Prudential PruFund Protected Cautious Account S5
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/12/20 to 31/12/21 |
31/12/21 to 31/12/22 |
31/12/22 to 31/12/23 |
31/12/23 to 31/12/24 |
31/12/24 to 31/12/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.9% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.4% |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/12/25 |
5 Years to 31/12/25 |
10 Years to 31/12/25 |
||
| Fund | 5.6% | 5.0% | 4.7% | |
Commentary
31 December 2025 Financial markets proved resilient despite slowing growth, supported by a pivot to monetary easing and ongoing enthusiasm for AI-related stocks. Global equities extended recent gains. The S&P 500 rose 2.7%, closing 2025 up nearly 18% (in US dollars), while the FTSE 100 gained 6.9% (in sterling), its strongest annual performance since 2009. Emerging markets outperformed, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index advancing 4.8% (in US dollars) and delivering full-year gains above 30%, buoyed by a weaker dollar and improving sentiment across Asia and Latin America.
Bond markets strengthened as central banks shifted to rate cuts and investors priced in looser policy. UK government bonds led gains, with the 10-year yield edging lower. US Treasuries gained, taking their return for the year to 6.2% (in US dollars). European government bonds also rose, with the exception of German bunds. Corporate bonds also posted positive returns.
Commodities delivered contrasting moves. Precious metals soared, with gold and silver posting their strongest annual gains since 1979 as investors sought safe havens amid falling real yields. Oil prices continued to weaken, marking a third consecutive annual decline. The US dollar logged its worst year since 2017, sliding broadly against major peers, while the euro and sterling strengthened on policy easing and improved risk appetite.
Despite macro headwinds, sentiment ended the year constructive, anchored by expectations of continued policy support and a gradual normalisation of inflation.
Fund Aims
Objective: The fund aims to produce growth over the medium to long term (5 to 10 years or more) using a cautious approach to investing while smoothing some of the ups and downs of short-term investment performance. The fund spreads investment risk by investing in a range of different asset types, which currently includes UK and international equities, property, fixed interest securities, index-linked securities, cash and other specialist investments. The cautious approach to investment means the fund aims to invest 50-75% in fixed interest securities, index-linked securities and cash, although we may occasionally move outside this range to meet the fund objectives.
Fund Manager
The M&G Life Investment Office (LIO) is our team of in-house investment strategists and ‘manager of managers’ for Pru in the UK. They are independent of the various underlying asset management businesses within M&G plc and carry out various stages of the investment process including setting the strategic asset allocation, manager selection and oversight and portfolio management. The team includes investment professionals with expertise in capital market research, investment strategy design, liability management, derivatives and portfolio management.
Fund Overview
| Bid (22/01/2026) | 230.63 |
| Offer | n/a |
| Fund size | - |
| Launch date | 13/07/2009 |
Fund Charges
| Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.68% |
| Further Costs | 0.00% |
| Yearly Total | 1.68% |
Asset Allocation
| Asia Fixed Interest |
|
10.10% |
| US Investment Grade |
|
9.50% |
| UK Investment Grade |
|
9.10% |
| UK Equities |
|
6.40% |
| UK Real Estate |
|
6.00% |
| Private High Yield |
|
5.20% |
| Emerging Market Debt |
|
4.20% |
| North American Equities |
|
3.80% |
| Europe Investment Grade |
|
3.80% |
| Private Equity |
|
3.70% |
| UK High Yield |
|
3.00% |
| European Equities |
|
2.90% |
| Infrastructure |
|
2.90% |
| Tactical Investment Opportunities |
|
2.80% |
| US Treasury |
|
2.60% |
| Asia ex. Japan Equities |
|
2.50% |
| Lower Risk Private Credit |
|
2.20% |
| Cash & Equivalents |
|
1.90% |
| Asia Real Estate |
|
1.80% |
| Convertibles |
|
1.70% |
| China Equities |
|
1.60% |
| Japanese Equities |
|
1.50% |
| Africa Fixed Interest |
|
1.40% |
| Europe ex UK Real Estate |
|
1.30% |
| Europe High Yield |
|
1.30% |
| Middle East and Africa Equities |
|
1.20% |
| North America Real Estate |
|
1.20% |
| Commodities |
|
1.10% |
| Global Emerging Markets Equities |
|
1.00% |
| India Equities |
|
0.80% |
| Other Factors |
|
0.80% |
| US High Yield |
|
0.70% |
Important Information
Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.
We can't predict the future. Past Performance isn't a guide to future performance. For the range of PruFund funds, what you receive will depend on the value of the underlying investments, the smoothing process, our charges, and when you take your money out.
The capital guarantee, if applicable, is applied at the end of the guarantee term specified in your personal illustration document. The guarantees we provide are backed by the Prudential Assurance Company Limited (PAC) With-Profits Fund. We do not use a third party to back our guarantees. Some guarantees are currently closed to new investments.
