Pru Life First State Global Emerging Markets Leaders S5

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Performance

Discrete Performance - to last month end

30/04/12 to 30/04/13 30/04/11 to 30/04/12 30/04/10 to 30/04/11 30/04/09 to 30/04/10 30/04/08 to 30/04/09
Fund 13.74% 2.75% 9.48% 34.12% -
Sector 8.13% -11.36% 7.23% 50.47% -26.57%
Rank 21/171 9/160 48/152 131/135 -
Quartile 1 1 2 4 -

Annualised Performance

3Y 5Y 10Y
Fund 8.56% - -
Sector 0.92% 2.58% 14.28%
Rank 16/152 - -
Quartile 1 - -

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
Unilever 5.43
SABMiller 3.77
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 3.53
Tiger Brands 3.20
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. 3.20
Axiata Group Bhd 3.03
President Chain Store Corp. 2.83
Bank Pekao S.A. 2.57
Standard Bank Group 2.55
Uni-President Enterprises Corp. 2.49
Total 32.60

Fund Aims

The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the First State Global Emerging Market Leaders Fund. That fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing world-wide in large and mid capitalisation equities in emerging economies, including those of companies listed on developed market exchanges whose activities predominantly take place in emerging market countries.

Fund Manager

Jonathan Asante

Photo of Jonathan Asante Jonathan Asante joined First State Investments’ Global Emerging Markets team as Senior Analyst in November 2004 and in January 2008 was appointed Head of Global Emerging Markets. His primary area of research is the entire emerging markets universe and he acts in the capacity of Co-Manager for a number of our portfolios. Jonathan joined from Framlington where he was Global Emerging Markets Fund Manager and Group Economist. Prior to joining Framlington in 1995, he was employed by NatWest Group where he was an Assistant Researcher, analysing the UK economy and UK credit markets. Previous to this Jonathan taught classes in economics and econometrics at the London School of Economics whilst doing postgraduate research. Jonathan graduated from the London School of Economics with BSc and MSc in Economics. He is an Associate member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals.

Fund Overview

Bid (23/05/2013) 207.30
Offer n/a
Fund size £3.77m
Underlying Fund size £4166.53m
Number of holdings 74
Annual management charge 2.25%
Launch date 20/10/2008

Equity Sector Allocation

FTSE/ICB Supersector % Weight
Food & Beverage 22.90
Banks 11.17
Cash and Equivalents 8.97
Technology 8.77
Retail 8.26
Telecommunications 7.75
Utilities 7.31
Industrial Goods & Services 6.36
Personal & Household Goods 5.41
Other 13.11
Portfolio data accurate as at: 30/04/13

Important Information

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Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 80.63%
  UK Equities 10.38%
  Cash and Equivalents 8.97%
  International Bonds 0.01%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
 Basic Materials 0.77% - - -
 
