Prudential Royal London Sustainable Leaders S4
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/08/20 to 31/08/21 |
31/08/21 to 31/08/22 |
31/08/22 to 31/08/23 |
31/08/23 to 31/08/24 |
31/08/24 to 31/08/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 18.2% | -8.4% | 4.5% | 12.6% | 4.5% |
| Sector | 26.5% | -8.5% | 3.3% | 13.8% | 6.8% |
| Rank | 386/403 | 235/403 | 171/405 | 277/405 | 292/405 |
| Quartile | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/08/25 |
5 Years to 31/08/25 |
10 Years to 31/08/25 |
||
| Fund | 7.1% | 5.9% | 7.0% | |
| Sector | 7.9% | 7.8% | 4.7% | |
| Rank | 267/405 | 282/403 | 46/393 | |
| Quartile | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| STANDARD CHARTERED | 6.23 |
| ASTRAZENECA | 5.37 |
| RELX | 5.34 |
| PRUDENTIAL | 5.27 |
| EXPERIAN | 5.21 |
| HSBC HOLDINGS | 5.21 |
| COMPASS GROUP | 4.75 |
| LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP | 4.50 |
| LLOYDS BANKING GROUP | 4.27 |
| TESCO | 4.16 |
| Total | 50.31 |
Fund Aims
Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the Royal London Sustainable Leaders Trust - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The Scheme’s financial objective is to achieve capital growth over the medium term, which should be considered as a period of 3-5 years and to outperform the FTSE All-Share Index (the "Index") over a rolling 5-year periods. There is however no certainty or promise that the Scheme will achieve this performance target. The Scheme’s sustainability objective is to invest in companies that make a positive contribution to one or more of the “Sustainability Themes” (listed below), through their products or services as determined by the Investment Adviser using its Sustainability Standard (as defined in the Investment Strategy).
• Clean – to support the low carbon economy, the reduction of carbon emissions and/or the prevention or remediation of negative environmental impacts such as pollution and biodiversity loss. • Healthy – to support the protection and improvement of people's mental and physical health and wellbeing. • Safe – to support the prevention of physical and mental harm and injury in homes and workplaces and/or keeping data and information safe and secure. • Inclusive – to support people to participate in economic and social life by providing products and services which are affordable, accessible and of a quality that supports equitable treatment of customers and/ or people in society.
At least 80% of the fund is invested in UK companies which are listed on the London Stock Exchange. The remainder of the fund's assets may be invested in overseas stock markets to access areas that would otherwise be unavailable. Overall, at least 70% of the fund is invested in Sustainable Companies. Up to 30% may be held in Non-Sustainable Companies.
The fund is actively managed and may invest in a range of other assets, including derivatives, for diversification, liquidity or efficient portfolio management (“EPM”) purposes: • Up to 10% in other investment funds, known as collective investment schemes, including funds managed by Royal London Unit Trust Managers Limited or another Royal London Group company. • Typically between 0% and 5% of assets is invested in cash, although there is no restriction on cash levels exceeding 5%.
The Scheme will typically have 40-60 holdings; each individual position will usually account for 2- 4% of assets, but some may be larger than this however, no single holding will be greater than 10% of total assets.
Fund Manager
Since joining RLAM in 2014, Sebastien has worked on the European funds initially as an Equity Analyst and as Assistant Fund Manager since April 2017. Before joining RLAM, he worked in Paris as an Equity analyst at Sycomore Asset Management and prior to that was an Equity Analyst at Comgest. Sebastien holds a Bachelor in Economics from the University of Savoy, a Master in Management from the Toulouse Business School in France and is a CFA Charterholder.
George joined Royal London Asset Management in February 2020 as a fund manager on the Sustainable Investment team and is co-managing the Global Sustainable Equity Fund alongside Mike. Prior to this, George worked as an investment manager on the Global Sustainable Equity Team at Janus Henderson having joined Janus Henderson in 2010 as a graduate. George is a CFA Charterholder and has a BSc Economics and Finance from the University of Southampton.
Mike is Head of Equities, Fund Manager of the Sustainable Leaders Trust and also the recently launched Sustainable World Trust. He has fulfilled his current role since 2008 and has managed the Sustainable Leaders since November 2003. The Sustainable Leaders Trust holds an OBSR A rating and Morningstar Bronze rating and was the first ethical fund to top the UK All Companies sector for the 12 months ending 31/01/2007. Prior to this, Mike worked as deputy fund manager on the Co-operative Insurance Society employee pension fund for 2 years and an investment analyst for 2 years covering the utility, support services and media sectors. Mike originally trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young in Manchester.
