TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
6.52
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
3.95
BROADCOM
2.78
NEXTERA ENERGY
2.66
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES
2.46
LOWES COMPANIES
2.26
YUM BRANDS
2.25
SAFRAN
2.14
ABBVIE
1.94
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
1.94
Total
28.92
Fund Aims
To provide a portfolio designed to achieve high and rising income by investing globally, primarily in equities, in any economic sector whilst participating in long term capital growth.
Fund Manager
Sam Witherowmanager
for
7 years
and 1 months
Sam Witherow, Executive Director, is a portfolio manager in the International Equity Group, based in London. Sam has focused primarily on the Global Unconstrained portfolio since 2014. An employee since 2008, he was previously a global sector specialist responsible for covering the global energy sector. Sam obtained a BSc (Hons) in Economics and Politics from the University of Bristol and is a CFA charterholder.
Helge Skibelimanager
for
8 years
Helge Skibeli, managing director, is the Global Head of Developed Market Equity Research and CIO for the Research Driven Process (RDP) for International Equities, and U.S .Equity Core business. An employee since 1990, Helge became head of U.S. research in March 2002, Global Head of Developed Market Equity Research in July 2015 and the CIO for RDP and US Equity Core in 2017. Prior to his current role, he was head of J.P. Morgan Investment Management (Singapore) and head of Investment for Asia Pacific ex-Japan. Before this, he was head of Pacific Rim ex-Japan research. Previously, Helge was an analyst in the Equity Research department in London where he followed the automobile and steel sectors. Prior to that, he worked in security analysis and equity sales in the Norwegian market. Helge obtained an M.A. in general business from the Norwegian School of Management and earned an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin. He is a CFA charterholder.
Fund Overview
Mid (02/04/2026)
440.80p
Historic yield
1.98%
Fund size (28/02/2026)
£736.82m
Number of holdings
353
Entry Charge
0.00%
Ongoing Charges
0.84%
Launch date
07/02/2007
Asset Allocation
International Equities
91.42%
UK Equities
7.23%
Cash and Equivalents
0.14%
International Bonds
0.07%
UK Corporate Bonds
0.02%
Other Assets
1.12%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 28/02/26
Portfolio data accurate as at:
Asset Allocation
International Equities
91.42%
UK Equities
7.23%
Cash and Equivalents
0.14%
International Bonds
0.07%
UK Corporate Bonds
0.02%
Other Assets
1.12%
Equity Sector Breakdown
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Industry
Supersector
Sector
Subsector
Technology
23.47%
-
-
-
Technology
-
23.47%
-
-
Technology Hardware & Equipment
-
-
14.65%
-
Semiconductors
-
-
-
11.83%
Production Technology Equipment
-
-
-
1.86%
Electronic Components
-
-
-
0.96%
Software & Computer Services
-
-
8.82%
-
Software
-
-
-
3.95%
Consumer Digital Services
-
-
-
3.29%
Computer Services
-
-
-
1.57%
Financials
19.29%
-
-
-
Banks
-
9.26%
-
-
Banks
-
-
9.26%
-
Banks
-
-
-
9.26%
Financial Services
-
6.69%
-
-
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services
-
-
6.69%
-
Investment Services
-
-
-
6.69%
Insurance
-
3.34%
-
-
Non-life Insurance
-
-
3.34%
-
Reinsurance
-
-
-
1.68%
Insurance Brokers
-
-
-
0.86%
Full Line Insurance
-
-
-
0.80%
Industrials
14.96%
-
-
-
Industrial Goods & Services
-
12.49%
-
-
General Industrials
-
-
3.83%
-
Diversified Industrials
-
-
-
3.83%
Industrial Support Services
-
-
3.03%
-
Transaction Processing Services
-
-
-
2.43%
Professional Business Support Services
-
-
-
0.60%
Aerospace & Defence
-
-
2.14%
-
Aerospace
-
-
-
2.14%
Industrial Transportation
-
-
2.10%
-
Commercial Vehicles & Parts
-
-
-
2.10%
Electronic & Electrical Equipment
-
-
1.39%
-
Electronic Equipment: Other
-
-
-
1.39%
Construction & Materials
-
2.46%
-
-
Construction & Materials
-
-
2.46%
-
Building: Climate Control
-
-
-
2.46%
Consumer Discretionary
14.39%
-
-
-
Travel & Leisure
-
6.09%
-
-
Travel & Leisure
-
-
6.09%
-
Restaurants & Bars
-
-
-
4.97%
Airlines
-
-
-
1.12%
Retail
-
2.26%
-
-
Retailers
-
-
2.26%
-
Home Improvement Retailers
-
-
-
2.26%
Media
-
2.11%
-
-
Media
-
-
2.11%
-
Entertainment
-
-
-
1.24%
Media Agencies
-
-
-
0.86%
Consumer Products & Services
-
2.05%
-
-
Leisure Goods
-
-
1.33%
-
Consumer Electronics
-
-
-
1.33%
Personal Goods
-
-
0.72%
-
Clothing & Accessories
-
-
-
0.72%
Automobiles & Parts
-
1.88%
-
-
Automobiles & Parts
-
-
1.88%
-
Automobiles
-
-
-
1.34%
Auto Parts
-
-
-
0.54%
Health Care
10.15%
-
-
-
Health Care
-
10.15%
-
-
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
-
-
8.50%
-
Pharmaceuticals
-
-
-
8.50%
Medical Equipment & Services
