Prudential M&G UK Sustain Paris Aligned S4

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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 1.5% 10.2% -2.2% 0.0% -2.2%
Sector 1.0% 3.8% 5.5% 3.3% -0.3%
Rank 182/416 68/419 365/420 320/421 351/422
Quartile 2 1 4 4 4

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
29/02/24
5 Years to
29/02/24
10 Years to
29/02/24
Fund -1.5% 1.3% 2.3%
Sector 2.8% 2.6% 3.0%
Rank 355/420 332/416 318/403
Quartile 4 4 4

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
ASTRAZENECA 8.10
HSBC HOLDINGS 6.74
UNILEVER 5.88
DIAGEO 4.36
GSK 4.25
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP 4.02
RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP 3.83
EXPERIAN 3.68
BURFORD CAPITAL LIMITED 2.75
INTERTEK GROUP 2.69
Total 46.30

Fund Aims

Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G UK Sustain Paris Aligned Fund - the underlying fund.

Underlying Fund Objective: The fund has two aims:

  • To provide a higher total return (capital growth plus income), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than the FTSE All-Share Index over any five year period; and
  • To invest in companies that contribute towards the Paris Agreement climate change goal.

At least 80% of the fund is invested directly in equities and equity related securities of companies, across any sector and of any size, that are incorporated, domiciled or do most of their business, in the UK. The fund is concentrated and usually holds shares in fewer than 50 companies. The fund invests in securities that meet the ESG Criteria and Sustainability Criteria. The following types of exclusions apply to the fund's direct investments:

  • Norms-based exclusions: investments that are assessed to be in breach of commonly accepted standards of behaviour related to human rights, labour rights, environment and anti-corruption.
  • Sector-based and/or values-based exclusions: investments and/or sectors exposed to business activities that are assessed to be damaging to human health, societal wellbeing, the environment, or otherwise assessed to be misaligned with the fund's sector-based and/or values based criteria.
  • Other exclusions: investments assessed to be otherwise in conflict with the ESG Criteria and Sustainability Criteria.

Fund Manager

Rory Alexander manager of the underlying fund for 4 years and 10 months

Photo of Rory Alexander Rory Alexander was appointed deputy fund manager of the M&G Smaller Companies Fund in April 2019. In May 2019, he became fund manager of the M&G UK Select Fund, having been the fund’s co-deputy fund manager since January 2016. Rory is also fund manager of the Prudential Pooled Pensions UK Equity Growth Fund. He joined M&G’s Equity Research team in 2008 as an analyst covering global transport. Over time, he added support services, media and consumer staples to his sector responsibilities, until June 2015 when he became an embedded research analyst with the UK Equities team. Prior to joining M&G, Rory worked for St James's Place Partnership. He graduated from Bath University in 2008 with a BSc (Hons) in economics.

Fund Overview

Bid (27/03/2024) 188.80
Offer (27/03/2024) 198.70
Fund size (29/02/2024) £5.00m
Underlying Fund size £439.41m
Number of holdings 101
Launch date 19/06/2006

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.50%
Further Costs 0.01%
Yearly Total 1.51%

Asset Allocation

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  UK Equities 89.70%
  International Equities 5.17%
  Property 2.43%
  Money Market 1.76%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.59%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.07%
  International Bonds 0.04%
  Other Assets 0.24%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/01/24

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 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.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  UK Equities 89.70%
  International Equities 5.17%
  Property 2.43%
  Money Market 1.76%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.59%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.07%
  International Bonds 0.04%
  Other Assets 0.24%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Financials 22.70% - - -
 
Financial Services - 11.44% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 6.85% -
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 6.85%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 4.59% -
 
Financial Data & Systems - - - 4.02%
 
Mortgage Finance - - - 0.57%
 
Banks - 8.54% - -
 
Banks - - 8.54% -
 
Banks - - - 8.54%
 
Insurance - 2.73% - -
 
Life Insurance - - 1.74% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 1.74%
 
Non-life Insurance - - 0.99% -
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 0.99%
 
Industrials 20.66% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 19.08% - -
 
Industrial Support Services - - 7.81% -
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 6.37%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 1.44%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 4.35% -
 
Machinery: Industrial - - - 2.32%
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 2.04%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 2.70% -
 
Electrical Components - - - 1.41%
 
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter - - - 1.29%
 
Industrial Transportation - - 2.33% -
 
Marine Transportation - - - 2.33%
 
General Industrials - - 1.89% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 1.89%
 
Construction & Materials - 1.59% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 1.59% -
 
Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing - - - 1.59%
 
Consumer Staples 18.05% - - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 9.72% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 9.72% -
 
Personal Products - - - 5.88%
 
Nondurable Household Products - - - 3.83%
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 8.34% - -
 
Beverages - - 5.98% -
 
Distillers & Vintners - - - 4.36%
 
Soft Drinks - - - 1.62%
 
Food Producers - - 2.36% -
 
Food Products - - - 2.36%
 
Health Care 16.13% - - -
 
Health Care - 16.13% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 14.20% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 12.84%
 
Biotechnology - - - 1.36%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 1.93% -
 
Medical Equipment - - - 1.93%
 
Consumer Discretionary 6.70% - - -
 
Consumer Products & Services - 2.51% - -
 
Leisure Goods - - 2.05% -
 
Toys - - - 2.05%
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 0.46% -
 
Home Construction - - - 0.46%
 
Retail - 2.13% - -
 
Retailers - - 2.13% -
 
Home Improvement Retailers - - - 1.66%
 
Apparel Retailers - - - 0.46%
 
Travel & Leisure - 2.06% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 2.06% -
 
