M&G Episode Growth Class PP GBP Inc

Essentials Portfolio Analysis Background Data Performance View PDF Factsheet
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

28/02/19
to
29/02/20
29/02/20
to
28/02/21
28/02/21
to
28/02/22
28/02/22
to
28/02/23
28/02/23
to
29/02/24
Fund n/a 11.1% 6.8% 6.0% 8.2%
Sector 5.1% 10.7% 4.0% -1.0% 6.2%
Rank 157/168 97/181 60/195 5/205 68/211
Quartile 4 3 2 1 2

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
29/02/24
5 Years to
29/02/24
10 Years to
29/02/24
Fund 7.0% n/a n/a
Sector 3.0% 4.9% 5.2%
Rank 13/195 40/168 n/a
Quartile 1 1 n/a

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
iShares iShares III plc Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 24.00
USD/GBP USD 7.50
HKD/GBP GBP 6.01
UNITED KINGDOM (GOVERNMENT OF) 0% 29/04/2024 4.77
UNITED STATES TREASURY 0% 08/02/2024 3.78
JPY/GBP GBP 2.19
MXN/GBP MXN 2.11
CHF/GBP GBP 2.07
HUF/GBP HUF 2.04
BRL/USD BRL 2.03
Total 56.51

Fund Aims

The Fund aims to provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income) net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than the average return of the IA Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares Sector over any five-year period.

Fund Manager

Tony Finding manager for 1 years and 3 months

Photo of Tony Finding Tony Finding joined PPM (now M&G) in 1997 as an economist. Subsequently, he took responsibility for the generation of views on yield curve and foreign exchange trading opportunities. In 2001, Tony developed his expertise in credit and exotic fixed interest securities by spending time seconded to Prudential's US-based investment management team. Tony has been in his current role as a member of the multi asset team since 1999. In January 2011, Tony was appointed co-manager of the M&G Cautious Multi Asset Fund and the M&G Dynamic Allocation Fund. He has a BSc in economics from the LSE and is also a CFA charterholder.

Craig Simpson manager for 1 years and 3 months

Photo of Craig Simpson Craig Simpson was appointed co-manager of the M&G Episode Growth Fund in December 2019, and co-deputy fund manager of the M&G Global Target Return Fund from launch in December 2016. In February 2015, he was appointed Head of Portfolio Management for the Multi Asset team. Craig joined M&G in 2004 as a portfolio manager and has more than 15 years’ experience in the investment industry. Prior to joining M&G, Craig was a trainee fund manager at Equitable Life Assurance and an analyst at Pictet Asset Management. He graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a degree in land economics.

Fund Overview

Mid (27/03/2024) 127.74p
Historic yield 2.65%
Fund size (31/01/2024) £820.31m
Number of holdings 1734
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.63%
Launch date 26/02/1993

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 39.28%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 10.10%
  International Bonds 5.79%
  UK Equities 2.74%
  Property 0.13%
  Investment Trusts 0.00%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.00%
  Cash and Equivalents -5.71%
  Other Assets 47.67%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/01/24

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

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 39.28%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 10.10%
  International Bonds 5.79%
  UK Equities 2.74%
  Property 0.13%
  Investment Trusts 0.00%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.00%
  Cash and Equivalents -5.71%
  Other Assets 47.67%

Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Non-Classified 71.81% - - -
 
Non-Classified - 38.29% - -
 
Non-Classified - - 38.29% -
 
Non-Classified - - - 38.29%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 10.10% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 10.10% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 10.10% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 10.10%
 
Bonds 5.79% - - -
 
Financials 3.38% - - -
 
Banks - 1.79% - -
 
Banks - - 1.79% -
 
Banks - - - 1.79%
 
Insurance - 0.91% - -
 
Non-life Insurance - - 0.64% -
 
Full Line Insurance - - - 0.36%
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 0.14%
 
Reinsurance - - - 0.13%
 
Life Insurance - - 0.27% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 0.27%
 
Financial Services - 0.68% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 0.57% -
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 0.25%
 
Investment Services - - - 0.21%
 
Diversified Financial Services - - - 0.10%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 0.11% -
 
Consumer Lending - - - 0.05%
 
Mortgage Finance - - - 0.04%
 
Financial Data & Systems - - - 0.02%
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - 0.00% -
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - - 0.00%
 