 Basic Resources - 0.77% - -
 
 Mining - - 0.77% -
 
 Gold Mining - - - 0.53%
 
 Platinum & Precious Metals - - - 0.24%
 
 Consumer Goods 28.31% - - -
 
 Food & Beverage - 22.90% - -
 
 Food Producers - - 12.67% -
 
 Food Products - - - 12.67%
 
 Beverages - - 10.23% -
 
 Brewers - - - 8.92%
 
 Soft Drinks - - - 1.32%
 
 Personal & Household Goods - 5.41% - -
 
 Personal Goods - - 3.74% -
 
 Personal Products - - - 2.79%
 
 Footwear - - - 0.96%
 
 Leisure Goods - - 1.66% -
 
 Consumer Electronics - - - 1.66%
 
 Consumer Services 8.72% - - -
 
 Retail - 8.26% - -
 
 Food & Drug Retailers - - 7.69% -
 
 Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 7.69%
 
 General Retailers - - 0.57% -
 
 Broadline Retailers - - - 0.57%
 
 Media - 0.46% - -
 
 Media - - 0.46% -
 
 Broadcasting & Entertainment - - - 0.46%
 
 Financials 15.66% - - -
 
 Banks - 11.17% - -
 
 Banks - - 11.17% -
 
 Banks - - - 11.17%
 
 Insurance - 4.27% - -
 
 Nonlife Insurance - - 3.20% -
 
 Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 3.20%
 
 Life Insurance - - 1.08% -
 
 Life Insurance - - - 1.08%
 
 Real Estate - 0.22% - -
 
 Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.22% -
 
 Real Estate Holding & Development - - - 0.22%
 
 Health Care 4.09% - - -
 
 Health Care - 4.09% - -
 
 Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 4.09% -
 
 Pharmaceuticals - - - 4.09%
 
 Industrials 7.51% - - -
 
 Industrial Goods & Services - 6.36% - -
 
 Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 3.42% -
 
 Electrical Components & Equipment - - - 1.82%
 
 Electronic Equipment - - - 1.60%
 
 General Industrials - - 1.75% -
 
 Diversified Industrials - - - 1.75%
 
 Industrial Transportation - - 1.19% -
 
 Transportation Services - - - 1.19%
 
 Construction & Materials - 1.14% - -
 
 Construction & Materials - - 1.14% -
 
 Building Materials & Fixtures - - - 0.84%
 
 Heavy Construction - - - 0.31%
 
 Oil & Gas 2.14% - - -
 
 Oil & Gas - 2.14% - -
 
 Oil & Gas Producers - - 2.14% -
 
 Oil & Gas Exploration & Production - - - 2.14%
 
 Technology 8.77% - - -
 
 Technology - 8.77% - -
 
 Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 5.62% -
 
 Semiconductors - - - 3.53%
 
 Computer Hardware - - - 2.09%
 
 Software & Computer Services - - 3.14% -
 
 Computer Services - - - 2.64%
 
 Internet - - - 0.50%
 
 Telecommunications 7.75% - - -
 
 Telecommunications - 7.75% - -
 
 Mobile Telecommunications - - 4.91% -
 
 Mobile Telecommunications - - - 4.91%
 
 Fixed Line Telecommunications - - 2.84% -
 
 Fixed Line Telecommunications - - - 2.84%
 
 Utilities 7.31% - - -
 
 Utilities - 7.31% - -
 
 Electricity - - 4.25% -
 
 Conventional Electricity - - - 2.80%
 
 Alternative Electricity - - - 1.46%
 
 Gas, Water & Multiutilities - - 3.05% -
 
 Gas Distribution - - - 1.86%
 
 Water - - - 1.20%
 
 Non-Classified 0.01% - - -
 
 Cash and Equivalents 8.97% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  Emerging Asia 37.28%
  Middle East & Africa 13.42%
  South & Central America 12.05%
  UK 10.38%
  Cash and Equivalents 8.97%
  Developed Asia 6.85%
  Other 11.05%
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  Non-debt 91.02%
  Cash 8.97%
  Rial Omani 0.01%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
 Emerging Asia 37.28% -
 
 Taiwan - 10.60%
 
 India - 9.40%
 
 South Korea - 8.46%
 
 Malaysia - 3.40%
 
 Thailand - 2.27%
 
 China - 1.44%
 
 Papua New Guinea - 0.96%
 
 Philippines - 0.75%
 
 Middle East & Africa 13.42% -
 
 South Africa - 11.57%
 
 Egypt - 0.99%
 
 Qatar - 0.43%
 
 Oman - 0.42%
 
 South & Central America 12.05% -
 
 Chile - 5.71%
 
 Brazil - 4.25%
 
 Mexico - 2.09%
 
 UK 10.38% -
 
 United Kingdom - 10.38%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 8.97% -
 
 Developed Asia 6.85% -
 
 Hong Kong - 6.85%
 
 Emerging Europe 4.68% -
 
 Poland - 3.10%
 
 Turkey - 1.58%
 
 Developed Europe - Excl UK 3.40% -
 
 Switzerland - 2.15%
 
 Denmark - 1.24%
 
 Belgium - 0.00%
 
 North America 2.31% -
 
 United States - 2.31%
 
 Japan 0.66% -
 
 Japan - 0.66%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
19.08%
Large
 
 
42.42%
Medium
 
 
23.51%
Small
 
 
0.00%
Micro
 
 
0.00%
Non-Classified
 
 
6.01%
Bonds
 
 
0.01%
Cash
 
 
8.97%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 Unilever 5.43% Food & Beverage United Kingdom
2 SABMiller 3.77% Food & Beverage United Kingdom
3 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 3.53% Technology Taiwan
4 Tiger Brands 3.20% Food & Beverage South Africa
5 Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. 3.20% Insurance South Korea
6 Axiata Group Bhd 3.03% Telecommunications Malaysia
7 President Chain Store Corp. 2.83% Retail Taiwan
8 Bank Pekao S.A. 2.57% Banks Poland
9 Standard Bank Group 2.55% Banks South Africa
10 Uni-President Enterprises Corp. 2.49% Food & Beverage Taiwan

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Managed Funds Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Basic Materials - 0.77% - - - - - - - 0.77%
Consumer Goods 9.20% 19.11% - - - - - - - 28.31%
Consumer Services - 8.72% - - - - - - - 8.72%
Financials - 15.66% - - - - - - - 15.66%
Health Care - 4.09% - - - - - - - 4.09%
Industrials - 7.51% - - - - - - - 7.51%
Oil & Gas 1.19% 0.96% - - - - - - - 2.14%
Technology - 8.77% - - - - - - - 8.77%
Telecommunications - 7.75% - - - - - - - 7.75%
Utilities - 7.31% - - - - - - - 7.31%
Property - - - - - - - - - -
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - - 8.97% 8.97%
Managed Funds - - - - - - - - - -
Bonds - - - 0.01% - - - - - 0.01%
Non-Classified - - - - - - - 0.00% - 0.00%
Commodities - - - - - - - - - -
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - - - - - - - -
Portfolio data accurate as at: 30/04/13

Important Information

The Industry Classification Benchmark is a joint product of FTSE International Limited and Dow Jones & Company, Inc and has been licensed for use. This data 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 Funds Library, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this report or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Identification Codes

Sedol Code B3BW2J8
Mex Code PUFGEM
Isin Code GB00B3BW2J80
Citi Code D9Z9

Charges

Annual management charge 2.25%

Aims and Benchmark

Benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index
ABI Sector Global Emerging Markets Equities
Aims The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the First State Global Emerging Market Leaders Fund. That fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing world-wide in large and mid capitalisation equities in emerging economies, including those of companies listed on developed market exchanges whose activities predominantly take place in emerging market countries.

Fund Background

Launch date 20/10/2008

Ratings

OBSR OBSR rating of Gold
FE Crown Crown Rating of 5