Prudential Ex-DSF M&G Corporate Bond
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/12/15 to 31/12/16 |
31/12/16 to 31/12/17 |
31/12/17 to 31/12/18 |
31/12/18 to 31/12/19 |
31/12/19 to 31/12/20 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 10.0% | 6.2% | -1.9% | 11.9% | 6.5% |
| Sector | 8.9% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 9.0% | 7.2% |
| Rank | 52/212 | 20/215 | 33/217 | 8/218 | 153/221 |
| Quartile | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/12/20 |
5 Years to 31/12/20 |
10 Years to 31/12/20 |
||
| Fund | 5.4% | 6.4% | 7.1% | |
| Sector | 4.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% | |
| Rank | 33/217 | 23/212 | 5/161 | |
| Quartile | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| Northern Trust The Sterling Fund Class E | 4.75 |
| 3¼% Treasury Gilt 2044 | 2.45 |
| LLOYDS BANK PLC 5.125000% 07/03/2025 | 1.37 |
| KFW 1.375000% 15/12/2025 | 1.34 |
| 4¼% Treasury Gilt 2040 | 1.32 |
| BAT INTL FIN PLC 2.250000% 09/09/2052 | 1.17 |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.518000% 30/01/2025 | 1.13 |
| ½% Treasury Gilt 2022 | 1.12 |
| IMPERIAL BRANDS FINANCE PLC 4.875000% 07/06/2032 | 1.01 |
| HEATHROW FUNDING LTD 6.750000% 03/12/2028 | 0.97 |
| Total | 16.60 |
Fund Aims
Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G Corporate Bond Fund - the underlying fund.
Underlying Fund Objective: 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 £ Corporate Bond Sector over any five-year period. At least 70% of the fund is invested, directly or indirectly through derivatives, in investment grade corporate debt securities. These securities can be issued by companies from anywhere in the world, including Emerging Markets. These securities are denominated in sterling or hedged back to sterling.
Other investments may include: • debt securities issued or guaranteed by governments and their agencies, public authorities, quasi-sovereigns and supranational bodies, denominated in any currency; • below investment grade and unrated debt securities; • Asset-Backed Securities; and • other transferable securities, cash, and near cash, directly or via collective investment schemes (including funds managed by M&G).
Derivatives may be used for investment purposes, efficient portfolio management and hedging.
Fund Manager
Richard Woolnough joined M&G in January 2004 and is fund manager of the M&G Optimal Income Fund, the M&G Corporate Bond Fund and the M&G Strategic Corporate Bond Fund, three of the company's flagship fixed interest funds. Richard began his career at Lloyds Merchant Bank in 1985, moving to Italian insurer Assicurazioni Generali two years later, followed by SG Warburg. In 1995, he became a fund manager at Old Mutual. Richard graduated from the London School of Economics with a BSc in economics.
Ben Lord joined M&G in 2007 and was appointed fund manager of the M&G Global Corporate Bond Fund from launch in September 2013. He is also fund manager of the M&G UK Inflation Linked Corporate Bond Fund and deputy manager of the M&G European Inflation Linked Corporate Bond Fund, the M&G Strategic Corporate Bond Fund, the M&G Corporate Bond Fund and the M&G Short Dated Corporate Bond Fund. Ben previously worked at Gordian Knot as a credit analyst covering global financial institutions. He obtained an MA (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh and is a CFA charterholder.
Fund Overview
| Bid (22/01/2021) | 309.50 |
| Offer (22/01/2021) | 325.80 |
| Fund size (30/11/2020) | £38.53m |
| Underlying Fund size | £3177.88m |
| Number of holdings | 409 |
| Launch date | 31/08/2004 |
Fund Charges
| Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.00% |
| Further Costs | 0.00% |
| Yearly Total | 1.00% |
Asset Allocation
| International Bonds | 44.70% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 42.32% | |
| UK Gilts | 7.44% | |
| Money Market | 4.75% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 1.72% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.02% | |
| Other Assets | -0.95% |
Important Information
Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).
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 fund charges and further costs, but take no account of product charges, or any Annual Management Charge paid for by the deduction of units. Charges and further costs 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 gross 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.
