Aegon AM High Yield Bond Class B Inc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/03/19 to 31/03/20 |
31/03/20 to 31/03/21 |
31/03/21 to 31/03/22 |
31/03/22 to 31/03/23 |
31/03/23 to 31/03/24 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -14.5% | 33.7% | 1.0% | -4.8% | 15.6% |
| Sector | -10.0% | 23.5% | -1.1% | -4.5% | 10.8% |
| Rank | 23/25 | 3/28 | 7/30 | 15/30 | 3/30 |
| Quartile | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/03/24 |
5 Years to 31/03/24 |
10 Years to 31/03/24 |
||
| Fund | 3.6% | 4.9% | 4.0% | |
| Sector | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% | |
| Rank | 4/30 | 1/25 | 2/21 | |
| Quartile | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| CPUK FINANCE LTD 6.5% 28/08/2026 | 2.30 |
| LEVEL 3 FINANCING INC 10.5% 15/05/2030 144A | 2.02 |
| PINNACLE BIDCO PLC 10% 11/10/2028 REGS | 1.80 |
| GTCR W DUT/W-2 MERGER SU 8.5% 15/01/2031 REGS | 1.77 |
| ICELAND BONDCO PLC 10.875% 15/12/2027 REGS | 1.70 |
| KIER GROUP PLC 9% 15/02/2029 | 1.67 |
| VALLOUREC SA 8.5% 30/06/2026 REGS | 1.61 |
| B&M EUROPEAN VALUE RET 8.125% 15/11/2030 | 1.58 |
| APOLLO SWEDISH BIDCO AB FRN 05/07/2029 REGS | 1.53 |
| UNICREDIT SPA VAR 02/04/2034 144A | 1.51 |
| Total | 17.47 |
Fund Aims
The investment objective is to provide a combination of income and capital growth over any 7 year period.
Fund Manager
Mark Benbow is an investment manager in the Fixed Income team. He specialises in high yield bonds and co-manages our global high yield bond funds. Mark who has 11 years’ industry experience, joined us from Scottish Widows Investment Partnership, where he was an analyst on the global equities team. Previous to this he worked at Morgan Stanley as a Financial Analyst. Mark holds a first-class honours degree in Management and Economics and a Masters in Investment and Finance.
Fund Overview
| Mid (22/04/2024) | 88.74p |
| Distribution yield | - |
| Underlying yield | 6.24% |
| Fund size (29/02/2024) | £659.75m |
| Number of holdings | 187 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.61% |
| Launch date | 01/03/2007 |
Asset Allocation
| International Bonds | 76.53% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 19.16% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.46% | |
| UK Equities | 0.43% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.37% | |
| International Equities | 0.05% | |
| Other Assets | 2.99% |
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 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
| International Bonds | 76.53% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 19.16% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.46% | |
| UK Equities | 0.43% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.37% | |
| International Equities | 0.05% | |
| Other Assets | 2.99% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 95.69% | - | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | 3.04% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.46% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 0.46% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 0.46% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 0.46% | |
| Financials | 0.43% | - | - | - | |
| Banks | - | 0.43% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 0.43% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 0.43% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.37% | - | - | - | |
Regional Allocation
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 36.01% | |
| North America | 27.29% | |
| UK | 19.59% | |
| Non-Classified | 9.06% | |
| Emerging Europe | 5.49% | |
| South & Central America | 1.02% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 0.69% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 0.47% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.37% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| US Dollar | 43.08% | |
| Euro | 33.34% | |
| Pound Sterling | 19.27% | |
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 3.94% | |
| Cash | 0.37% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 36.01% | - | |
Italy
|
- | 7.28% | |
Germany
|
- | 6.39% | |
France
|
- | 5.17% | |
Sweden
|
- | 4.57% | |
Luxembourg
|
- | 4.19% | |
Netherlands
|
- | 4.05% | |
Spain
|
- | 2.73% | |
Austria
|
- | 1.21% | |
Switzerland
|
- | 0.43% | |
| North America | 27.29% | - | |
United States
|
- | 26.57% | |
Canada
|
- | 0.73% | |
| UK | 19.59% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 19.59% | |
| Non-Classified | 9.06% | - | |
| Emerging Europe | 5.49% | - | |
Greece
|
- | 2.57% | |
Czech Republic
|
- | 0.89% | |
Turkey
|
- | 0.82% | |
Poland
|
- | 0.61% | |
Romania
|
- | 0.59% | |
| South & Central America | 1.02% | - | |
Mexico
|
- | 0.71% | |
Cayman Islands
|
- | 0.31% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 0.69% | - | |
United Arab Emirates
|
- | 0.69% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 0.47% | - | |
Australia
|
- | 0.47% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.37% | - | |
Fixed Interest Maturity Profile
| < 5Yr Maturity |
|
50.11% |
| 5Yr - 10Yr Maturity |
|
29.11% |
| 10Yr - 15Yr Maturity |
|
3.68% |
| > 15Yr Maturity |
|
12.80% |
| Cash And Equivalents |