Industrials 2.89% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 2.31% - -
 
Industrial Transportation - - 0.53% -
 
Transportation Services - - - 0.17%
 
Marine Transportation - - - 0.17%
 
Commercial Vehicles & Parts - - - 0.08%
 
Delivery Services - - - 0.08%
 
Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing - - - 0.01%
 
Railroad Equipment - - - 0.01%
 
Railroads - - - 0.01%
 
General Industrials - - 0.39% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 0.29%
 
Containers & Packaging - - - 0.09%
 
Glass - - - 0.01%
 
Plastics - - - 0.00%
 
Paints & Coatings - - - 0.00%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 0.38% -
 
Electrical Components - - - 0.34%
 
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter - - - 0.04%
 
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters - - - 0.01%
 
Electronic Equipment: Other - - - 0.00%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 0.37% -
 
Machinery: Industrial - - - 0.13%
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 0.13%
 
Machinery: Tools - - - 0.06%
 
Machinery: Engines - - - 0.05%
 
Machinery: Specialty - - - 0.01%
 
Machinery: Agricultural - - - 0.00%
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 0.34% -
 
Aerospace - - - 0.25%
 
Defense - - - 0.09%
 
Industrial Support Services - - 0.30% -
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 0.12%
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 0.08%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 0.05%
 
Forms & Bulk Printing Services - - - 0.03%
 
Security Services - - - 0.02%
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 0.01%
 
Construction & Materials - 0.57% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 0.57% -
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 0.24%
 
Construction - - - 0.15%
 
Cement - - - 0.08%
 
Engineering & Contracting Services - - - 0.05%
 
Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing - - - 0.04%
 
Building: Climate Control - - - 0.02%
 
Consumer Discretionary 2.69% - - -
 
Consumer Products & Services - 0.94% - -
 
Personal Goods - - 0.70% -
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 0.46%
 
Luxury Items - - - 0.11%
 
Cosmetics - - - 0.08%
 
Footwear - - - 0.05%
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 0.10% -
 
Home Construction - - - 0.05%
 
Household Equipment & Products - - - 0.03%
 
Household Appliance - - - 0.02%
 
Household Furnishings - - - 0.00%
 
Consumer Services - - 0.08% -
 
Consumer Services: Misc. - - - 0.04%
 
Vending & Catering Service - - - 0.02%
 
Education Services - - - 0.02%
 
Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer - - - 0.01%
 
Leisure Goods - - 0.06% -
 
Electronic Entertainment - - - 0.05%
 
Recreational Vehicles & Boats - - - 0.00%
 
Consumer Electronics - - - 0.00%
 
Retail - 0.57% - -
 
Retailers - - 0.57% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 0.41%
 
Apparel Retailers - - - 0.08%
 
Specialty Retailers - - - 0.07%
 
Home Improvement Retailers - - - 0.00%
 
Automobiles & Parts - 0.53% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 0.53% -
 
Automobiles - - - 0.41%
 
Auto Parts - - - 0.08%
 
Tires - - - 0.03%
 
Auto Services - - - 0.01%
 
Travel & Leisure - 0.36% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 0.36% -
 
Casinos & Gambling - - - 0.17%
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.06%
 
Hotels & Motels - - - 0.06%
 
Travel & Tourism - - - 0.05%
 
Airlines - - - 0.02%
 
Recreational Services - - - 0.00%
 
Media - 0.29% - -
 
Media - - 0.29% -
 
Publishing - - - 0.13%
 
Media Agencies - - - 0.09%
 
Radio & TV Broadcasters - - - 0.05%
 
Entertainment - - - 0.02%
 
Technology 2.50% - - -
 
Technology - 2.50% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 1.56% -
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 1.00%
 
Software - - - 0.42%
 
Computer Services - - - 0.13%
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 0.94% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 0.46%
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 0.39%
 
Electronic Components - - - 0.07%
 
Computer Hardware - - - 0.03%
 
Health Care 1.93% - - -
 
Health Care - 1.93% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 1.60% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 1.35%
 
Biotechnology - - - 0.25%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 0.30% -
 
Medical Supplies - - - 0.18%
 
Medical Equipment - - - 0.11%
 
Medical Services - - - 0.01%
 
Health Care Providers - - 0.03% -
 
Health Care Services - - - 0.03%
 
Health Care Facilities - - - 0.00%
 
Consumer Staples 1.20% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 0.97% - -
 
