M&G Corporate Bond 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

31/03/19
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31/03/20		 31/03/20
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31/03/21		 31/03/21
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31/03/22		 31/03/22
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31/03/23		 31/03/23
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31/03/24
Fund -0.4% 11.1% -4.5% -7.7% 7.6%
Sector 0.8% 9.0% -4.2% -9.1% 7.4%
Rank 65/87 21/92 47/92 30/95 38/97
Quartile 3 1 3 2 2

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/03/24		 5 Years to
31/03/24		 10 Years to
31/03/24
Fund -1.7% 1.0% 2.7%
Sector -2.2% 0.5% 2.5%
Rank 33/92 27/87 21/68
Quartile 2 2 2

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
4% Treasury Gilt 2063 2.92
KFW 4.875% 03/02/2031 2.84
⅝% Treasury Gilt 2050 2.57
3¾% Treasury Gilt 2052 2.08
IMPERIAL BRANDS FINANCE PLC 4.875% 07/06/2032 1.72
EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK 4.875% 16/12/2030 1.63
AT&T INC 4.375% 14/09/2029 1.53
4¼% Treasury Gilt 2046 1.52
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK 4.75% 05/10/2029 1.21
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 30/01/2025 1.08
Total 19.10

Fund Aims

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.

Fund Manager

Richard Woolnough manager for 20 years and 1 months

Photo of Richard Woolnough 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 manager for 4 years and 3 months

Photo of Ben Lord 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

Mid (25/04/2024) 103.28p
Distribution yield 4.15%
Underlying yield 4.15%
Fund size (31/03/2024) £1309.95m
Number of holdings 356
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.33%
Launch date 15/04/1994

Asset Allocation

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  International Bonds 51.07%
  UK Corporate Bonds 29.06%
  UK Gilts 11.26%
  Cash and Equivalents 3.91%
  Money Market 1.79%
  Alternative Trading Strategies -3.94%
  Other Assets 6.85%
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 Bonds 51.07%
  UK Corporate Bonds 29.06%
  UK Gilts 11.26%
  Cash and Equivalents 3.91%
  Money Market 1.79%
  Alternative Trading Strategies -3.94%
  Other Assets 6.85%

Bond Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
 Bonds 91.40% - - -
 
 Non-Classified 6.85% - - -
 
 Cash and Equivalents 5.70% - - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies -3.94% - - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - -3.94% - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - -3.94% -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - - -3.94%

Regional Allocation

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  UK 40.32%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 23.62%
  North America 17.50%
  Non-Classified 9.83%
  Cash and Equivalents 5.70%
  Australia & New Zealand 2.00%
  South & Central America 0.83%
  Japan 0.19%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Pound Sterling 81.76%
  US Dollar 5.67%
  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 4.70%
  Cash 3.91%
  Euro 3.80%
  Singapore Dollar 0.17%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
 UK 40.32% -
 
 United Kingdom - 40.32%
 
 Developed Europe - Excl UK 23.62% -
 
 France - 8.33%
 
 Germany - 3.78%
 
 Netherlands - 3.49%
 
 Luxembourg - 2.23%
 
 Spain - 1.73%
 
 Italy - 1.50%
 
 Switzerland - 1.18%
 
 Ireland - 0.34%
 
 Sweden - 0.33%
 
 Denmark - 0.28%
 
 Finland - 0.27%
 
 Belgium - 0.16%
 
 North America 17.50% -
 
 United States - 15.10%
 
 Canada - 2.41%
 
 Non-Classified 9.83% -
 
 Cash and Equivalents 5.70% -
 
 Australia & New Zealand 2.00% -
 
 Australia - 2.00%
 
 South & Central America 0.83% -
 
 Mexico - 0.83%
 
 Japan 0.19% -
 
 Japan - 0.19%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
21.00%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
 
 
37.55%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
 
 
9.77%
> 15Yr Maturity
 
 
23.07%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
5.70%
Unknown Maturity
 
 
6.85%
Other Asset Types
 
-3.94%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AAA
 
 
13.60%
AA
 
 
15.39%
A
 
 
16.47%
BBB
 
 
41.62%
Sub-Investment Grade
 
 
0.03%
Unknown Quality
 
 
4.29%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
5.70%
Other Asset Types
 
 
2.91%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 4% Treasury Gilt 2063 2.92% Bonds United Kingdom
2 KFW 4.875% 03/02/2031 2.84% Bonds Germany
3 ⅝% Treasury Gilt 2050 2.57% Bonds United Kingdom
4 3¾% Treasury Gilt 2052 2.08% Bonds United Kingdom
5 IMPERIAL BRANDS FINANCE PLC 4.875% 07/06/2032 1.72% Bonds United Kingdom
6 EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK 4.875% 16/12/2030 1.63% Bonds Luxembourg
7 AT&T INC 4.375% 14/09/2029 1.53% Bonds United States
8 4¼% Treasury Gilt 2046 1.52% Bonds United Kingdom
9 INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK 4.75% 05/10/2029 1.21% Bonds United States
10 ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 30/01/2025 1.08% Bonds Canada

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 BG086Z2
Mex Code -
Isin Code GB00BG086Z28
Citi Code Q4QS

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.33%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims 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.
Benchmark iBoxx Sterling Corporates GBP
Benchmark Category Target
IA Sector £ Corporate Bond

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price £0.25
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Annually
Distribution Type Interest
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.