Prudential M&G Global Themes S4

Essentials Portfolio Analysis Background Data Investment Risk Performance View PDF Factsheet
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 11.2% 16.2% 9.4% 3.9% 2.3%
Sector 5.5% 15.7% 6.9% 3.1% 10.6%
Rank 44/334 141/335 123/337 127/337 314/341
Quartile 1 2 2 2 4

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
29/02/24
5 Years to
29/02/24
10 Years to
29/02/24
Fund 5.2% 8.5% 8.3%
Sector 6.8% 8.2% 8.1%
Rank 260/336 179/333 162/311
Quartile 4 3 3

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
MICROSOFT CORPORATION 3.99
ALPHABET INC 3.74
PRAIRIESKY ROYALTY 3.45
FRANCO NEVADA CORP 3.03
BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 2.99
INTEL CORPORATION 2.75
TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED 2.58
Segro Segro Ord GBP0.1 2.56
Crown Castle International Corporation Crown Castle USD0.01 2.48
BYD CO. 2.43
Total 30.01

Fund Aims

Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G Global Themes Fund - the underlying fund.

Underlying Fund Objective-The Fund aims to provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than that of the MSCI ACWI Index over any five-year period.

Fund Manager

Alex Araujo manager of the underlying fund for 5 years and 2 months

Photo of Alex Araujo Alex Araujo has been the manager of the M&G Global Listed Infrastructure Fund since it launched in October 2017, and was appointed manager of the M&G Global Themes Fund in January 2019. Alex initially joined M&G’s income team in July 2015 and became co-deputy manager of the M&G Global Dividend Fund in April 2016. Alex has 25 years of experience in financial markets, having previously worked at UBS and BMO Financial Group. He graduated from the University of Toronto with an MA in economics and is a CFA charterholder.

Fund Overview

Bid (28/03/2024) 296.20
Offer (28/03/2024) 311.80
Fund size (29/02/2024) £22.74m
Underlying Fund size $2916.80m
Number of holdings 121
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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  International Equities 92.82%
  Property 4.09%
  UK Equities 1.03%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.49%
  Money Market 0.47%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.02%
  International Bonds 0.01%
  Other Assets 1.07%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/01/24

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.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 92.82%
  Property 4.09%
  UK Equities 1.03%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.49%
  Money Market 0.47%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.02%
  International Bonds 0.01%
  Other Assets 1.07%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Technology 17.99% - - -
 
Technology - 17.99% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 11.30% -
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 6.33%
 
Software - - - 4.98%
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 6.68% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 6.68%
 
Consumer Discretionary 11.90% - - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - 6.06% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 6.06% -
 
Automobiles - - - 3.96%
 
Auto Parts - - - 2.09%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 5.84% - -
 
Leisure Goods - - 2.95% -
 
Recreational Products - - - 1.95%
 
Consumer Electronics - - - 0.99%
 
Personal Goods - - 2.90% -
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 1.88%
 
Cosmetics - - - 1.01%
 
Real Estate 11.00% - - -
 
Real Estate - 11.00% - -
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 11.00% -
 
Infrastructure REITs - - - 3.42%
 
Industrial REITs - - - 2.56%
 
Office REITs - - - 1.96%
 
Other Specialty REITs - - - 1.54%
 
Timber REITs - - - 1.52%
 
Energy 10.44% - - -
 
Energy - 10.44% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 9.49% -
 
Pipelines - - - 4.61%
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 3.45%
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 1.43%
 
Renewable Energy - - 0.95% -
 
Renewable Energy Equipment - - - 0.95%
 
Financials 10.26% - - -
 
Insurance - 4.86% - -
 
Life Insurance - - 3.38% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 3.38%
 
Non-life Insurance - - 1.47% -
 
Reinsurance - - - 1.47%
 
Financial Services - 2.99% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 2.99% -
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 2.99%
 
Banks - 2.41% - -
 
Banks - - 2.41% -
 
Banks - - - 2.41%
 
Health Care 9.07% - - -
 
Health Care - 9.07% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 5.00% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 5.00%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 3.03% -
 
Medical Supplies - - - 2.03%
 
Medical Services - - - 1.00%
 
Health Care Providers - - 1.04% -
 
Health Care Management Services - - - 1.04%
 
Utilities 8.11% - - -
 
Utilities - 8.11% - -
 
Electricity - - 6.13% -
 
Alternative Electricity - - - 4.59%
 
Conventional Electricity - - - 1.54%
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - 1.04% -
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - - 1.04%
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 0.94% -
 
Water - - - 0.94%
 
Industrials 6.08% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 4.09% - -
 
Industrial Transportation - - 1.55% -
 
Railroads - - - 1.55%
 
General Industrials - - 1.48% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 1.48%
 
Industrial Support Services - - 1.05% -
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 1.05%
 
Construction & Materials - 2.00% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 2.00% -
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 1.00%
 
Construction - - - 1.00%
 
Basic Materials 6.03% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 3.03% - -
 