Food Producers - - 0.63% -
 
Food Products - - - 0.61%
 
Farming, Fishing, Ranching & Plantations - - - 0.02%
 
Fruit & Grain Processing - - - 0.00%
 
Beverages - - 0.30% -
 
Brewers - - - 0.15%
 
Distillers & Vintners - - - 0.13%
 
Soft Drinks - - - 0.02%
 
Tobacco - - 0.04% -
 
Tobacco - - - 0.04%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 0.24% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 0.24% -
 
Personal Products - - - 0.09%
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 0.09%
 
Nondurable Household Products - - - 0.02%
 
Miscellaneous Consumer Staple Goods - - - 0.02%
 
Drug Retailers - - - 0.02%
 
Energy 0.87% - - -
 
Energy - 0.87% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 0.80% -
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 0.46%
 
Oil Refining and Marketing - - - 0.09%
 
Oil Equipment & Services - - - 0.07%
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 0.07%
 
Pipelines - - - 0.07%
 
Coal - - - 0.03%
 
Offshore Drilling & Other Services - - - 0.00%
 
Renewable Energy - - 0.07% -
 
Renewable Energy Equipment - - - 0.07%
 
Basic Materials 0.86% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 0.49% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 0.41% -
 
General Mining - - - 0.21%
 
Metal Fabricating - - - 0.10%
 
Iron & Steel - - - 0.07%
 
Aluminum - - - 0.02%
 
Copper - - - 0.01%
 
Nonferrous Metals - - - 0.00%
 
Industrial Materials - - 0.06% -
 
Paper - - - 0.04%
 
Forestry - - - 0.01%
 
Diversified Materials - - - 0.01%
 
Precious Metals & Mining - - 0.02% -
 
Gold Mining - - - 0.02%
 
Chemicals - 0.37% - -
 
Chemicals - - 0.37% -
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 0.20%
 
Chemicals: Diversified - - - 0.16%
 
Fertilizers - - - 0.01%
 
Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers - - - 0.00%
 
Telecommunications 0.65% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 0.65% - -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 0.35% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.35%
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 0.30% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - 0.30%
 
Utilities 0.57% - - -
 
Utilities - 0.57% - -
 
Electricity - - 0.33% -
 
Conventional Electricity - - - 0.27%
 
Alternative Electricity - - - 0.06%
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 0.23% -
 
Multi-Utilities - - - 0.17%
 
Water - - - 0.03%
 
Gas Distribution - - - 0.03%
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - 0.00% -
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - - 0.00%
 
Real Estate 0.48% - - -
 
Real Estate - 0.48% - -
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.28% -
 
Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 0.17%
 
Real Estate Services - - - 0.11%
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.20% -
 
Diversified REITs - - - 0.08%
 
Office REITs - - - 0.06%
 
Residential REITs - - - 0.03%
 
Retail REITs - - - 0.02%
 
Industrial REITs - - - 0.01%
 
Cash and Equivalents -5.71% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  Non-Classified 82.10%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 9.60%
  North America 4.06%
  Emerging Asia 3.71%
  UK 2.74%
  Middle East & Africa 1.94%
  Developed Asia 0.95%
  Australia & New Zealand 0.42%
  Property 0.13%
  Other Regions -5.66%

Fixed Interest Currencies

pie chart
  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 99.93%
  US Dollar 3.78%
  Rand 1.94%
  Euro 0.03%
  Swedish Krona 0.02%
  Swiss Franc 0.01%
  Cash -5.72%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
Non-Classified 82.10% -
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 9.60% -
 
France - 2.04%
 
Switzerland - 1.92%
 
Germany - 1.53%
 
Netherlands - 1.19%
 
Sweden - 0.67%
 
Denmark - 0.63%
 
Spain - 0.51%
 
Italy - 0.42%
 
Finland - 0.22%
 
Belgium - 0.16%
 
Norway - 0.14%
 
Ireland - 0.07%
 
Austria - 0.04%
 
Portugal - 0.04%
 
Luxembourg - 0.03%
 
North America 4.06% -
 
United States - 4.04%
 
Canada - 0.02%
 
Emerging Asia 3.71% -
 
China - 2.56%
 
South Korea - 0.44%
 
Taiwan - 0.30%
 
India - 0.28%
 
Indonesia - 0.07%
 
Thailand - 0.07%
 
UK 2.74% -
 
United Kingdom - 2.74%
 
Middle East & Africa 1.94% -
 
South Africa - 1.94%
 
Developed Asia 0.95% -
 
Hong Kong - 0.68%
 
Singapore - 0.27%
 
Australia & New Zealand 0.42% -
 
Australia - 0.42%
 
Property 0.13% -
 
Emerging Europe 0.05% -
 
Poland - 0.05%
 
Cash and Equivalents -5.71% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
9.82%
Large
 
