Schroder Asian Income Class Z Inc

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 -15.3% 47.6% 3.5% -1.5% 5.4%
Sector -11.3% 48.5% -5.2% -2.5% 0.3%
Rank 70/104 63/106 28/112 35/117 25/118
Quartile 3 3 1 2 1

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/03/24		 5 Years to
31/03/24		 10 Years to
31/03/24
Fund 2.4% 6.1% 8.5%
Sector -2.5% 4.1% 7.2%
Rank 15/112 22/104 18/81
Quartile 1 1 1

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED 9.81
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD 4.96
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD 4.52
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED 2.97
MEDIATEK 2.91
SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED 2.74
BOC HONG KONG (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 2.58
TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED 2.52
DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD 2.33
BHP GROUP LIMITED 2.32
Total 37.66

Fund Aims

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide a growing income and capital growth for investors over the long term primarily through investment in equity and equity related securities of Asian companies which offer attractive yields and growing dividend payments. The emphasis of the fund will be investment in the Asia Pacific excluding Japan (including Australia and New Zealand) region. Investment will be in directly held transferable securities. The Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes, warrants and money market instruments.

Fund Manager

Richard Sennitt manager for 22 years and 5 months

Photo of Richard Sennitt - Joined Schroders in 1993 - Investment career commenced in 1993 - Currently a fund manager for Pacific Equity and Global Small Cap Equity accounts, based in London - In 2007, whilst maintaining specialist Pacific fund management responsibilities, Richard joined the Global Small Cap team. In 1997 he moved onto the Pacific team, where he had a broad exposure to both developed and emerging markets as a regional fund manager. Richard initially joined Schroders in 1993 as an analyst on the Japanese equity team - Associate member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals (UKSIP). Member of the CFA Institute - BA, Oxford University

Fund Overview

Mid (29/04/2024) 81.06p
Historic yield 4.69%
Fund size (31/03/2024) £1318.74m
Number of holdings 62
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.91%
Launch date 19/02/1990

Asset Allocation

pie chart
  International Equities 90.56%
  Property 4.21%
  UK Equities 2.17%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.87%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.79%
  Other Assets 0.41%

Commentary

Not Applicable

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

pie chart
  International Equities 90.56%
  Property 4.21%
  UK Equities 2.17%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.87%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.79%
  Other Assets 0.41%

Equity Sector Breakdown

Expand allCollapse all
Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
 Financials 30.31% - - -
 
 Banks - 21.05% - -
 
 Banks - - 21.05% -
 
 Banks - - - 21.05%
 
 Insurance - 5.50% - -
 
 Non-life Insurance - - 3.83% -
 
 Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 2.01%
 
 Full Line Insurance - - - 1.81%
 
 Life Insurance - - 1.68% -
 
 Life Insurance - - - 1.68%
 
 Financial Services - 3.76% - -
 
 Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 3.76% -
 
 Investment Services - - - 3.76%
 
 Technology 19.35% - - -
 
 Technology - 19.35% - -
 
 Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 19.35% -
 
 Semiconductors - - - 14.13%
 
 Electronic Components - - - 3.07%
 
 Production Technology Equipment - - - 2.15%
 
 Telecommunications 18.56% - - -
 
 Telecommunications - 18.56% - -
 
 Telecommunications Equipment - - 9.47% -
 
 Telecommunications Equipment - - - 9.47%
 
 Telecommunications Service Providers - - 9.09% -
 
 Telecommunications Services - - - 9.09%
 
 Real Estate 8.05% - - -
 
 Real Estate - 8.05% - -
 
 Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 4.21% -
 
 Retail REITs - - - 2.53%
 
 Industrial REITs - - - 1.31%
 
 Diversified REITs - - - 0.37%
 
 Real Estate Investment & Services - - 3.83% -
 
 Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 3.83%
 
 Basic Materials 5.62% - - -
 
 Basic Resources - 5.62% - -
 
 Industrial Metals & Mining - - 5.62% -
 
 General Mining - - - 5.62%
 
 Consumer Discretionary 5.34% - - -
 
 Consumer Products & Services - 4.35% - -
 
 Household Goods & Home Construction - - 1.94% -
 
 Household Appliance - - - 1.94%
 
 Personal Goods - - 1.41% -
 
 Clothing & Accessories - - - 1.41%
 
 Leisure Goods - - 1.01% -
 
 Electronic Entertainment - - - 1.01%
 
 Automobiles & Parts - 0.99% - -
 
 Automobiles & Parts - - 0.99% -
 
 Automobiles - - - 0.99%
 
 Consumer Staples 4.18% - - -
 
 Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 2.14% - -
 
 Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 2.14% -
 
 Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 2.14%
 
 Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 2.04% - -
 
 Food Producers - - 2.04% -
 
 Food Products - - - 2.04%
 
 Industrials 2.82% - - -
 
 Industrial Goods & Services - 2.82% - -
 
 Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 1.80% -
 
 Electrical Components - - - 1.80%
 
 Industrial Engineering - - 1.02% -
 
 Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 1.02%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 1.87% - - -
 
