Valu-Trac VT Tatton Blended Defensive - Acc

Essentials Portfolio Analysis Background Data Investment Risk Performance View PDF Factsheet
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

30/09/20
to
30/09/21
30/09/21
to
30/09/22
30/09/22
to
30/09/23
30/09/23
to
30/09/24
30/09/24
to
30/09/25
Fund 6.4% -10.9% 1.5% 11.7% 5.8%
Sector 12.2% -10.6% 4.2% 12.0% 7.3%
Rank 152/156 96/166 155/174 116/185 150/193
Quartile 4 3 4 3 4

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
30/09/25
5 Years to
30/09/25
10 Years to
30/09/25
Fund 6.2% 2.6% 3.0%
Sector 7.8% 4.7% 4.7%
Rank 152/174 144/156 106/111
Quartile 4 4 4

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
EURO STOXX 50 Sep25 3.47
EURO STOXX 50 Dec25 2.27
Neuberger Berman Uncorrelated Strategies Fund Class I2 2.04
NVIDIA CORPORATION 0.80
MICROSOFT CORPORATION 0.75
APPLE 0.49
AMAZON.COM 0.48
SX5E Dividend Fut Dec25 0.45
ASTRAZENECA 0.39
SHELL 0.38
Total 11.52

Fund Aims

The objective of the Fund is to maximise potential total return (i.e. capital and income growth).

Fund Manager

Tatton Investment Team manager for 5 years and 9 months

Photo of Tatton Investment Team TBC

Fund Overview

Mid (20/10/2025) 113.52p
Historic yield -
Fund size (30/09/2025) £11.15m
Number of holdings 21465
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.69%
Launch date 06/01/2020

Asset Allocation

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  International Bonds 48.66%
  International Equities 17.70%
  UK Equities 5.48%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 4.63%
  Commodities 4.31%
  UK Gilts 3.99%
  UK Corporate Bonds 1.52%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.72%
  Investment Trusts 0.20%
  Other Assets 12.79%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 30/09/25
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Bonds 48.66%
  International Equities 17.70%
  UK Equities 5.48%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 4.63%
  Commodities 4.31%
  UK Gilts 3.99%
  UK Corporate Bonds 1.52%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.72%
  Investment Trusts 0.20%
  Other Assets 12.79%

Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Bonds 54.17% - - -
 
Non-Classified 12.54% - - -
 
Non-Classified - 8.48% - -
 
Non-Classified - - 8.48% -
 
Non-Classified - - - 8.48%
 
Technology 5.30% - - -
 
Technology - 5.30% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 2.79% -
 
Software - - - 1.48%
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 0.94%
 
Computer Services - - - 0.37%
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 2.51% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 1.49%
 
Computer Hardware - - - 0.60%
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 0.25%
 
Electronic Components - - - 0.16%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 4.63% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 4.63% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 4.63% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 4.63%
 
Commodities 4.31% - - -
 
Commodities - 4.31% - -
 
Commodities - - 4.31% -
 
Commodities - - - 4.31%
 
Financials 4.24% - - -
 
Banks - 2.00% - -
 
Banks - - 2.00% -
 
Banks - - - 2.00%
 
Financial Services - 1.34% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 0.95% -
 
Investment Services - - - 0.45%
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 0.33%
 
Diversified Financial Services - - - 0.17%
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - 0.20% -
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - - 0.20%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 0.19% -
 
Financial Data & Systems - - - 0.15%
 
Consumer Lending - - - 0.02%
 
Mortgage Finance - - - 0.01%
 
Insurance - 0.90% - -
 
Non-life Insurance - - 0.61% -
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 0.25%
 
Full Line Insurance - - - 0.19%
 
Insurance Brokers - - - 0.12%
 
Reinsurance - - - 0.05%
 
Life Insurance - - 0.29% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 0.29%
 
Industrials 3.62% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 3.24% - -
 
Industrial Support Services - - 1.00% -
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 0.51%
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 0.31%
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 0.13%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 0.04%
 
Security Services - - - 0.01%
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 0.76% -
 
Aerospace - - - 0.48%
 
Defense - - - 0.27%
 
General Industrials - - 0.49% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 0.44%
 
Containers & Packaging - - - 0.02%
 
Paints & Coatings - - - 0.02%
 
Glass - - - 0.01%
 
Plastics - - - 0.00%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 0.37% -
 
