods & Home Construction China
4 MEDIATEK 4.79% Technology Hardware & Equipment Taiwan
5 CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO. 3.99% Banks China
6 ANTA SPORTS PRODUCTS LIMITED 3.89% Personal Goods China
7 CHINA MENGNIU DAIRY COMPANY LIMITED 3.29% Food Producers China
8 TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES CO 2.89% Industrial Engineering Hong Kong
9 SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO MEDICAL ELE CO 2.89% Medical Equipment & Services China
10 AIA GROUP LIMITED 2.79% Life Insurance Hong Kong

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology - 28.84% - - - - - - 28.84%
Telecommunications - 0.80% - - - - - - 0.80%
Financials - 8.78% - - - - - - 8.78%
Real Estate - 2.40% - - - - - - 2.40%
Consumer Discretionary - 23.65% - - - - - - 23.65%
Consumer Staples - 8.48% - - - - - - 8.48%
Utilities - 2.10% - - - - - - 2.10%
Health Care - 5.99% - - - - - - 5.99%
Industrials - 18.76% - - - - - - 18.76%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 0.20% 0.20%
Non-Classified - - - - - - - - -

Important Information

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 3387432
Mex Code CFGCGB
Isin Code GB0033874321
Citi Code QI57

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 4.00%
Ongoing Charges 1.09%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The Fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth. The Fund invests in equity and equity type securities issued by companies established or having a predominant part of their economic activities in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Benchmark MSCI Golden Dragon Index
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector China/Greater China

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price £1.00
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Biannually
Distribution Type No income
Distribution Payment Basis Gross

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
01 February 31 March
01 August 30 September

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 4

Effect of Deductions

Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% Assuming a growth rate of 7.00%
- -

Fund Administration

Fund Trustee/Depository The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited
Fund Administrator The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited
Fund Registrar The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited
Fund Custodian The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited

Group Details

Group name FSSA IM (First Sentier Investors) (UK)
Group address Finsbury Circus House 15 Finsbury Circus London EC2M 7EB
Group telephone 020 7332 6500
Dealing telephone -
Email -
Homepage www.firstsentierinvestors.com
Fax number -

Dealing

Minimum Investment £500000
Minimum Top Up £50000
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy 4 days
Settlement Period: Sell 4 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 3

Important Information

Ongoing charges 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 6.58
Beta 0.81
Sharpe -0.02
Standard Deviation 21.27
Info Ratio 1.18

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital No
Emerging Markets Yes
Concentrated Portfolio No
Smaller Companies Yes
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 Yes
Performance Charges No
Derivative Exposure No
Offshore No
Income Eroding Capital Growth No
Umbrella Liabilities Yes
New Fund No
Solvency of Depository No
Solvency of Bond Issuers No
Ethical Restrictions No
Liquidity Yes
Returns Are Not Guaranteed Yes
Inflation Yes
Taxation and Tax Relief Yes

Fund Specific Risks

Emerging Markets

The fund invests in emerging markets. Generally less well regulated than the UK. There is an increased chance of political and economic instability with less reliable custody, dealing and settlement arrangements. The market(s) can be less liquid. If a fund investing in markets is affected by currency exchange rates, the investment could either increase or decrease. These investments therefore carry more risk.

Smaller Companies

The fund invests in smaller companies. Smaller companies shares can be more volatile and less liquid than larger company shares, so smaller companies funds can carry more risk.

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.

Higher Risk

This fund is specifically aimed at sophisticated investors and is particularly high risk, because it concentrates on a region that may be exposed to unusual political or economic risks. You should only invest if you are comfortable with the specific risks pertaining to the fund in question. If you are not familiar with these you should ask us for a copy of the provider's key features and brochure.

Umbrella Liabilities

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.

Liquidity

This fund can suffer from partial or total illiquidity, which may lead to considerable price fluctuations and the inability to redeem your investment.

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 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 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.

Important Information

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 ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges 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 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 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. "Prudential" is a trading name of The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, which is registered in England and Wales. Registered office at 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG. Registered number 15454. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.