Valu-Trac VT Tatton Blended Active Fund Class A Acc

Essentials Portfolio Analysis Background Data Investment Risk Performance View PDF Factsheet
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

31/01/21
to
31/01/22
31/01/22
to
31/01/23
31/01/23
to
31/01/24
31/01/24
to
31/01/25
31/01/25
to
31/01/26
Fund 9.0% 2.0% 6.1% 15.1% 11.3%
Sector 6.0% -2.3% 4.4% 12.7% 9.8%
Rank 59/178 18/184 57/192 40/208 71/214
Quartile 2 1 2 1 2

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/01/26
5 Years to
31/01/26
10 Years to
31/01/26
Fund 10.8% 8.6% n/a
Sector 8.9% 6.0% 7.0%
Rank 40/192 25/178 n/a
Quartile 1 1 n/a

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
NVIDIA CORPORATION 1.77
MICROSOFT CORPORATION 1.60
APPLE 1.41
EURO STOXX 50 Dec25 1.19
AMAZON.COM 1.09
ASTRAZENECA 0.98
HSBC HOLDINGS 0.96
SHELL 0.89
EURO STOXX 50 Dec25 0.82
BROADCOM 0.67
Total 11.37

Fund Aims

The Fund aims to generate a growth based return over the longer term (10+ years).

Fund Manager

Tatton Investment Team manager for 8 years

Photo of Tatton Investment Team TBC

Fund Overview

Mid (11/02/2026) 174.85p
Historic yield 1.18%
Fund size (31/12/2025) £323.98m
Number of holdings 35488
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.51%
Launch date 31/01/2018

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 42.36%
  International Bonds 18.62%
  UK Equities 14.68%
  Commodities 5.39%
  Cash and Equivalents 2.98%
  UK Gilts 1.24%
  Property 0.48%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.48%
  Investment Trusts 0.45%
  Other Assets 13.32%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/12/25
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 42.36%
  International Bonds 18.62%
  UK Equities 14.68%
  Commodities 5.39%
  Cash and Equivalents 2.98%
  UK Gilts 1.24%
  Property 0.48%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.48%
  Investment Trusts 0.45%
  Other Assets 13.32%

Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Bonds 20.34% - - -
 
Non-Classified 14.11% - - -
 
Non-Classified - 12.49% - -
 
Non-Classified - - 12.49% -
 
Non-Classified - - - 12.49%
 
Technology 13.05% - - -
 
Technology - 13.05% - -
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 6.60% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 3.73%
 
Computer Hardware - - - 1.68%
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 0.71%
 
Electronic Components - - - 0.47%
 
Electronic Office Equipment - - - 0.00%
 
Software & Computer Services - - 6.45% -
 
Software - - - 3.04%
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 2.47%
 
Computer Services - - - 0.94%
 
Financials 10.62% - - -
 
Banks - 5.30% - -
 
Banks - - 5.30% -
 
Banks - - - 5.30%
 
Financial Services - 3.28% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 2.43% -
 
Investment Services - - - 1.12%
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 0.89%
 
Diversified Financial Services - - - 0.42%
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - 0.45% -
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - - 0.45%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 0.40% -
 
Financial Data & Systems - - - 0.31%
 
Consumer Lending - - - 0.05%
 
Mortgage Finance - - - 0.03%
 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.00% -
 
Mortgage REITs: Residential - - - 0.00%
 
Mortgage REITs: Diversified - - - 0.00%
 
Mortgage REITs: Commercial - - - 0.00%
 
Insurance - 2.04% - -
 
Non-life Insurance - - 1.32% -
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 0.48%
 
Full Line Insurance - - - 0.45%
 
Insurance Brokers - - - 0.27%
 
Reinsurance - - - 0.11%
 
Life Insurance - - 0.72% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 0.72%
 
Industrials 8.45% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 7.56% - -
 
Industrial Support Services - - 2.17% -
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 1.01%
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 0.72%
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 0.31%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 0.09%
 
Security Services - - - 0.03%
 
Forms & Bulk Printing Services - - - 0.00%
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 1.82% -
 
Aerospace - - - 1.08%
 
Defense - - - 0.74%
 
General Industrials - - 1.20% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 1.05%
 