Electrical Components - - - 0.15%
 
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters - - - 0.09%
 
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter - - - 0.08%
 
Electronic Equipment: Other - - - 0.04%
 
Electronic Equipment: Pollution Control - - - 0.01%
 
Industrial Transportation - - 0.35% -
 
Railroads - - - 0.09%
 
Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing - - - 0.05%
 
Commercial Vehicles & Parts - - - 0.05%
 
Delivery Services - - - 0.04%
 
Marine Transportation - - - 0.04%
 
Transportation Services - - - 0.03%
 
Trucking - - - 0.02%
 
Railroad Equipment - - - 0.02%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 0.27% -
 
Machinery: Industrial - - - 0.10%
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 0.09%
 
Machinery: Engines - - - 0.03%
 
Machinery: Agricultural - - - 0.02%
 
Machinery: Tools - - - 0.01%
 
Machinery: Specialty - - - 0.01%
 
Construction & Materials - 0.39% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 0.39% -
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 0.08%
 
Cement - - - 0.08%
 
Construction - - - 0.06%
 
Building: Climate Control - - - 0.06%
 
Engineering & Contracting Services - - - 0.05%
 
Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing - - - 0.05%
 
Consumer Discretionary 2.86% - - -
 
Retail - 1.05% - -
 
Retailers - - 1.05% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 0.74%
 
Apparel Retailers - - - 0.11%
 
Home Improvement Retailers - - - 0.10%
 
Specialty Retailers - - - 0.10%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 0.66% - -
 
Personal Goods - - 0.22% -
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 0.11%
 
Footwear - - - 0.04%
 
Cosmetics - - - 0.04%
 
Luxury Items - - - 0.03%
 
Leisure Goods - - 0.18% -
 
Electronic Entertainment - - - 0.08%
 
Consumer Electronics - - - 0.06%
 
Toys - - - 0.03%
 
Photography - - - 0.01%
 
Recreational Vehicles & Boats - - - 0.00%
 
Recreational Products - - - 0.00%
 
Consumer Services - - 0.16% -
 
Vending & Catering Service - - - 0.10%
 
Consumer Services: Misc. - - - 0.06%
 
Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer - - - 0.00%
 
Education Services - - - 0.00%
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 0.10% -
 
Home Construction - - - 0.08%
 
Household Furnishings - - - 0.01%
 
Household Appliance - - - 0.01%
 
Household Equipment & Products - - - 0.00%
 
Travel & Leisure - 0.49% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 0.49% -
 
Travel & Tourism - - - 0.15%
 
Airlines - - - 0.10%
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.09%
 
Casinos & Gambling - - - 0.07%
 
Hotels & Motels - - - 0.07%
 
Recreational Services - - - 0.02%
 
Automobiles & Parts - 0.36% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 0.36% -
 
Automobiles - - - 0.30%
 
Auto Parts - - - 0.04%
 
Tires - - - 0.02%
 
Auto Services - - - 0.00%
 
Media - 0.30% - -
 
Media - - 0.30% -
 
Entertainment - - - 0.16%
 
Radio & TV Broadcasters - - - 0.06%
 
Media Agencies - - - 0.06%
 
Publishing - - - 0.03%
 
Health Care 2.36% - - -
 
Health Care - 2.36% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 1.64% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 1.47%
 
Biotechnology - - - 0.17%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 0.52% -
 
Medical Equipment - - - 0.36%
 
Medical Supplies - - - 0.15%
 
Medical Services - - - 0.02%
 
Health Care Providers - - 0.20% -
 
Health Care Services - - - 0.09%
 
Health Care Management Services - - - 0.08%
 
Health Care Facilities - - - 0.03%
 
Health Care: Misc. - - - 0.01%
 
Consumer Staples 1.54% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 0.89% - -
 
Tobacco - - 0.32% -
 
Tobacco - - - 0.32%
 
Beverages - - 0.29% -
 
Soft Drinks - - - 0.13%
 
Distillers & Vintners - - - 0.11%
 
Brewers - - - 0.05%
 
Food Producers - - 0.27% -
 
Food Products - - - 0.21%
 
Farming, Fishing, Ranching & Plantations - - - 0.05%
 
Fruit & Grain Processing - - - 0.01%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 0.66% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 0.66% -
 
Personal Products - - - 0.33%
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 0.19%
 
Nondurable Household Products - - - 0.09%
 
Drug Retailers - - - 0.04%
 
Energy 1.13% - - -
 
Energy - 1.13% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 1.10% -
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 0.79%
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 0.13%
 
Oil Refining and Marketing - - - 0.09%
 
Oil Equipment & Services - - - 0.06%
 
Pipelines - - - 0.03%
 
Coal - - - 0.00%
 
Offshore Drilling & Other Services - - - 0.00%
 
Renewable Energy - - 0.04% -
 
Renewable Energy Equipment - - - 0.03%
 
Alternative Fuels - - - 0.00%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.84% - - -
 