Asset Allocation
| International Bonds | 44.70% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 42.32% | |
| UK Gilts | 7.44% | |
| Money Market | 4.75% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 1.72% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.02% | |
| Other Assets | -0.95% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 94.46% | - | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | 3.80% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 1.72% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 1.72% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 1.72% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 1.72% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.02% | - | - | - | |
Regional Allocation
| UK | 49.76% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 20.68% | |
| North America | 18.60% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 4.77% | |
| Non-Classified | 3.76% | |
| South & Central America | 1.33% | |
| Developed Asia | 0.58% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 0.34% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 0.18% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Pound Sterling | 80.88% | |
| US Dollar | 11.49% | |
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 5.52% | |
| Euro | 2.09% | |
| Cash | 0.02% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 49.76% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 49.76% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 20.68% | - | |
France
|
- | 8.43% | |
Netherlands
|
- | 3.95% | |
Germany
|
- | 2.90% | |
Luxembourg
|
- | 2.55% | |
Italy
|
- | 1.30% | |
Spain
|
- | 0.57% | |
Norway
|
- | 0.35% | |
Ireland
|
- | 0.33% | |
Belgium
|
- | 0.18% | |
Switzerland
|
- | 0.07% | |
Sweden
|
- | 0.05% | |
| North America | 18.60% | - | |
United States
|
- | 15.68% | |
Canada
|
- | 2.92% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 4.77% | - | |
| Non-Classified | 3.76% | - | |
| South & Central America | 1.33% | - | |
Mexico
|
- | 1.33% | |
| Developed Asia | 0.58% | - | |
Hong Kong
|
- | 0.58% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 0.34% | - | |
Australia
|
- | 0.34% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 0.18% | - | |
United Arab Emirates
|
- | 0.18% | |
Fixed Interest Maturity Profile
| < 5Yr Maturity |
|
22.90% |
| 5Yr - 10Yr Maturity |
|
28.82% |
| 10Yr - 15Yr Maturity |
|
9.73% |
| > 15Yr Maturity |
|
33.00% |
| Cash And Equivalents |
|
0.02% |
| Unknown Maturity |
|
3.80% |
| Other Asset Types |
|
1.72% |
Fixed Interest Quality Profile
| AAA |
|
15.88% |
| AA |
|
14.55% |
| A |
|
17.68% |
| BBB |
|
37.71% |
| Sub-Investment Grade |
|
1.56% |
| Unknown Quality |
|
7.09% |
| Cash and Equivalents |
|
0.02% |
| Other Asset Types |
|
5.52% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Trust The Sterling Fund Class E | 4.75% | Non-Classified | Cash and Equivalents |
| 2 | 3¼% Treasury Gilt 2044 | 2.45% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 3 | LLOYDS BANK PLC 5.125000% 07/03/2025 | 1.37% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 4 | KFW 1.375000% 15/12/2025 | 1.34% | Bonds | Germany |
| 5 | 4¼% Treasury Gilt 2040 | 1.32% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 6 | BAT INTL FIN PLC 2.250000% 09/09/2052 | 1.17% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 7 | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.518000% 30/01/2025 | 1.13% | Bonds | Canada |
| 8 | ½% Treasury Gilt 2022 | 1.12% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 9 | IMPERIAL BRANDS FINANCE PLC 4.875000% 07/06/2032 | 1.01% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 10 | HEATHROW FUNDING LTD 6.750000% 03/12/2028 | 0.97% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
Important Information
Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).
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 | B02SQR0 |
| Mex Code | PUCOB |
| Isin Code | GB00B02SQR01 |
| Citi Code | ILE3 |
Fund Charges
| Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.00% |
| Further Costs | 0.00% |
| Yearly Total | 1.00% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G Corporate Bond Fund - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: 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 £ Corporate Bond Sector over any five-year period. At least 70% of the fund is invested, directly or indirectly through derivatives, in investment grade corporate debt securities. These securities can be issued by companies from anywhere in the world, including Emerging Markets. These securities are denominated in sterling or hedged back to sterling. Other investments may include: • debt securities issued or guaranteed by governments and their agencies, public authorities, quasi-sovereigns and supranational bodies, denominated in any currency; • below investment grade and unrated debt securities; • Asset-Backed Securities; and • other transferable securities, cash, and near cash, directly or via collective investment schemes (including funds managed by M&G). Derivatives may be used for investment purposes, efficient portfolio management and hedging. |
| Benchmark | IA Sterling Corporate Bond sector average |
| Sector | ABI Sterling Corporate Bond |
Ratings
| FE Crown |  |
Important Information
Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).
Charges and further costs 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
Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).
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 fund charges and further costs, but take no account of product charges, or any Annual Management Charge paid for by the deduction of units. Charges and further costs 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 net 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.
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