Containers & Packaging - - - 0.07%
 
Paints & Coatings - - - 0.04%
 
Glass - - - 0.03%
 
Plastics - - - 0.01%
 
Industrial Transportation - - 0.88% -
 
Railroads - - - 0.25%
 
Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing - - - 0.13%
 
Commercial Vehicles & Parts - - - 0.12%
 
Marine Transportation - - - 0.12%
 
Delivery Services - - - 0.12%
 
Transportation Services - - - 0.07%
 
Railroad Equipment - - - 0.04%
 
Trucking - - - 0.02%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 0.79% -
 
Electrical Components - - - 0.35%
 
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters - - - 0.19%
 
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter - - - 0.18%
 
Electronic Equipment: Other - - - 0.05%
 
Electronic Equipment: Pollution Control - - - 0.02%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 0.70% -
 
Machinery: Industrial - - - 0.30%
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 0.19%
 
Machinery: Engines - - - 0.11%
 
Machinery: Specialty - - - 0.04%
 
Machinery: Agricultural - - - 0.04%
 
Machinery: Tools - - - 0.02%
 
Construction & Materials - 0.88% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 0.88% -
 
Construction - - - 0.19%
 
Cement - - - 0.17%
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 0.17%
 
Engineering & Contracting Services - - - 0.14%
 
Building: Climate Control - - - 0.12%
 
Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing - - - 0.09%
 
Consumer Discretionary 7.10% - - -
 
Retail - 2.58% - -
 
Retailers - - 2.58% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 1.83%
 
Apparel Retailers - - - 0.29%
 
Home Improvement Retailers - - - 0.25%
 
Specialty Retailers - - - 0.21%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 1.70% - -
 
Personal Goods - - 0.58% -
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 0.32%
 
Luxury Items - - - 0.11%
 
Cosmetics - - - 0.08%
 
Footwear - - - 0.07%
 
Leisure Goods - - 0.49% -
 
Electronic Entertainment - - - 0.22%
 
Consumer Electronics - - - 0.16%
 
Toys - - - 0.06%
 
Photography - - - 0.03%
 
Recreational Products - - - 0.02%
 
Recreational Vehicles & Boats - - - 0.02%
 
Consumer Services - - 0.38% -
 
Vending & Catering Service - - - 0.22%
 
Consumer Services: Misc. - - - 0.15%
 
Education Services - - - 0.01%
 
Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer - - - 0.01%
 
Funeral Parlors & Cemetery - - - 0.00%
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 0.24% -
 
Home Construction - - - 0.21%
 
Household Furnishings - - - 0.02%
 
Household Appliance - - - 0.01%
 
Household Equipment & Products - - - 0.00%
 
Travel & Leisure - 1.06% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 1.06% -
 
Travel & Tourism - - - 0.28%
 
Airlines - - - 0.27%
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.19%
 
Hotels & Motels - - - 0.15%
 
Casinos & Gambling - - - 0.14%
 
Recreational Services - - - 0.04%
 
Automobiles & Parts - 1.02% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 1.02% -
 
Automobiles - - - 0.85%
 
Auto Parts - - - 0.15%
 
Tires - - - 0.01%
 
Auto Services - - - 0.00%
 
Media - 0.74% - -
 
Media - - 0.74% -
 
Entertainment - - - 0.35%
 
Media Agencies - - - 0.22%
 
Radio & TV Broadcasters - - - 0.10%
 
Publishing - - - 0.07%
 
Health Care 5.95% - - -
 
Health Care - 5.95% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 4.17% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 3.80%
 
Biotechnology - - - 0.37%
 
Cannabis Producers - - - 0.00%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 1.21% -
 
Medical Equipment - - - 0.79%
 
Medical Supplies - - - 0.39%
 
Medical Services - - - 0.04%
 
Health Care Providers - - 0.56% -
 
Health Care Management Services - - - 0.27%
 
Health Care Services - - - 0.21%
 
Health Care Facilities - - - 0.08%
 
Health Care: Misc. - - - 0.00%
 
Commodities 5.39% - - -
 
Commodities - 5.39% - -
 
Commodities - - 5.39% -
 
Commodities - - - 5.39%
 
Consumer Staples 3.57% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.95% - -
 
