Aegon AM Strategic Bond Class B Acc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/07/20 to 31/07/21 |
31/07/21 to 31/07/22 |
31/07/22 to 31/07/23 |
31/07/23 to 31/07/24 |
31/07/24 to 31/07/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 10.4% | -9.4% | -6.2% | 15.1% | 11.6% |
| Sector | 5.1% | -8.5% | -1.6% | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Rank | 10/68 | 42/73 | 70/80 | 3/82 | 2/86 |
| Quartile | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/07/25 |
5 Years to 31/07/25 |
10 Years to 31/07/25 |
||
| Fund | 6.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% | |
| Sector | 4.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | |
| Rank | 15/80 | 16/68 | 9/52 | |
| Quartile | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| US TREASURY N/B 4% 31/01/2029 | 3.30 |
| US TREASURY N/B 1.875% 15/02/2032 | 2.61 |
| METRO BANK HOLDINGS 13.875% 26/09/2173 | 2.27 |
| METRO BANK HOLDINGS PLC VAR 30/04/2034 REGS | 2.15 |
| INTESA SANPAOLO SPA VAR 20/06/2054 144A | 1.92 |
| BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA VAR 27/07/2081 1 | 1.80 |
| LUMINOR HOLDING AS | 1.80 |
| ZORLU ENERJI ELEKTRI SINK 11% 23/04/2030 REGS | 1.58 |
| TORONTO-DOMINION BANK VAR 31/10/2081 1 | 1.56 |
| CITYCON TREASURY BV 5.375% 08/07/2031 EMTn | 1.50 |
| Total | 20.48 |
Fund Aims
The investment objective is to provide a combination of income and capital growth over any 7 year period.
Fund Manager
Colin Finlayson is an investment manager in Kames Capital’s Fixed Income team and specialises in global government bonds and relative-value analysis. He is the co-manager of the Kames Absolute Return Bond Fund and Kames Strategic Global Bond Fund as well as the Core Plus and Long Core Plus pooled pension funds. He joined us in 2000 directly from the University of Strathclyde, where he studied Economics and Finance. Colin is a CFA charterholder.
is an Investment Manager in the Fixed Income team and specialises in credit analysis in the global financials sector across the entire capital structure. He is also a co-manager of the Kames Strategic Global Bond strategies and an Absolute Return Bond Fund. He joined us in 2014 from ING Financial Markets, where was a publishing/lead equity analyst on the banks sector. Prior to that, Alexander was an equity trading analyst for UBS Wealth Management. Alexander studied International Business Management at Dickinson College in the USA, and has an MBA degree from Erasmus University in Rotterdam.
Fund Overview
| Mid (22/08/2025) | 173.77 |
| Distribution yield | 5.10% |
| Underlying yield | - |
| Fund size (31/07/2025) | £517.35m |
| Number of holdings | 171 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.58% |
| Launch date | 03/09/2012 |
Asset Allocation
| International Bonds | 69.40% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 24.30% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 8.36% | |
| UK Gilts | 1.75% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | -5.21% | |
| Other Assets | 1.40% |
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 investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.
