M&G Episode Income Class PP GBP Acc

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 6.9% 2.3% 7.2% -5.2% 4.7%
Sector 4.4% 6.5% 2.5% -2.9% 4.6%
Rank 33/145 138/152 12/165 135/173 97/179
Quartile 1 4 1 4 3

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
29/02/24
5 Years to
29/02/24
10 Years to
29/02/24
Fund 2.1% 3.1% 4.6%
Sector 1.4% 3.0% 3.5%
Rank 57/165 76/145 19/102
Quartile 2 3 1

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
USD/GBP GBP 37.49
EUR/GBP GBP 9.20
UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.5% 15/02/2033 5.11
4½% Treasury Gilt 2028 5.08
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 2.4% 19/10/2028 5.06
3¼% Treasury Gilt 2033 5.05
UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.625% 30/09/2028 5.00
UNITED STATES TREASURY 0% 21/03/2024 4.09
3¾% Treasury Gilt 2053 3.56
UNITED STATES TREASURY 3% 15/08/2052 3.55
Total 83.20

Fund Aims

The Fund aims to provide:
• a growing level of income over any three‐ year period; and • capital growth of 2‐4% per annum, net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, over any three‐ year period. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective over this, or any other, period. The income distributions and the value of your investment may rise and fall and investors may not recoup the original amount they invested

Fund Manager

Steven Andrew manager for 13 years and 4 months

Photo of Steven Andrew Steven Andrew joined M&G in 2005 as a member of the portfolio strategy & risk team, before moving to the Multi Asset team, where he helped to formulate asset allocation strategies for M&G's multi-asset fund range. In November 2010, Steven was appointed manager of the newly launched M&G Income Multi Asset Fund. Before joining M&G, Steven worked at F&C Asset Management, Merrill Lynch and the Bank of England. He graduated from the University of London in 1997 with a degree in financial economics.

Stefano Amato manager for 1 years and 3 months

Photo of Stefano Amato - Stefano Amato joins M&G from Santander Asset Management as Head of Multi Asset Solutions in November 2022. - Previously he worked in portfolio management roles at J.P. Morgan and Centurion Group, and held positions at Société Générale, Nomura and Lehman Brothers. - He holds a MSc in Finance from London Business School, along with a Masters in Behavioural Economics and a BA in Communication Sciences and Technologies from IULM University in Milan.

Fund Overview

Mid (27/03/2024) 116.97p
Historic yield 3.32%
Fund size (31/01/2024) £373.83m
Number of holdings 142
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.56%
Launch date 11/11/2010

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 37.55%
  International Bonds 27.79%
  UK Gilts 15.22%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 2.51%
  UK Equities 1.39%
  UK Corporate Bonds 1.36%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.63%
  Property 0.60%
  Other Assets 12.96%
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 37.55%
  International Bonds 27.79%
  UK Gilts 15.22%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 2.51%
  UK Equities 1.39%
  UK Corporate Bonds 1.36%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.63%
  Property 0.60%
  Other Assets 12.96%

Bond Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Bonds 44.36% - - -
 
Non-Classified 12.96% - - -
 
Technology 9.91% - - -
 
Technology - 9.91% - -
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 6.72% -
 
Computer Hardware - - - 3.91%
 
Semiconductors - - - 2.41%
 
Electronic Office Equipment - - - 0.24%
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 0.16%
 
Software & Computer Services - - 3.18% -
 
Software - - - 1.14%
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 1.10%
 
Computer Services - - - 0.95%
 
Industrials 5.27% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 5.27% - -
 
Industrial Transportation - - 2.96% -
 
Marine Transportation - - - 1.40%
 
Railroads - - - 0.62%
 
Delivery Services - - - 0.59%
 
Commercial Vehicles & Parts - - - 0.35%
 
Industrial Support Services - - 1.10% -
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 0.74%
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 0.36%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 0.91% -
 
Machinery: Tools - - - 0.62%
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 0.30%
 
General Industrials - - 0.30% -
 
Glass - - - 0.30%
 
Financials 4.51% - - -
 
Banks - 2.55% - -
 
Banks - - 2.55% -
 
Banks - - - 2.55%
 
Financial Services - 1.30% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 0.85% -
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 0.44%
 
Investment Services - - - 0.41%
 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.45% -
 
Mortgage REITs: Residential - - - 0.45%
 
Insurance - 0.65% - -
 
Life Insurance - - 0.46% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 0.46%
 
Non-life Insurance - - 0.19% -
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 0.19%
 
Health Care 4.20% - - -
 
Health Care - 4.20% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 3.70% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 3.70%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 0.50% -
 
Medical Equipment - - - 0.37%
 
Medical Services - - - 0.13%
 
Consumer Discretionary 3.43% - - -
 
Consumer Products & Services - 1.29% - -
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 1.29% -
 
Household Equipment & Products - - - 0.65%
 
Household Appliance - - - 0.64%
 
Automobiles & Parts - 0.82% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 0.82% -
 
Automobiles - - - 0.52%
 
Auto Parts - - - 0.30%
 
Travel & Leisure - 0.71% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 0.71% -
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.71%
 
