abrdn OEIC abrdn UK Smaller Companies Platform 1 Acc

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 22.0% 13.4% 4.0% -20.9% -3.4%
Sector 7.4% 23.1% 2.2% -11.3% -4.0%
Rank 1/46 35/46 20/47 43/47 24/48
Quartile 1 4 2 4 2

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
29/02/24
5 Years to
29/02/24
10 Years to
29/02/24
Fund -7.4% 1.9% 5.1%
Sector -4.5% 2.9% 4.7%
Rank 36/47 32/46 20/41
Quartile 4 3 2

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
BYTES TECHNOLOGY GROUP 4.29
HILL & SMITH 4.25
4IMPRINT GROUP 4.06
CRANSWICK 3.60
PARAGON BANKING GROUP 3.49
HOLLYWOOD BOWL GROUP 3.45
ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS 3.39
JTC 3.35
HILTON FOOD GROUP 3.20
CVS GROUP 2.88
Total 35.97

Fund Aims

To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in UK small-capitalisation equities (company shares).

Performance Target: To achieve the return of the Numis Smaller Companies Plus AIM ex Investment Companies Index plus 3% per annum (before charges). There is no certainty or promise that they will achieve the Performance Target.

Performance Comparator: Investment Association UK Smaller Companies Equity Sector Average.

The Numis Smaller Companies Plus AIM ex Investment Companies Index (the "Index") is a representative index of the UK stock market of smaller companies.

Fund Manager

Amanda Yeaman manager for 4 years and 9 months

Photo of Amanda Yeaman TBC

Abby Glennie manager for 8 years and 2 months

Photo of Abby Glennie Abby is responsible for the management of the UK Opportunities Fund, the Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Pension Fund and is joint manager of the Bothwell UK Equity Smaller Companies Fund. Abby joined Standard Life Investments’ UK Equity Team (now Aberdeen Standard Investments) in February 2013 before joining the Smaller Companies Team in January 2016. Prior to this she worked at Kames Capital (previously Aegon Asset Management) where she was a Graduate Trainee Investment Manager. Her coverage over that period included a range of sectors such as Technology Hardware and Software, Food Retail, Small Cap Healthcare, Paper and Packaging and Online Gaming. Abby. Abby has 10 years of experience in the industry, four of which are at Standard Life Investments.

Harry Nimmo manager for 20 years and 7 months

Photo of Harry Nimmo Harry Nimmo graduated with an MBA from Edinburgh University in 1984 and joined Standard Life as an Investment Analyst with responsibility for UK equity funds in 1985. He became Senior Investment Analyst with sector responsibility for larger UK quoted company funds in 1990 and Investment Manager in 1993 responsible for the UK equity smaller (quoted) company funds. Harry became Fund Manager for the Standard Life Investments UK Smaller Companies Fund when it was launched in January 1997.

Fund Overview

Mid (28/03/2024) 138.20p
Historic yield 1.20%
Fund size (31/01/2024) £1034.17m
Number of holdings 49
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.98%
Launch date 17/05/2012

Asset Allocation

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  UK Equities 87.75%
  Cash and Equivalents 5.85%
  Property 2.50%
  International Equities 1.48%
  Other Assets 2.42%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/01/24

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.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  UK Equities 87.75%
  Cash and Equivalents 5.85%
  Property 2.50%
  International Equities 1.48%
  Other Assets 2.42%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Industrials 23.22% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 18.09% - -
 
Industrial Support Services - - 10.67% -
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 6.34%
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 2.11%
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 1.48%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 0.74%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 3.84% -
 
Electrical Components - - - 3.84%
 
General Industrials - - 2.12% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 2.12%
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 1.46% -
 
Defense - - - 1.46%
 
Construction & Materials - 5.13% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 5.13% -
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 2.61%
 
Construction - - - 1.71%
 
Engineering & Contracting Services - - - 0.81%
 
Financials 16.26% - - -
 
Financial Services - 16.26% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 11.20% -
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 6.10%
 
Investment Services - - - 5.09%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 5.06% -
 
Consumer Lending - - - 3.49%
 
Mortgage Finance - - - 1.57%
 
Consumer Discretionary 15.43% - - -
 
Media - 9.11% - -
 
Media - - 9.11% -
 
Media Agencies - - - 6.28%
 
Publishing - - - 2.83%
 
Travel & Leisure - 3.45% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 3.45% -
 
Recreational Services - - - 3.45%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 2.88% - -
 
Consumer Services - - 2.88% -
 
Consumer Services: Misc. - - - 2.88%
 
Consumer Staples 7.78% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 7.78% - -
 
Food Producers - - 7.78% -
 
Food Products - - - 7.78%
 
Technology 7.69% - - -
 
Technology - 7.69% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 7.69% -
 
Software - - - 5.71%
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 1.18%
 
Computer Services - - - 0.80%
 
Energy 6.30% - - -
 
Energy - 6.30% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 6.30% -
 
Oil Equipment & Services - - - 4.97%
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 1.33%
 