Fund Overview
| Bid (04/09/2025) | 303.90 |
| Offer (04/09/2025) | 319.90 |
| Fund size (31/07/2025) | £29.96m |
| Underlying Fund size | £2806.92m |
| Number of holdings | 40 |
| Launch date | 25/01/2010 |
Fund Charges
| Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.70% |
| Further Costs | 0.02% |
| Yearly Total | 1.72% |
Asset Allocation
| UK Equities | 87.12% | |
| International Equities | 11.17% | |
| Property | 1.41% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.38% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | -0.09% |
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.
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.
Asset Allocation
| UK Equities | 87.12% | |
| International Equities | 11.17% | |
| Property | 1.41% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.38% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | -0.09% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financials | 29.40% | - | - | - | |
| Banks | - | 18.54% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 18.54% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 18.54% | |
| Insurance | - | 6.35% | - | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | 6.35% | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | - | 6.35% | |
| Financial Services | - | 4.50% | - | - | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 4.50% | - | |
| Financial Data & Systems | - | - | - | 4.50% | |
| Industrials | 22.76% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 22.76% | - | - | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 14.21% | - | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 8.44% | |
| Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | 4.63% | |
| Transaction Processing Services | - | - | - | 1.15% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 3.81% | - | |
| Electrical Components | - | - | - | 3.58% | |
| Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters | - | - | - | 0.23% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 2.64% | - | |
| Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing | - | - | - | 2.64% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 1.06% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 1.06% | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 1.03% | - | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 1.03% | |
| Health Care | 12.53% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 12.53% | - | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 9.92% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 9.92% | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 2.61% | - | |
| Medical Supplies | - | - | - | 2.61% | |
| Technology | 12.37% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 12.37% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 10.92% | - | |
| Software | - | - | - | 5.58% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 5.34% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 1.45% | - | |
| Semiconductors | - | - | - | 1.45% | |
| Consumer Staples | 8.41% | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 8.41% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 8.41% | - | |
| Food Retailers & Wholesalers | - | - | - | 5.50% | |
| Personal Products | - | - | - | 2.91% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 7.75% | - | - | - | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 6.56% | - | - | |
| Consumer Services | - | - | 6.07% | - | |
| Vending & Catering Service | - | - | - | 4.75% | |
| Consumer Services: Misc. | - | - | - | 1.32% | |
| Personal Goods | - | - | 0.49% | - | |
| Footwear | - | - | - | 0.49% | |
| Retail | - | 1.10% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 1.10% | - | |
| Diversified Retailers | - | - | - | 1.10% | |
| Media | - | 0.09% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 0.09% | - | |
| Publishing | - | - | - | 0.09% | |
| Utilities | 3.78% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | - | 3.78% | - | - | |
| Electricity | - | - | 3.68% | - | |
| Conventional Electricity | - | - | - | 3.68% | |
| Gas, Water & Multi-utilities | - | - | 0.10% | - | |
| Water | - | - | - | 0.10% | |
| Real Estate | 1.41% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 1.41% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | - | - | 1.41% | - | |
| Residential REITs | - | - | - | 0.78% | |
| Industrial REITs | - | - | - | 0.63% | |
| Basic Materials | 1.30% | - | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | 1.00% | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | - | 1.00% | - | |
| Chemicals: Diversified | - | - | - | 1.00% | |
| Basic Resources | - | 0.30% | - | - | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 0.30% | - | |
| Metal Fabricating | - | - | - | 0.30% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.38% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | -0.09% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | -0.09% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | -0.09% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | -0.09% | |
Regional Allocation
| UK | 87.12% | |
| North America | 7.59% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 3.58% | |
| Property | 1.41% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.38% | |
| Non-Classified | -0.09% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 87.12% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 87.12% | |
| North America | 7.59% | - | |
United States
|
- | 7.59% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 3.58% | - | |
France
|
- | 3.58% | |
| Property | 1.41% | - | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.38% | - | |
| Non-Classified | -0.09% | - | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
63.09% |
| Large |
|
22.40% |
| Medium |
|
8.64% |
| Small |
|
0.49% |
| Non-Classified |
|
5.00% |
| Cash |
|
0.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STANDARD CHARTERED | 6.23% | Banks | United Kingdom |
| 2 | ASTRAZENECA | 5.37% | Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | United Kingdom |
| 3 | RELX | 5.34% | Software & Computer Services | United Kingdom |
| 4 | PRUDENTIAL | 5.27% | Life Insurance | United Kingdom |
| 5 | EXPERIAN | 5.21% | Industrial Support Services | United Kingdom |
| 6 | HSBC HOLDINGS | 5.21% | Banks | United Kingdom |
| 7 | COMPASS GROUP | 4.75% | Consumer Services | United Kingdom |
| 8 | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP | 4.50% | Finance & Credit Services | United Kingdom |
| 9 | LLOYDS BANKING GROUP | 4.27% | Banks | United Kingdom |
| 10 | TESCO | 4.16% | Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | United Kingdom |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 9.36% | 3.00% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12.37% |
| Financials | 29.40% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 29.40% |
| Real Estate | - | - | - | - | - | 1.41% | - | - | 1.41% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.32% | 2.42% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7.75% |
| Consumer Staples | 8.41% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.41% |
| Utilities | 3.78% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.78% |
| Health Care | 12.53% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12.53% |
| Industrials | 17.02% | 5.74% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 22.76% |
| Basic Materials | 1.30% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.30% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.09% | - | -0.09% |
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.