Basic Materials 0.79% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 0.46% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 0.35% -
 
General Mining - - - 0.22%
 
Iron & Steel - - - 0.05%
 
Copper - - - 0.04%
 
Metal Fabricating - - - 0.02%
 
Aluminum - - - 0.01%
 
Nonferrous Metals - - - 0.00%
 
Precious Metals & Mining - - 0.07% -
 
Gold Mining - - - 0.06%
 
Platinum & Precious Metals - - - 0.00%
 
Diamonds & Gemstones - - - 0.00%
 
Industrial Materials - - 0.04% -
 
Paper - - - 0.04%
 
Diversified Materials - - - 0.00%
 
Forestry - - - 0.00%
 
Chemicals - 0.33% - -
 
Chemicals - - 0.33% -
 
Chemicals: Diversified - - - 0.16%
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 0.15%
 
Fertilizers - - - 0.02%
 
Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers - - - 0.01%
 
Telecommunications 0.65% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 0.65% - -
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 0.43% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - 0.39%
 
Cable Television Services - - - 0.04%
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 0.22% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.22%
 
Utilities 0.61% - - -
 
Utilities - 0.61% - -
 
Electricity - - 0.31% -
 
Conventional Electricity - - - 0.30%
 
Alternative Electricity - - - 0.01%
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 0.29% -
 
Multi-Utilities - - - 0.21%
 
Water - - - 0.05%
 
Gas Distribution - - - 0.03%
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - 0.02% -
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - - 0.02%
 
Real Estate 0.42% - - -
 
Real Estate - 0.42% - -
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.29% -
 
Infrastructure REITs - - - 0.05%
 
Health Care REITs - - - 0.04%
 
Diversified REITs - - - 0.03%
 
Other Specialty REITs - - - 0.03%
 
Residential REITs - - - 0.03%
 
Retail REITs - - - 0.03%
 
Industrial REITs - - - 0.03%
 
Office REITs - - - 0.02%
 
Storage REITs - - - 0.01%
 
Timber REITs - - - 0.01%
 
Hotel & Lodging REITs - - - 0.01%
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.13% -
 
Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 0.08%
 
Real Estate Services - - - 0.05%

Regional Allocation

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  North America 33.31%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 20.07%
  UK 10.99%
  Non-Classified 15.78%
  Emerging Asia 6.55%
  Japan 4.48%
  South & Central America 2.13%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 2.04%
  Emerging Europe 1.20%
  Other Regions 3.45%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 44.87%
  US Dollar 23.75%
  Euro 11.95%
  Pound Sterling 5.61%
  Yuan Renminbi 3.36%
  Yen 3.28%
  Other Currencies 7.16%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
North America 33.31% -
 