Cash and Equivalents 5.85% - - -
 
Basic Materials 5.47% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 4.25% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 4.25% -
 
Metal Fabricating - - - 4.25%
 
Chemicals - 1.22% - -
 
Chemicals - - 1.22% -
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 1.22%
 
Telecommunications 4.43% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 4.43% - -
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 4.03% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - 4.03%
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 0.40% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.40%
 
Real Estate 3.79% - - -
 
Real Estate - 3.79% - -
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 3.79% -
 
Diversified REITs - - - 2.50%
 
Storage REITs - - - 1.29%
 
Non-Classified 2.42% - - -
 
Health Care 1.35% - - -
 
Health Care - 1.35% - -
 
Health Care Providers - - 1.35% -
 
Health Care Services - - - 1.35%

Regional Allocation

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  UK 87.75%
  Cash and Equivalents 5.85%
  Property 2.50%
  Non-Classified 2.42%
  North America 1.48%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 97.07%
  Cash 2.52%
  Pound Sterling 0.41%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
UK 87.75% -
 
United Kingdom - 87.75%
 
Cash and Equivalents 5.85% -
 
Property 2.50% -
 
Non-Classified 2.42% -
 
North America 1.48% -
 
United States - 1.48%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Medium
 
 
45.14%
Small
 
 
44.99%
Micro
 
 
1.59%
Non-Classified
 
 
2.42%
Cash
 
 
5.85%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 BYTES TECHNOLOGY GROUP 4.29% Software & Computer Services United Kingdom
2 HILL & SMITH 4.25% Industrial Metals & Mining United Kingdom
3 4IMPRINT GROUP 4.06% Media United Kingdom
4 CRANSWICK 3.60% Food Producers United Kingdom
5 PARAGON BANKING GROUP 3.49% Finance & Credit Services United Kingdom
6 HOLLYWOOD BOWL GROUP 3.45% Travel & Leisure United Kingdom
7 ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS 3.39% Non-Renewable Energy United Kingdom
8 JTC 3.35% Investment Banking & Brokerage Services United Kingdom
9 HILTON FOOD GROUP 3.20% Food Producers United Kingdom
10 CVS GROUP 2.88% Consumer 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 7.69% - - - - - - - 7.69%
Telecommunications 4.43% - - - - - - - 4.43%
Financials 16.26% - - - - - - - 16.26%
Real Estate 1.29% - - - - 2.50% - - 3.79%
Consumer Discretionary 15.43% - - - - - 2.42% - 17.86%
Consumer Staples 7.78% - - - - - - - 7.78%
Energy 6.30% - - - - - - - 6.30%
Health Care 1.35% - - - - - - - 1.35%
Industrials 21.74% 1.48% - - - - - - 23.22%
Basic Materials 5.47% - - - - - - - 5.47%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 5.85% 5.85%

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 B7FBH94
Mex Code STLATF
Isin Code GB00B7FBH943
Citi Code 10G9

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.98%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in UK small-capitalisation equities (company shares). Performance Target: To achieve the return of the Numis Smaller Companies Plus AIM ex Investment Companies Index plus 3% per annum (before charges). There is no certainty or promise that they will achieve the Performance Target. Performance Comparator: Investment Association UK Smaller Companies Equity Sector Average. The Numis Smaller Companies Plus AIM ex Investment Companies Index (the "Index") is a representative index of the UK stock market of smaller companies.
Benchmark IA UK Smaller Companies Equity Sector Average
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector UK Smaller Companies

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 Annually
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
01 March 30 April

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 1

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 SS&C Financial Services Europe Limited
Fund Custodian Citibank

Group Details

Group name abrdn OEIC
Group address Aberdeen Standard Fund Managers Limited PO BOX 12233 Chelmsford CM99 2EE
Group telephone 0800 33 33 53
Dealing telephone 0800 33 33 53
Email investments_marketline@standardlife.com
Homepage www.aberdeenstandard.com
Fax number 0131 525 9720

Dealing

Minimum Investment £2000000
Minimum Top Up £50000
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy 3 days
Settlement Period: Sell 3 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 3

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 -1.94
Beta 1.19
Sharpe -0.02
Standard Deviation 19.60
Info Ratio -0.42

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital No
Emerging Markets No
Concentrated Portfolio No
Smaller Companies Yes
High Yield Bonds No
Sector Specific No
Geared Investments Yes
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 No
Umbrella Liabilities No
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

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.

Geared Investments

The fund focuses on geared investments. Funds which focus on geared investments such as warrants or options carry a higher degree of risk than other equity investments because of the risk of the underlying investments. It is possible that the fund may suffer sudden and large falls in value so that the short fall on cancellation, or the loss of the realisation on the investment at any time after the investor has bought the contract, could be very high and could even equal the amount invested, in which case you would get nothing back.

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.

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.