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 | B5BPFK3 |
| Mex Code | PUCISS |
| Isin Code | GB00B5BPFK36 |
| Citi Code | I3A1 |
Fund Charges
| Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.70% |
| Further Costs | 0.02% |
| Yearly Total | 1.72% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the Royal London Sustainable Leaders Trust - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The Scheme’s financial objective is to achieve capital growth over the medium term, which should be considered as a period of 3-5 years and to outperform the FTSE All-Share Index (the "Index") over a rolling 5-year periods. There is however no certainty or promise that the Scheme will achieve this performance target. The Scheme’s sustainability objective is to invest in companies that make a positive contribution to one or more of the “Sustainability Themes” (listed below), through their products or services as determined by the Investment Adviser using its Sustainability Standard (as defined in the Investment Strategy). • Clean – to support the low carbon economy, the reduction of carbon emissions and/or the prevention or remediation of negative environmental impacts such as pollution and biodiversity loss. • Healthy – to support the protection and improvement of people's mental and physical health and wellbeing. • Safe – to support the prevention of physical and mental harm and injury in homes and workplaces and/or keeping data and information safe and secure. • Inclusive – to support people to participate in economic and social life by providing products and services which are affordable, accessible and of a quality that supports equitable treatment of customers and/ or people in society. At least 80% of the fund is invested in UK companies which are listed on the London Stock Exchange. The remainder of the fund's assets may be invested in overseas stock markets to access areas that would otherwise be unavailable. Overall, at least 70% of the fund is invested in Sustainable Companies. Up to 30% may be held in Non-Sustainable Companies. The fund is actively managed and may invest in a range of other assets, including derivatives, for diversification, liquidity or efficient portfolio management (“EPM”) purposes: • Up to 10% in other investment funds, known as collective investment schemes, including funds managed by Royal London Unit Trust Managers Limited or another Royal London Group company. • Typically between 0% and 5% of assets is invested in cash, although there is no restriction on cash levels exceeding 5%. The Scheme will typically have 40-60 holdings; each individual position will usually account for 2- 4% of assets, but some may be larger than this however, no single holding will be greater than 10% of total assets. |
| Benchmark | FTSE All Share (Total Return) |
| ABI Sector | UK All Companies |
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.
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 | -0.11 |
| Beta | 0.90 |
| Sharpe | 0.38 |
| Standard Deviation | 9.48 |
| Info Ratio | -0.24 |
Risk Factors
| Risk Factor | Yes / No |
|---|---|
| Charges to Capital | No |
| Emerging Markets | No |
| Concentrated Portfolio | Yes |
| Smaller Companies | Yes |
| High Yield Bonds | No |
| 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 | No |
| Offshore | No |
| Income Eroding Capital Growth | No |
| Umbrella Liabilities | No |
| New Fund | No |
| Solvency of Depository | No |
| Solvency of Bond Issuers | No |
| Ethical Restrictions | Yes |
| Liquidity | No |
| Returns Are Not Guaranteed | Yes |
| Inflation | Yes |
| Taxation and Tax Relief | Yes |
Fund Specific Risks
Concentrated Portfolio
The fund may invest in a relatively smaller number of stocks. This stock concentration may carry more risk than funds spread across a larger number of companies.
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.
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.
Ethical Restrictions
The fund is unable to invest in certain sectors and companies due to the ethical criteria used to select investments for the fund.
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
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.
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
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.
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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