Precious Metals & Mining - - 3.03% -
 
Gold Mining - - - 3.03%
 
Chemicals - 3.00% - -
 
Chemicals - - 3.00% -
 
Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers - - - 1.98%
 
Chemicals: Diversified - - - 1.02%
 
Telecommunications 5.53% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 5.53% - -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 3.49% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 3.49%
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 2.05% -
 
Cable Television Services - - - 2.05%
 
Consumer Staples 1.53% - - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 1.53% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 1.53% -
 
Drug Retailers - - - 1.53%
 
Non-Classified 1.07% - - -
 
Non-Classified - 1.00% - -
 
Non-Classified - - 1.00% -
 
Non-Classified - - - 1.00%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.96% - - -
 
Bonds 0.03% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  North America 60.61%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 16.02%
  Emerging Asia 6.45%
  Japan 5.46%
  Property 2.56%
  Developed Asia 2.19%
  Emerging Europe 2.06%
  Australia & New Zealand 1.57%
  UK 1.05%
  Other Regions 2.03%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 99.48%
  Cash 0.49%
  Pound Sterling 0.03%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
North America 60.61% -
 
United States - 44.93%
 
Canada - 15.68%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 16.02% -
 
Germany - 4.83%
 
Switzerland - 3.03%
 
France - 2.02%
 
Austria - 1.51%
 
Spain - 1.46%
 
Denmark - 1.08%
 
Netherlands - 1.06%
 
Finland - 1.03%
 
Emerging Asia 6.45% -
 
China - 5.02%
 
South Korea - 1.43%
 
Japan 5.46% -
 
Japan - 5.46%
 
Property 2.56% -
 
Developed Asia 2.19% -
 
Hong Kong - 1.29%
 
Singapore - 0.90%
 
Emerging Europe 2.06% -
 
Romania - 2.06%
 
Australia & New Zealand 1.57% -
 
Australia - 1.57%
 
UK 1.05% -
 
United Kingdom - 1.05%
 
Non-Classified 1.07% -
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.96% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
53.88%
Large
 
 
28.97%
Medium
 
 
4.88%
Non-Classified
 
 
11.28%
Bonds
 
 
0.03%
Cash
 
 
0.96%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 MICROSOFT CORPORATION 3.99% Software & Computer Services United States
2 ALPHABET INC 3.74% Software & Computer Services United States
3 PRAIRIESKY ROYALTY 3.45% Non-Renewable Energy Canada
4 FRANCO NEVADA CORP 3.03% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
5 BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 2.99% Investment Banking & Brokerage Services Canada
6 INTEL CORPORATION 2.75% Technology Hardware & Equipment United States
7 TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED 2.58% Software & Computer Services China
8 Segro Segro Ord GBP0.1 2.56% Real Estate Investment Trusts Direct Property and REITs
9 Crown Castle International Corporation Crown Castle USD0.01 2.48% Real Estate Investment Trusts United States
10 BYD CO. 2.43% Automobiles & Parts China

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology - 17.99% - - - - - - 17.99%
Telecommunications - 5.53% - - - - - - 5.53%
Financials - 10.26% - - - - - - 10.26%
Real Estate - 6.90% - - - 4.09% - - 11.00%
Consumer Discretionary - 11.90% - - - - - - 11.90%
Consumer Staples - 1.53% - - - - - - 1.53%
Energy - 10.44% - - - - - - 10.44%
Utilities - 8.11% - - - - - - 8.11%
Health Care 1.03% 8.04% - - - - - - 9.07%
Industrials - 6.08% - - - - - - 6.08%
Basic Materials - 6.03% - - - - - - 6.03%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 0.49% 0.49%
Bonds - - 0.02% 0.01% - - - - 0.03%
Non-Classified - - - - - - 1.07% 0.47% 1.54%

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 B10SQZ7
Mex Code VNPRGL
Isin Code GB00B10SQZ76
Citi Code EP65

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 Global Themes Fund - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective-The Fund aims to provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than that of the MSCI ACWI Index over any five-year period.
Benchmark MSCI ACWI Index
ABI Sector Global Equities

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 3

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 -1.18
Beta 0.88
Sharpe 0.19
Standard Deviation 8.79
Info Ratio -0.54

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital Yes
Emerging Markets Yes
Concentrated Portfolio No
Smaller Companies Yes
High Yield Bonds No
Sector Specific Yes
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 Yes
Umbrella Liabilities Yes
New Fund No
Solvency of Depository No
Solvency of Bond Issuers No
Ethical Restrictions No
Liquidity Yes
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.

Sector Specific

The fund invests in specific sectors. Funds which invest in specific sectors may carry more risk than those spread across a number of different sectors. They may assume higher risk, as markets/sectors can be more volatile. In particular, gold, technology funds and other focused funds can suffer as the underlying stocks can be more volatile and less liquid.

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.

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.

Liquidity

This fund can suffer from partial or total illiquidity, which may lead to considerable price fluctuations and the inability to redeem your investment.

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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