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. For PruFund, as further costs are factored into the setting of Expected Growth Rates, they are not shown separately here. 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 client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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
| Asia Fixed Interest |
|
10.10% |
| US Investment Grade |
|
9.50% |
| UK Investment Grade |
|
9.10% |
| UK Equities |
|
6.40% |
| UK Real Estate |
|
6.00% |
| Private High Yield |
|
5.20% |
| Emerging Market Debt |
|
4.20% |
| North American Equities |
|
3.80% |
| Europe Investment Grade |
|
3.80% |
| Private Equity |
|
3.70% |
| UK High Yield |
|
3.00% |
| European Equities |
|
2.90% |
| Infrastructure |
|
2.90% |
| Tactical Investment Opportunities |
|
2.80% |
| US Treasury |
|
2.60% |
| Asia ex. Japan Equities |
|
2.50% |
| Lower Risk Private Credit |
|
2.20% |
| Cash & Equivalents |
|
1.90% |
| Asia Real Estate |
|
1.80% |
| Convertibles |
|
1.70% |
| China Equities |
|
1.60% |
| Japanese Equities |
|
1.50% |
| Africa Fixed Interest |
|
1.40% |
| Europe ex UK Real Estate |
|
1.30% |
| Europe High Yield |
|
1.30% |
| Middle East and Africa Equities |
|
1.20% |
| North America Real Estate |
|
1.20% |
| Commodities |
|
1.10% |
| Global Emerging Markets Equities |
|
1.00% |
| India Equities |
|
0.80% |
| Other Factors |
|
0.80% |
| US High Yield |
|
0.70% |
Important Information
Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.
We can't predict the future. Past Performance isn't a guide to future performance. For the range of PruFund funds, what you receive will depend on the value of the underlying investments, the smoothing process, our charges, and when you take your money out.
The capital guarantee, if applicable, is applied at the end of the guarantee term specified in your personal illustration document. The guarantees we provide are backed by the Prudential Assurance Company Limited (PAC) With-Profits Fund. We do not use a third party to back our guarantees. Some guarantees are currently closed to new investments.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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 | B534FR5 |
| Mex Code | PUPPPT |
| Isin Code | GB00B534FR56 |
| Citi Code | FPA8 |
Fund Charges
| Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.68% |
| Further Costs | 0.00% |
| Yearly Total | 1.68% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | Objective: The fund aims to produce growth over the medium to long term (5 to 10 years or more) using a cautious approach to investing while smoothing some of the ups and downs of short-term investment performance. The fund spreads investment risk by investing in a range of different asset types, which currently includes UK and international equities, property, fixed interest securities, index-linked securities, cash and other specialist investments. The cautious approach to investment means the fund aims to invest 50-75% in fixed interest securities, index-linked securities and cash, although we may occasionally move outside this range to meet the fund objectives. |
| Benchmark | Not benchmarked |
| ABI Sector | Unclassified |
Important Information
Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.
We can't predict the future. Past Performance isn't a guide to future performance. For the range of PruFund funds, what you receive will depend on the value of the underlying investments, the smoothing process, our charges, and when you take your money out.
The capital guarantee, if applicable, is applied at the end of the guarantee term specified in your personal illustration document. The guarantees we provide are backed by the Prudential Assurance Company Limited (PAC) With-Profits Fund. We do not use a third party to back our guarantees. Some guarantees are currently closed to new investments.
Charges and further costs may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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.
Risk Analysis
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Alpha | 5.66 |
| Beta | -0.02 |
| Sharpe | 20.80 |
| Standard Deviation | 0.10 |
| Info Ratio | 0.44 |
Important Information
Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.
We can't predict the future. Past Performance isn't a guide to future performance. For the range of PruFund funds, what you receive will depend on the value of the underlying investments, the smoothing process, our charges, and when you take your money out.
The capital guarantee, if applicable, is applied at the end of the guarantee term specified in your personal illustration document. The guarantees we provide are backed by the Prudential Assurance Company Limited (PAC) With-Profits Fund. We do not use a third party to back our guarantees. Some guarantees are currently closed to new investments.
The risk factor definitions are provided by Broadridge. These definitions may differ from those of Prudential or any underlying fund manager. The data itself is provided by Prudential or the underlying fund manager.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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
Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.
We can't predict the future. Past Performance isn't a guide to future performance. For the range of PruFund funds, what you receive will depend on the value of the underlying investments, the smoothing process, our charges, and when you take your money out.
The capital guarantee, if applicable, is applied at the end of the guarantee term specified in your personal illustration document. The guarantees we provide are backed by the Prudential Assurance Company Limited (PAC) With-Profits Fund. We do not use a third party to back our guarantees. Some guarantees are currently closed to new investments.
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. For PruFund, as further costs are factored into the setting of Expected Growth Rates, they are not shown separately here. 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 client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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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