|
0.37% |
| Unknown Maturity |
|
2.99% |
| Other Asset Types |
|
0.94% |
Fixed Interest Quality Profile
| A |
|
0.91% |
| BBB |
|
7.83% |
| Sub-Investment Grade |
|
33.69% |
| Unknown Quality |
|
53.27% |
| Cash and Equivalents |
|
0.37% |
| Other Asset Types |
|
3.94% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CPUK FINANCE LTD 6.5% 28/08/2026 | 2.30% | Bonds | Non-Classified |
| 2 | LEVEL 3 FINANCING INC 10.5% 15/05/2030 144A | 2.02% | Bonds | United States |
| 3 | PINNACLE BIDCO PLC 10% 11/10/2028 REGS | 1.80% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 4 | GTCR W DUT/W-2 MERGER SU 8.5% 15/01/2031 REGS | 1.77% | Bonds | United States |
| 5 | ICELAND BONDCO PLC 10.875% 15/12/2027 REGS | 1.70% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 6 | KIER GROUP PLC 9% 15/02/2029 | 1.67% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 7 | VALLOUREC SA 8.5% 30/06/2026 REGS | 1.61% | Bonds | France |
| 8 | B&M EUROPEAN VALUE RET 8.125% 15/11/2030 | 1.58% | Bonds | Luxembourg |
| 9 | APOLLO SWEDISH BIDCO AB FRN 05/07/2029 REGS | 1.53% | Bonds | Sweden |
| 10 | UNICREDIT SPA VAR 02/04/2034 144A | 1.51% | Bonds | Italy |
Important Information
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 | B1N9DY5 |
| Mex Code | SEHYB |
| Isin Code | GB00B1N9DY51 |
| Citi Code | CWS6 |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.61% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | The investment objective is to provide a combination of income and capital growth over any 7 year period. |
| Benchmark | Investment Association Sterling High Yield sector |
| Benchmark Category | Comparator |
| IA Sector | £ High Yield |
Fund Background
| Valuation frequency | Daily |
| Valuation point | 12:00 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Fund currency | Pound Sterling |
| Fund domicile | United Kingdom |
| ISA allowable | Yes |
| SIPP allowable | Yes |
Distribution Details
| Income frequency | Monthly |
| Distribution Type | Interest |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Distribution Dates
| Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
|---|---|
| 01 January | 31 January |
| 01 February | 28 February |
| 01 March | 30 March |
| 01 April | 30 April |
| 01 May | 31 May |
| 01 June | 30 June |
| 01 July | 31 July |
| 01 August | 31 August |
| 01 September | 30 September |
| 01 October | 31 October |
| 01 November | 30 November |
| 01 December | 31 December |
Ratings
| FE Crown |  |
Effect of Deductions
| Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% | Assuming a growth rate of 7.00% |
|---|---|
| - | - |
Fund Administration
| Fund Trustee/Depository | Citibank |
| Fund Administrator | Citibank |
| Fund Registrar | Northern Trust Global Services Limited |
| Fund Custodian | Citibank |
Group Details
| Group name | Aegon Asset Management |
| Group address | 3 Lochside Avenue Edinburgh Park EDINBURGH EH12 9SA |
| Group telephone | 0800 45 44 22 |
| Dealing telephone | 0800 169 5186 |
| info@kamescapital.com | |
| Homepage | www.aegonam.com |
| Fax number | - |
Dealing
| Minimum Investment | £2000000 |
| Minimum Top Up | £1000 |
| Minimum Regular Saving | - |
| Settlement Period: Buy | 3 days |
| Settlement Period: Sell | 3 days |
| Pricing Basis | Forward |
| Dealing Decimals | 4 |
Important Information
Ongoing charges 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 | 2.27 |
| Beta | 1.02 |
| Sharpe | 0.01 |
| Standard Deviation | 7.44 |
| Info Ratio | 1.92 |
Risk Factors
| Risk Factor | Yes / No |
|---|---|
| Charges to Capital | Yes |
| Emerging Markets | Yes |
| Concentrated Portfolio | No |
| Smaller Companies | No |
| High Yield Bonds | Yes |
| Sector Specific | No |
| Geared Investments | No |
| Value of Investments | Yes |
| Investments Long Term | Yes |
| Property | No |
| Exchange Rate | Yes |
| Higher Risk | No |
| Performance Charges | No |
| Derivative Exposure | Yes |
| Offshore | No |
| Income Eroding Capital Growth | No |
| Umbrella Liabilities | No |
| New Fund | No |
| Solvency of Depository | No |
| Solvency of Bond Issuers | Yes |
| 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.
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.
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.
Derivative Exposure
The fund invests in derivatives as part of its investment strategy, over and above their use for Efficient Portfolio Management (EPM). Investors should be aware that the use of these instruments can, under certain circumstances, increase the volatility and risk profile of the Fund beyond that expected of a fund that only invests in equities. The fund may also be exposed to the risk that the company issuing the derivative may not honour their obligations which in turn could lead to losses arising.
Solvency of Bond Issuers
If the fund you choose invests in bonds there is a risk that the issuer may default, resulting in a loss to the portfolio.
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
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
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 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. "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.