Prudential Long Term Bond 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 15.5% 15.3% -6.1% -36.6% 6.4%
Benchmark 14.7% 14.6% -6.5% -37.3% 6.0%

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 14.4% -14.1% -3.3% 2.4%
Benchmark 14.6% -14.7% -4.0% 1.9%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
1¾% Treasury Gilt 2049 4.81
1½% Treasury Gilt 2047 4.18
3¼% Treasury Gilt 2044 3.97
1¼ % Treasury Gilt 2041 3.00
4½% Treasury Gilt 2042 2.98
4¼% Treasury Gilt 2055 2.75
4¼% Treasury Gilt 2040 2.69
3½% Treasury Gilt 2045 2.62
3¾% Treasury Gilt 2053 2.52
4¼% Treasury Gilt 2046 2.50
Total 32.03

Fund Aims

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

Underlying Fund Objective: The fund invests, via other M&G PP funds, in long-dated bonds split equally between UK Government gilts and corporate bonds. It is a "fund of funds" with the gilts component passively managed. The actively managed corporate bonds are mainly high quality sterling issues, but may include limited amounts of high yield and hedged non-sterling bonds. The split between government and corporate bonds may be reviewed from time to time.

Performance Objective: To match the performance of the benchmark as closely as possible.

Fund Manager

M&G Treasury & Investment Office manager of the underlying fund for 23 years and 2 months

Photo of M&G Treasury & Investment Office With access to investment professionals around the world and assets under management of £178bn, the M&G Treasury & Investment Office (T&IO) has a broad and well-resourced investment capability. T&IO set the strategic asset allocation and undertakes the ‘manager of managers’ role for our insured funds. Over the years they have built a thorough and effective governance framework, which includes the setting and monitoring of investment mandates, regular performance and activity health checks and independent analysis of investment, credit and liquidity risks.

Fund Overview

Daily price (25/03/2024) 260.90
Fund size (29/02/2024) £15.61m
Underlying Fund size £15.65m
Number of holdings 240
Annual Management Charge (AMC) Please refer to the "Fund Guide"
for your specific pension plan
Launch date 30/04/2002

Asset Allocation

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  UK Gilts 59.11%
  UK Corporate Bonds 22.69%
  International Bonds 16.65%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.02%
  Other Assets 0.53%

Commentary

Performance as at Q4 2023 - UK government bonds (gilts) returned 8.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023, outperforming both US government bonds (treasuries) and German government bonds (bunds). Gilts were supported by increased expectations of interest rate cuts by the Bank of England, as annual inflation eased to 3.9% in November; the market is pricing in six cuts for 2024. Having risen in October, the yield on the benchmark 10-year gilt subsequently fell in November and December to end 2023 at 3.6%, down from 4.4% at the end of the third quarter. Amid falling yields, longer dated gilts, particularly those over 15 years, delivered significant returns. UK corporate bonds also rose, returning 7.3% in the fourth quarter.

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 investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.

This factsheet is intended for the trustees, sponsors, advisers and members 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. If you are not familiar with any of the investment terminology included, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  UK Gilts 59.11%
  UK Corporate Bonds 22.69%
  International Bonds 16.65%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.02%
  Other Assets 0.53%

Bond Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Bonds 98.45% - - -
 
Cash and Equivalents 1.02% - - -
 
Non-Classified 0.53% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  UK 81.80%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 8.67%
  Non-Classified 3.67%
  North America 3.59%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.02%
  South & Central America 0.76%
  Australia & New Zealand 0.49%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Pound Sterling 95.80%
  US Dollar 1.53%
  Euro 1.12%
  Cash 1.02%
  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 0.53%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
UK 81.80% -
 
United Kingdom - 81.80%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 8.67% -
 
France - 4.02%
 
Netherlands - 1.50%
 
Luxembourg - 1.14%
 
Sweden - 0.66%
 
Denmark - 0.65%
 
Germany - 0.40%
 
Finland - 0.17%
 
Norway - 0.07%
 
Italy - 0.05%
 
Non-Classified 3.67% -
 
North America 3.59% -
 
United States - 3.59%
 
Cash and Equivalents 1.02% -
 
South & Central America 0.76% -
 
Mexico - 0.76%
 
Australia & New Zealand 0.49% -
 
Australia - 0.49%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
0.66%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
 
 
0.73%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
 
 
2.66%
> 15Yr Maturity
 
 
94.40%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
1.02%
Unknown Maturity
 
 
0.53%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AAA
 
 
0.60%
AA
 
 
61.10%
A
 
 
12.69%
BBB
 
 
18.92%
Sub-Investment Grade
 
 
0.53%
Unknown Quality
 
 
4.61%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
1.02%
Other Asset Types
 
 
0.53%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 1¾% Treasury Gilt 2049 4.81% Bonds United Kingdom
2 1½% Treasury Gilt 2047 4.18% Bonds United Kingdom
3 3¼% Treasury Gilt 2044 3.97% Bonds United Kingdom
4 1¼ % Treasury Gilt 2041 3.00% Bonds United Kingdom
5 4½% Treasury Gilt 2042 2.98% Bonds United Kingdom
6 4¼% Treasury Gilt 2055 2.75% Bonds United Kingdom
7 4¼% Treasury Gilt 2040 2.69% Bonds United Kingdom
8 3½% Treasury Gilt 2045 2.62% Bonds United Kingdom
9 3¾% Treasury Gilt 2053 2.52% Bonds United Kingdom
10 4¼% Treasury Gilt 2046 2.50% 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 information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 3169403
Mex Code PUPR
Isin Code GB0031694036
Citi Code P282

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 Long Term Bond Fund - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The fund invests, via other M&G PP funds, in long-dated bonds split equally between UK Government gilts and corporate bonds. It is a "fund of funds" with the gilts component passively managed. The actively managed corporate bonds are mainly high quality sterling issues, but may include limited amounts of high yield and hedged non-sterling bonds. The split between government and corporate bonds may be reviewed from time to time. Performance Objective: To match the performance of the benchmark as closely as possible.
Benchmark 50% iBoxx £ Gilts 15+ and 50% iBoxx Sterling Over 15 Years Non-Gilts Index
ABI Sector Sterling Long Bond

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 information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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.

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.

You should also consider discussing your decision and the appropriateness of a fund's risk rating with an adviser.

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

Medium Risk

These funds may invest in multi-asset strategies with a higher weighting in equities (or with significant derivative use), while funds investing mainly in property, high yield or government bonds (such as UK Gilts) are also in this category.

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Important Information

This factsheet is intended for the trustees, sponsors, advisers and members 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. If you are not familiar with any of the investment terminology included, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 information 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 investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.

This factsheet is intended for the trustees, sponsors, advisers and members 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. If you are not familiar with any of the investment terminology included, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

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