This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 | 69.40% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 24.30% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 8.36% | |
| UK Gilts | 1.75% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | -5.21% | |
| Other Assets | 1.40% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 95.45% | - | - | - | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 8.36% | - | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | 1.40% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | -5.21% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | -5.21% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | -5.21% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | -5.21% | |
Regional Allocation
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 34.45% | |
| UK | 26.05% | |
| North America | 21.74% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 8.36% | |
| Emerging Europe | 7.80% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 1.44% | |
| Emerging Asia | 1.32% | |
| Developed Asia | 0.61% | |
| South & Central America | 0.60% | |
| Non-Classified | -2.36% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| US Dollar | 40.54% | |
| Euro | 25.05% | |
| Pound Sterling | 24.79% | |
| Cash | 8.36% | |
| Canadian Dollar | 3.36% | |
| New Zealand Dollar | 1.44% | |
| Other Currencies | -3.54% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 34.45% | - | |
Austria
|
- | 6.03% | |
Netherlands
|
- | 5.92% | |
Germany
|
- | 3.47% | |
Italy
|
- | 3.44% | |
Luxembourg
|
- | 3.00% | |
Norway
|
- | 2.90% | |
Spain
|
- | 2.73% | |
France
|
- | 2.70% | |
Ireland
|
- | 1.47% | |
Denmark
|
- | 1.30% | |
Sweden
|
- | 0.92% | |
Finland
|
- | 0.58% | |
| UK | 26.05% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 26.05% | |
| North America | 21.74% | - | |
United States
|
- | 18.38% | |
Canada
|
- | 3.36% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 8.36% | - | |
| Emerging Europe | 7.80% | - | |
Turkey
|
- | 3.18% | |
Estonia
|
- | 1.80% | |
Greece
|
- | 1.49% | |
Czech Republic
|
- | 0.80% | |
Hungary
|
- | 0.53% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 1.44% | - | |
New Zealand
|
- | 1.44% | |
| Emerging Asia | 1.32% | - | |
Georgia
|
- | 0.82% | |
Uzbekistan
|
- | 0.50% | |
| Developed Asia | 0.61% | - | |
Singapore
|
- | 0.61% | |
| South & Central America | 0.60% | - | |
Virgin Islands (British)
|
- | 0.60% | |
| Non-Classified | -2.36% | - | |
Fixed Interest Maturity Profile
| < 5Yr Maturity |
|
32.40% |
| 5Yr - 10Yr Maturity |
|
23.75% |
| 10Yr - 15Yr Maturity |
|
6.13% |
| > 15Yr Maturity |
|
33.16% |
| Cash And Equivalents |
|
8.36% |
| Unknown Maturity |
|
1.40% |
| Other Asset Types |
|
-5.21% |
Fixed Interest Quality Profile
| AAA |
|
2.20% |
| AA |
|
8.68% |
| A |
|
0.70% |
| BBB |
|
20.18% |
| Sub-Investment Grade |
|
15.05% |
| Unknown Quality |
|
48.65% |
| Cash and Equivalents |
|
8.36% |
| Other Asset Types |
|
-3.81% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US TREASURY N/B 4% 31/01/2029 | 3.30% | Bonds | United States |
| 2 | US TREASURY N/B 1.875% 15/02/2032 | 2.61% | Bonds | United States |
| 3 | METRO BANK HOLDINGS 13.875% 26/09/2173 | 2.27% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 4 | METRO BANK HOLDINGS PLC VAR 30/04/2034 REGS | 2.15% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 5 | INTESA SANPAOLO SPA VAR 20/06/2054 144A | 1.92% | Bonds | Italy |
| 6 | BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA VAR 27/07/2081 1 | 1.80% | Bonds | Canada |
| 7 | LUMINOR HOLDING AS | 1.80% | Bonds | Estonia |
| 8 | ZORLU ENERJI ELEKTRI SINK 11% 23/04/2030 REGS | 1.58% | Bonds | Turkey |
| 9 | TORONTO-DOMINION BANK VAR 31/10/2081 1 | 1.56% | Bonds | Canada |
| 10 | CITYCON TREASURY BV 5.375% 08/07/2031 EMTn | 1.50% | Bonds | Netherlands |
Important Information
The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use.
This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 | B3ZLQW2 |
| Mex Code | SESBBI |
| Isin Code | GB00B3ZLQW29 |
| Citi Code | GMTO |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.58% |
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 Strategic Bond sector |
| Benchmark Category | Comparator |
| IA Sector | £ Strategic Bond |
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 | Quarterly |
| Distribution Type | Interest |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Distribution Dates
| Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
|---|---|
| 01 February | 31 March |
| 01 May | 30 June |
| 01 August | 30 September |
| 01 November | 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 information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.
This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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.