-
-
1.17%
-
Medical Equipment
-
-
-
1.17%
Health Care Providers
-
-
0.48%
-
Health Care Management Services
-
-
-
0.48%
Utilities
6.04%
-
-
-
Utilities
-
6.04%
-
-
Electricity
-
-
3.41%
-
Conventional Electricity
-
-
-
3.41%
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities
-
-
2.63%
-
Multi-Utilities
-
-
-
2.63%
Energy
4.84%
-
-
-
Energy
-
4.84%
-
-
Non-Renewable Energy
-
-
4.84%
-
Integrated Oil & Gas
-
-
-
2.33%
Oil Equipment & Services
-
-
-
1.57%
Pipelines
-
-
-
0.93%
Consumer Staples
2.92%
-
-
-
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
-
2.24%
-
-
Beverages
-
-
1.35%
-
Soft Drinks
-
-
-
1.35%
Food Producers
-
-
0.88%
-
Food Products
-
-
-
0.88%
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores
-
0.68%
-
-
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores
-
-
0.68%
-
Personal Products
-
-
-
0.68%
Basic Materials
1.41%
-
-
-
Basic Resources
-
1.41%
-
-
Industrial Metals & Mining
-
-
0.90%
-
General Mining
-
-
-
0.90%
Precious Metals & Mining
-
-
0.51%
-
Gold Mining
-
-
-
0.51%
Non-Classified
1.12%
-
-
-
Telecommunications
0.72%
-
-
-
Telecommunications
-
0.72%
-
-
Telecommunications Service Providers
-
-
0.72%
-
Telecommunications Services
-
-
-
0.72%
Real Estate
0.47%
-
-
-
Real Estate
-
0.47%
-
-
Real Estate Investment Trusts
-
-
0.47%
-
Infrastructure REITs
-
-
-
0.47%
Cash and Equivalents
0.14%
-
-
-
Bonds
0.09%
-
-
-
Regional Allocation
North America
51.04%
Developed Europe - Excl UK
21.94%
Emerging Asia
8.65%
UK
7.25%
Japan
5.54%
Developed Asia
2.97%
Non-Classified
1.12%
South & Central America
0.83%
Middle East & Africa
0.51%
Other Regions
0.15%
Fixed Interest Currencies
Non-Fixed Interest Assets
99.77%
Cash
0.14%
Pound Sterling
0.09%
Regional Breakdown
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Region
Country
North America
51.04%
-
United States
-
50.09%
Canada
-
0.95%
Developed Europe - Excl UK
21.94%
-
Ireland
-
6.80%
France
-
5.03%
Germany
-
4.13%
Netherlands
-
3.49%
Sweden
-
1.47%
Finland
-
0.99%
Luxembourg
-
0.01%
Emerging Asia
8.65%
-
Taiwan
-
6.52%
China
-
1.43%
South Korea
-
0.47%
Indonesia
-
0.23%
UK
7.25%
-
United Kingdom
-
7.25%
Japan
5.54%
-
Japan
-
5.54%
Developed Asia
2.97%
-
Singapore
-
2.21%
Hong Kong
-
0.76%
Non-Classified
1.12%
-
South & Central America
0.83%
-
Brazil
-
0.83%
Middle East & Africa
0.51%
-
South Africa
-
0.51%
Cash and Equivalents
0.14%
-
Australia & New Zealand
0.01%
-
Australia
-
0.01%
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
Mega
81.87%
Large
10.92%
Non-Classified
6.98%
Bonds
0.09%
Cash
0.14%
Top 10 Holdings
Stock
% Weight
Sector
Country
1
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
6.52%
Technology Hardware & Equipment
Taiwan
2
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
3.95%
Software & Computer Services
United States
3
BROADCOM
2.78%
Technology Hardware & Equipment
United States
4
NEXTERA ENERGY
2.66%
Electricity
United States
5
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES
2.46%
Construction & Materials
Ireland
6
LOWES COMPANIES
2.26%
Retailers
United States
7
YUM BRANDS
2.25%
Travel & Leisure
United States
8
SAFRAN
2.14%
Aerospace & Defence
France
9
ABBVIE
1.94%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
United States
10
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
1.94%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
United States
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
UK Equities
Int'l Equities
UK Bonds
Int'l Bonds
UK Gilts
Property
Other
Cash & Equiv
Total
Technology
1.15%
22.32%
-
-
-
-
-
-
23.47%
Telecommunications
-
0.72%
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.72%
Financials
1.04%
18.25%
-
-
-
-
-
-
19.29%
Real Estate
-
0.47%
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.47%
Consumer Discretionary
-
14.39%
-
-
-
-
-
-
14.39%
Consumer Staples
-
2.92%
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.92%
Energy
1.52%
3.32%
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.84%
Utilities
0.72%
5.32%
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.04%
Health Care
1.89%
8.26%
-
-
-
-
-
-
10.15%
Industrials
-
14.96%
-
-
-
-
-
-
14.96%
Basic Materials
0.90%
0.51%
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.41%
Cash and Equivalents
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.14%
0.14%
Bonds
-
-
0.02%
0.07%
-
-
-
-
0.09%
Non-Classified
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.12%
-
1.12%
Identification Codes
Sedol Code
B235J20
Mex Code
C5GEIC
Isin Code
GB00B235J206
Citi Code
0YD9
Fund Charges
Entry Charge
0.00%
Ongoing Charges
0.84%
Aims and Benchmark
Aims
To provide a portfolio designed to achieve high and rising income by investing globally, primarily in equities, in any economic sector whilst participating in long term capital growth.