Tobacco - - 0.75% -
 
Tobacco - - - 0.75%
 
Beverages - - 0.64% -
 
Soft Drinks - - - 0.32%
 
Distillers & Vintners - - - 0.23%
 
Brewers - - - 0.09%
 
Food Producers - - 0.56% -
 
Food Products - - - 0.44%
 
Farming, Fishing, Ranching & Plantations - - - 0.10%
 
Fruit & Grain Processing - - - 0.02%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 1.61% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 1.61% -
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 0.57%
 
Personal Products - - - 0.57%
 
Nondurable Household Products - - - 0.31%
 
Drug Retailers - - - 0.16%
 
Miscellaneous Consumer Staple Goods - - - 0.00%
 
Cash and Equivalents 3.11% - - -
 
Energy 2.77% - - -
 
Energy - 2.77% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 2.66% -
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 1.91%
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 0.26%
 
Oil Refining and Marketing - - - 0.24%
 
Oil Equipment & Services - - - 0.16%
 
Pipelines - - - 0.07%
 
Coal - - - 0.02%
 
Offshore Drilling & Other Services - - - 0.00%
 
Renewable Energy - - 0.11% -
 
Renewable Energy Equipment - - - 0.11%
 
Alternative Fuels - - - 0.00%
 
Basic Materials 2.16% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 1.41% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 1.09% -
 
General Mining - - - 0.70%
 
Iron & Steel - - - 0.16%
 
Copper - - - 0.12%
 
Metal Fabricating - - - 0.05%
 
Aluminum - - - 0.04%
 
Nonferrous Metals - - - 0.02%
 
Precious Metals & Mining - - 0.25% -
 
Gold Mining - - - 0.23%
 
Platinum & Precious Metals - - - 0.02%
 
Diamonds & Gemstones - - - 0.00%
 
Industrial Materials - - 0.07% -
 
Paper - - - 0.06%
 
Diversified Materials - - - 0.01%
 
Forestry - - - 0.00%
 
Textile Products - - - 0.00%
 
Chemicals - 0.74% - -
 
Chemicals - - 0.74% -
 
Chemicals: Diversified - - - 0.45%
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 0.24%
 
Fertilizers - - - 0.03%
 
Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers - - - 0.02%
 
Utilities 1.55% - - -
 
Utilities - 1.55% - -
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 0.83% -
 
Multi-Utilities - - - 0.62%
 
Water - - - 0.12%
 
Gas Distribution - - - 0.09%
 
Electricity - - 0.68% -
 
Conventional Electricity - - - 0.65%
 
Alternative Electricity - - - 0.03%
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - 0.04% -
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - - 0.04%
 
Telecommunications 1.44% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 1.44% - -
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 0.85% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - 0.79%
 
Cable Television Services - - - 0.06%
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 0.58% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.58%
 
Real Estate 1.10% - - -
 
Real Estate - 1.10% - -
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.75% -
 
Diversified REITs - - - 0.15%
 
Health Care REITs - - - 0.11%
 
Infrastructure REITs - - - 0.10%
 
Other Specialty REITs - - - 0.08%
 
Industrial REITs - - - 0.07%
 
Retail REITs - - - 0.06%
 
Residential REITs - - - 0.05%
 
Storage REITs - - - 0.04%
 
Office REITs - - - 0.03%
 
Timber REITs - - - 0.03%
 
Hotel & Lodging REITs - - - 0.01%
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.36% -
 
Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 0.23%
 
Real Estate Services - - - 0.13%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies -0.68% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - -0.68% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - -0.68% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - -0.68%

Regional Allocation

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  North America 35.48%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 18.58%
  UK 16.39%
  Non-Classified 13.52%
  Emerging Asia 5.59%
  Japan 3.96%
  Cash and Equivalents 3.24%
  South & Central America 0.93%
  Middle East & Africa 0.61%
  Other Regions 1.71%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 78.07%
  US Dollar 9.46%
  Euro 4.81%
  Pound Sterling 1.78%
  Cash 1.59%
  Yuan Renminbi 1.21%
  Other Currencies 3.08%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
North America 35.48% -
 