 
3.38%
Medium
 
 
1.71%
Small
 
 
1.01%
Micro
 
 
0.23%
Non-Classified
 
 
83.78%
Bonds
 
 
5.79%
Cash
 
-5.71%

Top 10 Fund Holdings

Name % Weight Sector Country
1 iShares iShares III plc Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 24.00% Managed Funds Managed Funds
2 Lyxor Lyxor FTSE 100 UCITS ETF Class C 19.44% Managed Funds Managed Funds
3 Vanguard ETFs FTSE Developed Europe ex UK UCITS ETF Distributing (EUR) Distributing 9.96% Managed Funds Managed Funds
4 iShares iShares plc Core £ Corp Bond UCITS ETF GBP (Dist) 9.39% Managed Funds Managed Funds
5 USD/GBP USD 7.50% Non-Classified Non-Classified
6 HKD/GBP GBP 6.01% Non-Classified Non-Classified
7 HSBC ETF HSBC MSCI China UCITS ETF - 4.86% Managed Funds Managed Funds
8 Lyxor AMUNDI MSCI JAPAN UCITS ETF 4.86% Managed Funds Managed Funds
9 UNITED KINGDOM (GOVERNMENT OF) 0% 29/04/2024 4.77% Non-Classified Non-Classified
10 iShares iShares VII plc MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 4.55% Managed Funds Managed Funds

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 iShares iShares III plc Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 24.00% Non-Classified Non-Classified
2 USD/GBP USD 7.50% Non-Classified Non-Classified
3 HKD/GBP GBP 6.01% Non-Classified Non-Classified
4 UNITED KINGDOM (GOVERNMENT OF) 0% 29/04/2024 4.77% Non-Classified Non-Classified
5 UNITED STATES TREASURY 0% 08/02/2024 3.78% Bonds United States
6 JPY/GBP GBP 2.19% Non-Classified Non-Classified
7 MXN/GBP MXN 2.11% Non-Classified Non-Classified
8 CHF/GBP GBP 2.07% Non-Classified Non-Classified
9 HUF/GBP HUF 2.04% Non-Classified Non-Classified
10 BRL/USD BRL 2.03% Non-Classified Non-Classified

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology 0.30% 2.20% - - - - - - 2.50%
Telecommunications 0.03% 0.62% - 0.03% - - - - 0.68%
Financials 0.42% 2.95% - 0.04% - - 0.01% - 3.42%
Real Estate 0.09% 0.25% - - - 0.13% - - 0.48%
Consumer Discretionary 0.52% 2.17% - - - - 0.08% - 2.77%
Consumer Staples 0.23% 0.97% - - - - 0.02% - 1.23%
Energy 0.22% 0.65% - - - - - - 0.87%
Utilities 0.04% 0.53% - - - - - - 0.57%
Health Care 0.18% 1.75% - - - - - - 1.93%
Industrials 0.49% 2.39% - - - - 0.01% - 2.90%
Basic Materials 0.22% 0.64% - - - - 0.01% - 0.87%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - -5.71% -5.71%
Bonds - - - 5.72% - - - - 5.72%
Non-Classified - 24.15% - - - - 57.64% - 81.79%

Important Information

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 BK7XX91
Mex Code -
Isin Code GB00BK7XX918
Citi Code QGNA

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.63%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The Fund aims to provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income) net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than the average return of the IA Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares Sector over any five-year period.
Benchmark IA Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares sector
Benchmark Category Target
IA Sector Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price £0.25
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Quarterly
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
01 February 01 March
04 May 30 June
02 August 30 September
01 November 31 December

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 5

Effect of Deductions

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

Fund Administration

Fund Trustee/Depository The National Westminster Bank plc
Fund Administrator IFDS
Fund Registrar IFDS
Fund Custodian State Street Bank and Trust Company

Group Details

Group name M&G Investments
Group address 10 Fenchurch Avenue London EC3M 5AG United Kingdom
Group telephone 0800 390 390
Dealing telephone 0800 328 3196
Email info@mandg.co.uk
Homepage www.mandg.co.uk
Fax number -

Dealing

Minimum Investment -
Minimum Top Up -
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy -
Settlement Period: Sell -
Pricing Basis None
Dealing Decimals -

Important Information

Ongoing charges 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.

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