United States - 31.67%
 
Canada - 1.62%
 
Bermuda - 0.02%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 20.07% -
 
Ireland - 5.07%
 
France - 3.21%
 
Germany - 2.93%
 
Netherlands - 1.88%
 
Italy - 1.83%
 
Spain - 1.47%
 
Switzerland - 0.74%
 
Luxembourg - 0.68%
 
Belgium - 0.60%
 
Sweden - 0.43%
 
Denmark - 0.31%
 
Austria - 0.30%
 
Finland - 0.30%
 
Norway - 0.16%
 
Portugal - 0.13%
 
Iceland - 0.02%
 
Liechtenstein - 0.00%
 
UK 10.99% -
 
United Kingdom - 10.99%
 
Non-Classified 15.78% -
 
Emerging Asia 6.55% -
 
China - 4.02%
 
Malaysia - 0.46%
 
India - 0.46%
 
Indonesia - 0.45%
 
South Korea - 0.41%
 
Thailand - 0.31%
 
Taiwan - 0.27%
 
Philippines - 0.08%
 
Uzbekistan - 0.03%
 
Kazakhstan - 0.02%
 
Azerbaijan - 0.02%
 
Sri Lanka - 0.01%
 
Pakistan - 0.01%
 
Armenia - 0.00%
 
Mongolia - 0.00%
 
Georgia - 0.00%
 
Papua New Guinea - 0.00%
 
Kyrgyzstan - 0.00%
 
Viet Nam - 0.00%
 
Japan 4.48% -
 
Japan - 4.48%
 
South & Central America 2.13% -
 
Mexico - 0.83%
 
Brazil - 0.49%
 
Colombia - 0.20%
 
Chile - 0.13%
 
Peru - 0.12%
 
Argentina - 0.10%
 
Venezuela - 0.06%
 
Dominican Republic - 0.05%
 
Uruguay - 0.04%
 
Guatemala - 0.02%
 
El Salvador - 0.02%
 
Ecuador - 0.02%
 
Costa Rica - 0.02%
 
Paraguay - 0.01%
 
Jamaica - 0.01%
 
Trinidad and Tobago - 0.01%
 
Panama - 0.00%
 
Honduras - 0.00%
 
Bolivia - 0.00%
 
Cayman Islands - 0.00%
 
Suriname - 0.00%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 2.04% -
 
Emerging Europe 1.20% -
 
Poland - 0.44%
 
Hungary - 0.15%
 
Romania - 0.15%
 
Czech Republic - 0.13%
 
Turkey - 0.10%
 
Greece - 0.08%
 
Slovakia (Slovak Republic) - 0.03%
 
Bulgaria - 0.03%
 
Serbia - 0.03%
 
Latvia - 0.02%
 
Ukraine - 0.02%
 
Albania - 0.01%
 
Slovenia - 0.01%
 
Croatia - 0.01%
 
Lithuania - 0.01%
 
Montenegro - 0.00%
 
Russian Federation - 0.00%
 
Australia & New Zealand 1.10% -
 
Australia - 0.95%
 
New Zealand - 0.14%
 
Middle East & Africa 0.96% -
 
South Africa - 0.32%
 
Israel - 0.12%
 
Saudi Arabia - 0.11%
 
United Arab Emirates - 0.09%
 
Egypt - 0.08%
 
Qatar - 0.06%
 
Oman - 0.05%
 
Nigeria - 0.03%
 
Cote D'Ivoire - 0.03%
 
Morocco - 0.02%
 
Kuwait - 0.01%
 
Kenya - 0.01%
 
Ghana - 0.01%
 
Angola - 0.01%
 
Jordan - 0.01%
 
Senegal - 0.00%
 
Lebanon - 0.00%
 
Zambia - 0.00%
 
Benin - 0.00%
 
Gabon - 0.00%
 
Ethiopia - 0.00%
 
Cameroon - 0.00%
 
Iraq - 0.00%
 
Mozambique - 0.00%
 
Rwanda - 0.00%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.89% -
 
Developed Asia 0.34% -
 
Singapore - 0.19%
 
Hong Kong - 0.15%
 
Property 0.17% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
14.02%
Large
 
 
4.34%
Medium
 
 
2.01%
Small
 
 
0.36%
Micro
 
 
0.06%
Non-Classified
 
 
24.21%
Bonds
 
 
54.17%
Cash
 
 
0.84%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
27.41%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
 
 
13.02%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
 
 
2.51%
> 15Yr Maturity
 
 
11.23%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
0.84%
Unknown Maturity
 
 
3.59%
Other Asset Types
 
 
41.41%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AAA
 
 
11.96%
AA
 
 
8.89%
A
 
 
7.22%
BBB
 
 
8.06%
Sub-Investment Grade
 
 
1.75%
Unknown Quality
 
 
16.28%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
0.84%
Other Asset Types
 
 
45.00%

Top 10 Fund Holdings

Name % Weight Sector Country
1 HSBC Global Government Bond Index Class S2QH 15.11% Managed Funds Managed Funds
2 HSBC Global Aggregate Bond Index S2QHGBP 13.97% Managed Funds Managed Funds
3 HSBC American Index Class C 7.07% Managed Funds Managed Funds
4 HSBC Global Corporate Bond Index Class S2 QH 5.02% Managed Funds Managed Funds
5 Dimensional Global Ultra Short Fixed Income GBP Accumulation Shares 4.00% Managed Funds Managed Funds
6 BlackRock iShares UK Equity Index Class D 3.90% Managed Funds Managed Funds
7 Vanguard Global Credit Bond Institutional Hedged 3.53% Managed Funds Managed Funds
8 Natixis Loomis Sayles Global Opportunistic Bond Fund H-F/A 3.51% Managed Funds Managed Funds
9 Legal & General Emerging Markets Government Bond (Local Currency) Index Fund C 2.73% Managed Funds Managed Funds
10 Robeco QI Dynamic High Yield Class IH 2.54% Managed Funds Managed Funds