 Energy 1.81% - - -
 
 Energy - 1.81% - -
 
 Non-Renewable Energy - - 1.81% -
 
 Oil Refining and Marketing - - - 1.36%
 
 Oil: Crude Producers - - - 0.45%
 
 Health Care 0.91% - - -
 
 Health Care - 0.91% - -
 
 Medical Equipment & Services - - 0.91% -
 
 Medical Services - - - 0.91%
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies 0.79% - - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - 0.79% - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - 0.79% -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 0.79%
 
 Non-Classified 0.41% - - -
 
 Non-Classified - 0.41% - -
 
 Non-Classified - - 0.41% -
 
 Non-Classified - - - 0.41%

Regional Allocation

pie chart
  Emerging Asia 51.42%
  Developed Asia 20.09%
  Australia & New Zealand 16.99%
  Property 4.21%
  UK 2.95%
  Non-Classified 2.46%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.87%

Fixed Interest Currencies

pie chart
  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 76.06%
  Pound Sterling 12.23%
  Euro 5.65%
  US Dollar 3.29%
  Cash 2.62%
  Won 0.13%
  Swiss Franc 0.01%

Regional Breakdown

Expand allCollapse all
Region Country
 
 Emerging Asia 51.42% -
 
 Taiwan - 22.03%
 
 South Korea - 15.08%
 
 China - 7.22%
 
 Indonesia - 4.32%
 
 Thailand - 1.78%
 
 Viet Nam - 1.00%
 
 Developed Asia 20.09% -
 
 Singapore - 11.49%
 
 Hong Kong - 8.61%
 
 Australia & New Zealand 16.99% -
 
 Australia - 16.99%
 
 Property 4.21% -
 
 UK 2.95% -
 
 United Kingdom - 2.95%
 
 Non-Classified 2.46% -
 
 Cash and Equivalents 1.87% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
49.84%
Large
 
 
30.42%
Medium
 
 
6.01%
Non-Classified
 
 
11.86%
Cash
 
 
1.87%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED 9.81% Technology Hardware & Equipment Taiwan
2 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD 4.96% Telecommunications Equipment South Korea
3 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD 4.52% Telecommunications Equipment South Korea
4 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED 2.97% Banks Singapore
5 MEDIATEK 2.91% Technology Hardware & Equipment Taiwan
6 SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED 2.74% Telecommunications Service Providers Singapore
7 BOC HONG KONG (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 2.58% Banks Hong Kong
8 TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED 2.52% Telecommunications Service Providers Australia
9 DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD 2.33% Banks Singapore
10 BHP GROUP LIMITED 2.32% Industrial Metals & Mining Australia

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology - 19.35% - - - - - - 19.35%
Telecommunications - 18.56% - - - - - - 18.56%
Financials - 30.31% - - - - - - 30.31%
Real Estate - 3.83% - - - 4.21% - - 8.05%
Consumer Discretionary - 5.34% - - - - - - 5.34%
Consumer Staples - 4.18% - - - - - - 4.18%
Energy - 1.81% - - - - - - 1.81%
Health Care - 0.91% - - - - - - 0.91%
Industrials - 2.82% - - - - - - 2.82%
Basic Materials 2.17% 3.45% - - - - - - 5.62%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 1.87% 1.87%
Non-Classified - - - - - - 1.19% - 1.19%

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 B559X85
Mex Code SISIAN
Isin Code GB00B559X853
Citi Code NNC8

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.91%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The Fund’s investment objective is to provide a growing income and capital growth for investors over the long term primarily through investment in equity and equity related securities of Asian companies which offer attractive yields and growing dividend payments. The emphasis of the fund will be investment in the Asia Pacific excluding Japan (including Australia and New Zealand) region. Investment will be in directly held transferable securities. The Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes, warrants and money market instruments.
Benchmark MSCI AC Pacific ex Japan (Net Total Return) Index
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector Asia Pacific Excluding Japan

Fund Background

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

Distribution Details

Income frequency Biannually
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
16 January 15 March
16 July 15 September

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 J.P. Morgan Trustee and Depositary Company Limited
Fund Administrator IFDS
Fund Registrar IFDS
Fund Custodian J.P. Morgan Trustee and Depositary Company Limited

Group Details

Group name Schroder Unit Trusts Limited
Group address 1 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU United Kingdom
Group telephone 0800 718 777
Dealing telephone 0800 718 788
Email investorservices@schroders.com
Homepage www.schroders.co.uk
Fax number 0870 043 4080

Dealing

Minimum Investment £3000000
Minimum Top Up £100000
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy 4 days
Settlement Period: Sell 4 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 2

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.