M&G Asian Class I GBP Acc

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

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

31/03/19
to
31/03/20		 31/03/20
to
31/03/21		 31/03/21
to
31/03/22		 31/03/22
to
31/03/23		 31/03/23
to
31/03/24
Fund -18.7% 46.0% 1.9% 3.9% 4.0%
Sector -11.3% 48.5% -5.2% -2.5% 0.3%
Rank 85/104 68/106 32/112 9/117 35/118
Quartile 4 3 2 1 2

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/03/24		 5 Years to
31/03/24		 10 Years to
31/03/24
Fund 3.3% 5.5% 7.3%
Sector -2.5% 4.1% 7.2%
Rank 8/112 26/104 34/81
Quartile 1 1 2

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED 8.52
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD 5.30
TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED 3.02
DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD 3.00
HDFC BANK LIMITED 2.56
BHP GROUP LIMITED 2.27
AIA GROUP LIMITED 2.15
AMCOR 2.13
PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING LTD 1.99
JD.COM 1.94
Total 32.89

Fund Aims

The Fund aims to provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income), net of the of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than that of the MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan Index over any five-year period.

Fund Overview

Mid (25/04/2024) 2392.47p
Historic yield 2.54%
Fund size (31/03/2024) £232.16m
Number of holdings 222
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.60%
Launch date 14/09/1973

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 96.28%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.55%
  UK Equities 1.04%
  Property 0.78%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.26%
  International Bonds 0.01%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.00%
  Other Assets 0.08%
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 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 96.28%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.55%
  UK Equities 1.04%
  Property 0.78%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.26%
  International Bonds 0.01%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.00%
  Other Assets 0.08%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
 Financials 26.37% - - -
 