Retail - 0.61% - -
 
Retailers - - 0.61% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 0.61%
 
Consumer Staples 3.31% - - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 1.82% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 1.82% -
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 0.99%
 
Drug Retailers - - - 0.74%
 
Personal Products - - - 0.09%
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.49% - -
 
Food Producers - - 1.40% -
 
Food Products - - - 1.40%
 
Beverages - - 0.08% -
 
Brewers - - - 0.08%
 
Telecommunications 2.73% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 2.73% - -
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 1.80% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - 1.80%
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 0.92% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.92%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 2.51% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 2.51% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 2.51% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 2.51%
 
Energy 2.06% - - -
 
Energy - 2.06% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 2.06% -
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 1.94%
 
Pipelines - - - 0.12%
 
Basic Materials 1.99% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 1.58% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 1.39% -
 
General Mining - - - 0.66%
 
Metal Fabricating - - - 0.60%
 
Iron & Steel - - - 0.13%
 
Industrial Materials - - 0.20% -
 
Paper - - - 0.20%
 
Chemicals - 0.41% - -
 
Chemicals - - 0.41% -
 
Chemicals: Diversified - - - 0.20%
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 0.20%
 
Utilities 1.16% - - -
 
Utilities - 1.16% - -
 
Electricity - - 1.16% -
 
Conventional Electricity - - - 0.90%
 
Alternative Electricity - - - 0.27%
 
Real Estate 0.96% - - -
 
Real Estate - 0.96% - -
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.96% -
 
Office REITs - - - 0.36%
 
Retail REITs - - - 0.32%
 
Residential REITs - - - 0.16%
 
Health Care REITs - - - 0.12%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.63% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  North America 32.71%
  UK 17.96%
  Non-Classified 15.47%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 12.25%
  South & Central America 11.77%
  Japan 3.50%
  Emerging Asia 3.18%
  Australia & New Zealand 1.62%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.63%
  Other Regions 0.89%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 55.01%
  Pound Sterling 15.22%
  Euro 8.21%
  US Dollar 5.75%
  Mexican Peso 2.67%
  Colombian Peso 2.52%
  Other Currencies 10.63%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
North America 32.71% -
 
United States - 30.94%
 
Canada - 1.78%
 
UK 17.96% -
 
United Kingdom - 17.96%
 
Non-Classified 15.47% -
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 12.25% -
 
Germany - 8.10%
 
Switzerland - 0.76%
 
Ireland - 0.73%
 
Denmark - 0.70%
 
Netherlands - 0.69%
 
Italy - 0.53%
 
Belgium - 0.37%
 
Spain - 0.26%
 
France - 0.11%
 
South & Central America 11.77% -
 
Mexico - 2.67%
 
Colombia - 2.52%
 
Brazil - 2.42%
 
Chile - 2.26%
 
Peru - 1.90%
 
Japan 3.50% -
 
Japan - 3.50%
 
Emerging Asia 3.18% -
 
Indonesia - 1.54%
 
South Korea - 1.05%
 
Philippines - 0.51%
 
China - 0.08%
 
Australia & New Zealand 1.62% -
 
Australia - 1.62%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.63% -
 
Property 0.60% -
 
Developed Asia 0.29% -
 
Hong Kong - 0.29%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
23.03%
Large
 
 
11.92%
Medium
 
 
2.72%
Micro
 
 
0.16%
Non-Classified
 
 
17.18%
Bonds
 
 
44.36%
Cash
 
 
0.63%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
22.90%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
 
 
15.22%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
 
 
0.51%
> 15Yr Maturity
 
 
5.73%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
0.63%
Unknown Maturity
 
 
12.96%
Other Asset Types
 
 
42.05%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AAA
 
 
5.75%
AA
 
 
15.22%
A
 
 
1.90%
BBB
 
 
5.70%
Sub-Investment Grade
 
 
2.42%
Unknown Quality
 
 
13.37%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
0.63%
Other Asset Types
 
 
55.01%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 USD/GBP GBP 37.49% Non-Classified Non-Classified
2 EUR/GBP GBP 9.20% Non-Classified Non-Classified
3 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.5% 15/02/2033 5.11% Bonds United States
4 4½% Treasury Gilt 2028 5.08% Bonds United Kingdom
5 GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 2.4% 19/10/2028 5.06% Bonds Germany
6 3¼% Treasury Gilt 2033 5.05% Bonds United Kingdom
7 UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.625% 30/09/2028 5.00% Non-Classified Non-Classified
8 UNITED STATES TREASURY 0% 21/03/2024 4.09% Non-Classified Non-Classified
9 3¾% Treasury Gilt 2053 3.56% Bonds United Kingdom
10 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3% 15/08/2052 3.55% Non-Classified Non-Classified

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 BG08759
Mex Code -
Isin Code GB00BG087591
Citi Code Q4QW

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.56%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The Fund aims to provide: • a growing level of income over any three‐ year period; and • capital growth of 2‐4% per annum, net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, over any three‐ year period. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective over this, or any other, period. The income distributions and the value of your investment may rise and fall and investors may not recoup the original amount they invested
Benchmark n/a
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price £1.00
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

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 3

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.