United States - 34.74%
 
Canada - 0.73%
 
Bermuda - 0.01%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 18.58% -
 
Ireland - 6.58%
 
France - 2.31%
 
Germany - 2.23%
 
Netherlands - 1.48%
 
Switzerland - 1.45%
 
Italy - 1.15%
 
Spain - 1.11%
 
Sweden - 0.50%
 
Denmark - 0.38%
 
Luxembourg - 0.36%
 
Belgium - 0.32%
 
Finland - 0.31%
 
Austria - 0.20%
 
Norway - 0.12%
 
Portugal - 0.08%
 
Iceland - 0.00%
 
Liechtenstein - 0.00%
 
UK 16.39% -
 
United Kingdom - 16.40%
 
Jersey - 0.00%
 
Non-Classified 13.52% -
 
Emerging Asia 5.59% -
 
China - 3.02%
 
Taiwan - 0.83%
 
India - 0.67%
 
South Korea - 0.58%
 
Malaysia - 0.16%
 
Indonesia - 0.14%
 
Thailand - 0.11%
 
Philippines - 0.04%
 
Uzbekistan - 0.01%
 
Kazakhstan - 0.01%
 
Azerbaijan - 0.00%
 
Sri Lanka - 0.00%
 
Pakistan - 0.00%
 
Mongolia - 0.00%
 
Armenia - 0.00%
 
Macau - 0.00%
 
Georgia - 0.00%
 
Papua New Guinea - 0.00%
 
Japan 3.96% -
 
Japan - 3.96%
 
Cash and Equivalents 3.24% -
 
South & Central America 0.93% -
 
Mexico - 0.35%
 
Brazil - 0.29%
 
Colombia - 0.07%
 
Chile - 0.06%
 
Argentina - 0.05%
 
Peru - 0.04%
 
Venezuela - 0.02%
 
Dominican Republic - 0.02%
 
Uruguay - 0.01%
 
Guatemala - 0.01%
 
Ecuador - 0.00%
 
Costa Rica - 0.00%
 
Paraguay - 0.00%
 
El Salvador - 0.00%
 
Jamaica - 0.00%
 
Trinidad and Tobago - 0.00%
 
Honduras - 0.00%
 
Panama - 0.00%
 
Puerto Rico - 0.00%
 
Bolivia - 0.00%
 
Suriname - 0.00%
 
Barbados - 0.00%
 
Cayman Islands - 0.00%
 
Netherlands Antilles - 0.00%
 
Middle East & Africa 0.61% -
 
South Africa - 0.19%
 
Saudi Arabia - 0.14%
 
United Arab Emirates - 0.08%
 
Israel - 0.07%
 
Kuwait - 0.03%
 
Qatar - 0.03%
 
Egypt - 0.02%
 
Oman - 0.01%
 
Nigeria - 0.01%
 
Cote D'Ivoire - 0.01%
 
Morocco - 0.01%
 
Ghana - 0.00%
 
Kenya - 0.00%
 
Angola - 0.00%
 
Jordan - 0.00%
 
Lebanon - 0.00%
 
Zambia - 0.00%
 
Benin - 0.00%
 
Senegal - 0.00%
 
Gabon - 0.00%
 
Ethiopia - 0.00%
 
Mozambique - 0.00%
 
Iraq - 0.00%
 
Togo - 0.00%
 
Cameroon - 0.00%
 
Rwanda - 0.00%
 
Emerging Europe 0.51% -
 
Poland - 0.20%
 
Greece - 0.08%
 
Hungary - 0.05%
 
Turkey - 0.05%
 
Romania - 0.04%
 
Czech Republic - 0.04%
 
Bulgaria - 0.01%
 
Slovakia (Slovak Republic) - 0.01%
 
Serbia - 0.01%
 
Ukraine - 0.00%
 
Latvia - 0.00%
 
Croatia - 0.00%
 
Slovenia - 0.00%
 
Lithuania - 0.00%
 
Albania - 0.00%
 
Montenegro - 0.00%
 
Russian Federation - 0.00%
 
Property 0.48% -
 
Australia & New Zealand 0.45% -
 
Australia - 0.38%
 
New Zealand - 0.07%
 
Developed Asia 0.28% -
 
Hong Kong - 0.17%
 
Singapore - 0.10%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
33.58%
Large
 