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 EURO STOXX 50 Sep25 3.47% Non-Classified Non-Classified
2 EURO STOXX 50 Dec25 2.27% Non-Classified Non-Classified
3 Neuberger Berman Uncorrelated Strategies Fund Class I2 2.04% Non-Classified Alternative Trading Strategies
4 NVIDIA CORPORATION 0.80% Technology Hardware & Equipment United States
5 MICROSOFT CORPORATION 0.75% Software & Computer Services United States
6 APPLE 0.49% Technology Hardware & Equipment United States
7 AMAZON.COM 0.48% Retailers United States
8 SX5E Dividend Fut Dec25 0.45% Non-Classified Non-Classified
9 ASTRAZENECA 0.39% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology United Kingdom
10 SHELL 0.38% Non-Renewable Energy United Kingdom

Identification Codes

Sedol Code BL3NDV4
Mex Code -
Isin Code GB00BL3NDV46
Citi Code 0PCQ

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.69%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The objective of the Fund is to maximise potential total return (i.e. capital and income growth).
Benchmark NONE - No explicit benchmark is stated for the Fund. However multi-asset portfolios or peer group averages with a similar weight in equity may be useful in assessing the performance of the Fund. An example for this Fund may be the IA OE Mixed Investment 0-35% Shares.
Benchmark Category Comparator
IA Sector Mixed Investment 0-35% Shares

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price 100.00p
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Quarterly
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
31 January 31 March
30 April 31 August
31 July 30 September
31 October 31 December

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 2

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 Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited
Fund Registrar Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited
Fund Custodian RBC Investor Services Trust (London Branch)

Group Details

Group name Valu-Trac
Group address Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited Orton, Fochabers Moray Scotland IV32 7QE
Group telephone 01343 880217
Dealing telephone -
Email -
Homepage www.valu-trac.com/index.php
Fax number -

Dealing

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

Risk Analysis

Ratio Value
Alpha -0.38
Beta 0.87
Sharpe 0.56
Standard Deviation 4.88
Info Ratio -0.74

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital Yes
Emerging Markets Yes
Concentrated Portfolio No
Smaller Companies Yes
High Yield Bonds Yes
Sector Specific No
Geared Investments No
Value of Investments Yes
Investments Long Term Yes
Property Yes
Exchange Rate Yes
Higher Risk No
Performance Charges No
Derivative Exposure No
Offshore No
Income Eroding Capital Growth No
Umbrella Liabilities Yes
New Fund No
Solvency of Depository No
Solvency of Bond Issuers No
Ethical Restrictions No
Liquidity No
Returns Are Not Guaranteed Yes
Inflation Yes
Taxation and Tax Relief Yes

Fund Specific Risks

Charges to Capital

Part, or all of the periodic annual management fee(s) and expenses may be charged to capital which could increase the potential for the capital value of your investment to be eroded. Your capital could also decrease if income withdrawals exceed the growth rate of the fund(s).

Emerging Markets

The fund invests in emerging markets. Generally less well regulated than the UK. There is an increased chance of political and economic instability with less reliable custody, dealing and settlement arrangements. The market(s) can be less liquid. If a fund investing in markets is affected by currency exchange rates, the investment could either increase or decrease. These investments therefore carry more risk.

Smaller Companies

The fund invests in smaller companies. Smaller companies shares can be more volatile and less liquid than larger company shares, so smaller companies funds can carry more risk.

High Yield Bonds

The fund invests in high yield bonds. High yield bonds carry a greater risk of default than investment grade bonds, and economic conditions and interest rate movements will have a greater effect on their price. Income levels may not be achieved and the income provided may vary.

Value of Investments

The value of investments, and any income can fall, as well as rise, so you could get back less than you invested. Neither capital nor income is guaranteed.

Investments Long Term

Investments should be regarded as long term and are not suitable for money which may be needed in the short term, you should always have a sufficient cash reserve.

Property

The fund invests in Property funds, property shares or direct property. In particular the following risks will apply:- The property market is illiquid and this can, in exceptional circumstances, lead to times in which clients are unable to dispose of part or all of their holding. Property valuations are made by independent agents but are ultimately subjective and a matter of judgement. Property transaction costs are high (typically around 7% due to legal costs, valuations and stamp duty)

Exchange Rate

This fund invests in securities outside the UK. The value of investments and any income from them may therefore decrease or increase as a result of changes in exchange rates between currencies.

Umbrella Liabilities

If the liabilities of one fund were to exceed its assets, the other funds within the scheme might have to transfer across money to cover the liabilities.

Returns Are Not Guaranteed

What you receive when you sell your investment is not guaranteed; it depends on how your investments perform.

Inflation

Inflation will reduce the real value of your investments in future.

Taxation and Tax Relief

Levels of taxation and tax relief are subject to change.