 Banks - 19.86% - -
 
 Banks - - 19.86% -
 
 Banks - - - 19.86%
 
 Insurance - 4.83% - -
 
 Life Insurance - - 3.55% -
 
 Life Insurance - - - 3.55%
 
 Non-life Insurance - - 1.29% -
 
 Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 1.29%
 
 Financial Services - 1.68% - -
 
 Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 1.68% -
 
 Investment Services - - - 1.68%
 
 Technology 19.48% - - -
 
 Technology - 19.48% - -
 
 Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 12.29% -
 
 Semiconductors - - - 10.74%
 
 Electronic Components - - - 1.55%
 
 Software & Computer Services - - 7.19% -
 
 Consumer Digital Services - - - 6.34%
 
 Computer Services - - - 0.85%
 
 Industrials 13.75% - - -
 
 Industrial Goods & Services - 12.54% - -
 
 Industrial Transportation - - 5.63% -
 
 Marine Transportation - - - 3.66%
 
 Transportation Services - - - 1.98%
 
 General Industrials - - 3.11% -
 
 Containers & Packaging - - - 2.13%
 
 Diversified Industrials - - - 0.99%
 
 Industrial Engineering - - 2.06% -
 
 Machinery: Engines - - - 0.96%
 
 Machinery: Tools - - - 0.85%
 
 Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 0.25%
 
 Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 1.74% -
 
 Electrical Components - - - 1.74%
 
 Construction & Materials - 1.21% - -
 
 Construction & Materials - - 1.21% -
 
 Engineering & Contracting Services - - - 1.21%
 
 Consumer Discretionary 11.99% - - -
 
 Retail - 4.16% - -
 
 Retailers - - 4.16% -
 
 Diversified Retailers - - - 4.16%
 
 Automobiles & Parts - 3.76% - -
 
 Automobiles & Parts - - 3.76% -
 
 Automobiles - - - 3.13%
 
 Auto Parts - - - 0.63%
 
 Travel & Leisure - 2.76% - -
 
 Travel & Leisure - - 2.76% -
 
 Hotels & Motels - - - 1.61%
 
 Casinos & Gambling - - - 1.15%
 
 Consumer Products & Services - 1.30% - -
 
 Personal Goods - - 1.30% -
 
 Clothing & Accessories - - - 1.30%
 
 Telecommunications 9.81% - - -
 
 Telecommunications - 9.81% - -
 
 Telecommunications Equipment - - 8.18% -
 
 Telecommunications Equipment - - - 8.18%
 
 Telecommunications Service Providers - - 1.63% -
 
 Telecommunications Services - - - 1.63%
 
 Basic Materials 4.43% - - -
 
 Basic Resources - 4.43% - -
 
 Industrial Metals & Mining - - 4.43% -
 
 General Mining - - - 3.50%
 
 Iron & Steel - - - 0.93%
 
 Energy 3.99% - - -
 
 Energy - 3.99% - -
 
 Non-Renewable Energy - - 3.99% -
 
 Pipelines - - - 1.29%
 
 Oil Refining and Marketing - - - 1.27%
 
 Oil: Crude Producers - - - 1.03%
 
 Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 0.41%
 
 Real Estate 3.76% - - -
 
 Real Estate - 3.76% - -
 
 Real Estate Investment & Services - - 2.97% -
 
 Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 1.50%
 
 Real Estate Services - - - 1.48%
 
 Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.78% -
 
 Residential REITs - - - 0.78%
 
 Utilities 1.92% - - -
 
 Utilities - 1.92% - -
 
 Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 1.17% -
 
 Multi-Utilities - - - 1.17%
 
 Electricity - - 0.74% -
 
 Conventional Electricity - - - 0.74%
 
 Health Care 1.58% - - -
 
 Health Care - 1.58% - -
 
 Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 1.58% -
 
 Pharmaceuticals - - - 1.58%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 1.55% - - -
 
 Consumer Staples 1.02% - - -
 
 Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.02% - -
 
 Food Producers - - 1.02% -
 
 Food Products - - - 1.02%
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies 0.26% - - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - 0.26% - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - 0.26% -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 0.26%
 
 Non-Classified 0.08% - - -
 
 Bonds 0.01% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  Emerging Asia 53.83%
  Developed Asia 25.22%
  Australia & New Zealand 12.02%
  North America 4.17%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.55%
  UK 1.04%
  Property 0.78%
  Non-Classified 0.50%
  South & Central America 0.49%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 0.39%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 98.44%
  Cash 1.55%
  Pound Sterling 0.01%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
 Emerging Asia 53.83% -
 
 China - 16.32%
 
 South Korea - 14.43%
 
 Taiwan - 10.45%
 
 India - 8.12%
 
 Indonesia - 2.28%
 
 Thailand - 2.23%
 
 Developed Asia 25.22% -
 
 Hong Kong - 16.99%
 
 Singapore - 8.23%
 
 Australia & New Zealand 12.02% -
 
 Australia - 12.02%
 
 North America 4.17% -
 
 United States - 3.51%
 
 Canada - 0.66%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 1.55% -
 
 UK 1.04% -
 
 United Kingdom - 1.04%
 
 Property 0.78% -
 
 Non-Classified 0.50% -
 
 South & Central America 0.49% -
 
 Cayman Islands - 0.49%
 
 Developed Europe - Excl UK 0.39% -
 
 Germany - 0.39%
 
 Sweden - 0.00%
 
 France - 0.00%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
42.74%
Large
 
 
15.14%
Medium
 
 
12.13%
Small
 
 
4.60%
Non-Classified
 
 
23.84%
Bonds
 
 
0.01%
Cash
 
 
1.55%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED 8.52% Technology Hardware & Equipment Taiwan
2 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD 5.30% Telecommunications Equipment South Korea
3 TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED 3.02% Software & Computer Services Hong Kong
4 DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD 3.00% Banks Singapore
5 HDFC BANK LIMITED 2.56% Banks India
6 BHP GROUP LIMITED 2.27% Industrial Metals & Mining Australia
7 AIA GROUP LIMITED 2.15% Life Insurance Hong Kong
8 AMCOR 2.13% General Industrials Australia
9 PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING LTD 1.99% Industrial Transportation Hong Kong
10 JD.COM 1.94% Retailers China

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology - 19.48% - - - - - - 19.48%
Telecommunications - 9.81% - - - - - - 9.81%
Financials - 26.37% - - - - - - 26.37%
Real Estate - 2.97% - - - 0.78% - - 3.76%
Consumer Discretionary - 11.99% - - - - - - 11.99%
Consumer Staples - 1.02% - - - - - - 1.02%
Energy - 3.99% - - - - - - 3.99%
Utilities - 1.92% - - - - - - 1.92%
Health Care 1.04% 0.54% - - - - - - 1.58%
Industrials - 13.75% - - - - - - 13.75%
Basic Materials - 4.43% - - - - - - 4.43%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 1.55% 1.55%
Bonds - - - 0.01% - - - - 0.01%
Non-Classified - - - - - - 0.34% - 0.34%

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 B6SQYF4
Mex Code -
Isin Code GB00B6SQYF47
Citi Code 0ZCN

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.60%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The Fund aims to provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income), net of the of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than that of the MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan Index over any five-year period.
Benchmark MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan Index
Benchmark Category Target
IA Sector Asia Pacific Excluding Japan

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price $0.50
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Annually
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
01 September 29 October

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 3 days
Settlement Period: Sell 3 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 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.