 
10.80%
Medium
 
 
5.09%
Small
 
 
0.90%
Micro
 
 
0.10%
Non-Classified
 
 
26.09%
Bonds
 
 
20.34%
Cash
 
 
3.11%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
10.46%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
 
 
4.99%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
 
 
1.01%
> 15Yr Maturity
 
 
3.87%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
3.11%
Unknown Maturity
 
 
1.30%
Other Asset Types
 
 
75.26%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AAA
 
 
1.09%
AA
 
 
6.34%
A
 
 
2.55%
BBB
 
 
2.82%
Sub-Investment Grade
 
 
1.22%
Unknown Quality
 
 
6.31%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
3.11%
Other Asset Types
 
 
76.55%

Top 10 Fund Holdings

Name % Weight Sector Country
1 HSBC American Index Class C 14.18% Managed Funds Managed Funds
2 BlackRock iShares UK Equity Index Class S 9.39% Managed Funds Managed Funds
3 HSBC Global Government Bond Index Class S2QH 6.61% Managed Funds Managed Funds
4 SPDR S&P 500 Quality Aristocrats UCITS ETF Acc 5.39% Non-Classified Ireland
5 Invesco ICVC UK Enhanced Index (UK) No Trail 4.54% Managed Funds Managed Funds
6 HSBC European Index Class C 4.34% Managed Funds Managed Funds
7 HSBC Global Aggregate Bond Index S2QHGBP 4.00% Managed Funds Managed Funds
8 Jupiter Merian North American Equity Class U2 3.37% Managed Funds Managed Funds
9 Vanguard U.S Equity Index GBP 3.02% Managed Funds Managed Funds
10 SVS AllianceBernstein Concentrated US Equity Class I 2.89% Managed Funds Managed Funds

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 NVIDIA CORPORATION 1.77% Technology Hardware & Equipment United States
2 MICROSOFT CORPORATION 1.60% Software & Computer Services United States
3 APPLE 1.41% Technology Hardware & Equipment United States
4 EURO STOXX 50 Dec25 1.19% Non-Classified Non-Classified
5 AMAZON.COM 1.09% Retailers United States
6 ASTRAZENECA 0.98% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology United Kingdom
7 HSBC HOLDINGS 0.96% Banks United Kingdom
8 SHELL 0.89% Non-Renewable Energy United Kingdom
9 EURO STOXX 50 Dec25 0.82% Non-Classified Non-Classified
10 BROADCOM 0.67% Technology Hardware & Equipment United States

Identification Codes

Sedol Code BFFXRK7
Mex Code -
Isin Code GB00BFFXRK73
Citi Code OMKJ

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.51%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The Fund aims to generate a growth based return over the longer term (10+ years).
Benchmark NONE - The performance of the Fund can be assessed by considering whether the objective is achieved (i.e. whether there has been growth over the longer term (10 years)).
Benchmark Category Comparator
IA Sector Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price 100.00p
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Annually
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
30 April 31 August

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 5

Effect of Deductions

Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% Assuming a growth rate of 7.00%
- -

Fund Administration

Fund Trustee/Depository The National Westminster Bank plc
Fund Administrator Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited
Fund Registrar Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited
Fund Custodian RBC Investor Services Trust (London Branch)

Group Details

Group name Valu-Trac
Group address Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited Orton, Fochabers Moray Scotland IV32 7QE
Group telephone 01343 880217
Dealing telephone -
Email -
Homepage www.valu-trac.com/index.php
Fax number -

Dealing

Minimum Investment -
Minimum Top Up -
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy 4 days
Settlement Period: Sell 4 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 4

Risk Analysis

Ratio Value
Alpha 1.68
Beta 0.99
Sharpe 1.11
Standard Deviation 6.54
Info Ratio 1.18

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital No
Emerging Markets Yes
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 Yes
Higher Risk No
Performance Charges No
Derivative Exposure Yes
Offshore No
Income Eroding Capital Growth No
Umbrella Liabilities No
New Fund Yes
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

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.

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.

New Fund

The charges and expenses may make up a higher proportion of a newly launched fund than initially estimated.

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.