Recreational Services - - - 2.06%
 
Technology 6.18% - - -
 
Technology - 6.18% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 4.89% -
 
Software - - - 2.77%
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 2.12%
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 1.29% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 1.29%
 
Real Estate 2.88% - - -
 
Real Estate - 2.88% - -
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 2.43% -
 
Industrial REITs - - - 2.43%
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.45% -
 
Real Estate Services - - - 0.45%
 
Energy 2.59% - - -
 
Energy - 2.59% - -
 
Renewable Energy - - 1.59% -
 
Alternative Fuels - - - 1.44%
 
Renewable Energy Equipment - - - 0.15%
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 1.00% -
 
Oil Equipment & Services - - - 1.00%
 
Cash and Equivalents 2.35% - - -
 
Basic Materials 1.39% - - -
 
Chemicals - 1.39% - -
 
Chemicals - - 1.39% -
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 1.39%
 
Non-Classified 0.24% - - -
 
Bonds 0.11% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  UK 89.77%
  Property 2.43%
  Cash and Equivalents 2.35%
  Developed Asia 2.23%
  North America 1.93%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 1.04%
  Non-Classified 0.24%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 99.30%
  Cash 0.59%
  Pound Sterling 0.11%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
UK 89.77% -
 
United Kingdom - 89.77%
 
Property 2.43% -
 
Cash and Equivalents 2.35% -
 
Developed Asia 2.23% -
 
Hong Kong - 2.23%
 
North America 1.93% -
 
United States - 1.93%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 1.04% -
 
France - 1.03%
 
Netherlands - 0.01%
 
Non-Classified 0.24% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
44.53%
Large
 
 
9.70%
Medium
 
 
26.24%
Small
 
 
10.93%
Micro
 
 
1.29%
Non-Classified
 
 
4.85%
Bonds
 
 
0.11%
Cash
 
 
2.35%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 ASTRAZENECA 8.10% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology United Kingdom
2 HSBC HOLDINGS 6.74% Banks United Kingdom
3 UNILEVER 5.88% Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores United Kingdom
4 DIAGEO 4.36% Beverages United Kingdom
5 GSK 4.25% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology United Kingdom
6 LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP 4.02% Finance & Credit Services United Kingdom
7 RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP 3.83% Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores United Kingdom
8 EXPERIAN 3.68% Industrial Support Services United Kingdom
9 BURFORD CAPITAL LIMITED 2.75% Investment Banking & Brokerage Services United Kingdom
10 INTERTEK GROUP 2.69% Industrial Support Services United Kingdom

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology 6.18% - - - - - - - 6.18%
Financials 20.96% 1.74% - - - - - - 22.70%
Real Estate 0.45% - - - - 2.43% - - 2.88%
Consumer Discretionary 6.70% - - - - - - - 6.70%
Consumer Staples 18.05% - - - - - - - 18.05%
Energy 1.59% 1.00% - - - - - - 2.59%
Health Care 13.71% 2.42% - - - - - - 16.13%
Industrials 20.66% - - - - - - - 20.66%
Basic Materials 1.39% - - - - - - - 1.39%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 0.59% 0.59%
Bonds - - 0.07% 0.04% - - - - 0.11%
Non-Classified - - - - - - 0.24% 1.76% 2.00%

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 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 B10SR87
Mex Code VNPRUG
Isin Code GB00B10SR870
Citi Code EP74

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.50%
Further Costs 0.01%
Yearly Total 1.51%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G UK Sustain Paris Aligned Fund - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The fund has two aims: - To provide a higher total return (capital growth plus income), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than the FTSE All-Share Index over any five year period; and - To invest in companies that contribute towards the Paris Agreement climate change goal. At least 80% of the fund is invested directly in equities and equity related securities of companies, across any sector and of any size, that are incorporated, domiciled or do most of their business, in the UK. The fund is concentrated and usually holds shares in fewer than 50 companies. The fund invests in securities that meet the ESG Criteria and Sustainability Criteria. The following types of exclusions apply to the fund's direct investments: - Norms-based exclusions: investments that are assessed to be in breach of commonly accepted standards of behaviour related to human rights, labour rights, environment and anti-corruption. - Sector-based and/or values-based exclusions: investments and/or sectors exposed to business activities that are assessed to be damaging to human health, societal wellbeing, the environment, or otherwise assessed to be misaligned with the fund's sector-based and/or values based criteria. - Other exclusions: investments assessed to be otherwise in conflict with the ESG Criteria and Sustainability Criteria.
Benchmark FTSE All-Share Index
Sector ABI UK All Companies

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 1

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 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 -4.74
Beta 1.07
Sharpe -0.01
Standard Deviation 12.05
Info Ratio -1.13

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital Yes
Emerging Markets No
Concentrated Portfolio No
Smaller Companies No
High Yield Bonds No
Sector Specific No
Geared Investments No
Value of Investments Yes
Investments Long Term Yes
Property No
Exchange Rate No
Higher Risk No
Performance Charges No
Derivative Exposure No
Offshore No
Income Eroding Capital Growth Yes
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).

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.

Income Eroding Capital Growth

The fund focuses on providing an income, which can reduce the prospects for capital growth, and in some cases the capital value may fall.

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.

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 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

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 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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