M&G Smaller Companies Class I GBP Acc

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

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

30/04/19
to
30/04/20		 30/04/20
to
30/04/21		 30/04/21
to
30/04/22		 30/04/22
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30/04/23		 30/04/23
to
30/04/24
Fund -9.8% 44.7% -11.9% -11.3% 7.9%
Sector -11.4% 55.3% -9.9% -13.3% 6.1%
Rank 19/46 37/46 30/47 18/48 16/48
Quartile 2 4 3 2 2

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
30/04/24		 5 Years to
30/04/24		 10 Years to
30/04/24
Fund -5.5% 1.9% 5.0%
Sector -6.1% 2.6% 5.6%
Rank 21/47 28/46 32/41
Quartile 2 3 4

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
HILL & SMITH 4.16
PREMIER FOODS 3.27
ASCENTIAL 3.03
COATS GROUP 2.36
CHEMRING GROUP 2.23
ALFA FINANCIAL SOFTWARE HOLDINGS 2.08
SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS 2.07
LANCASHIRE HLDGS 2.05
MORTGAGE ADVICE BUREAU (HOLDINGS) 2.00
WILMINGTON 2.00
Total 25.23

Fund Aims

The Fund aims to deliver a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income) than the Numis Smaller Companies (ex Investment Trust) Index, net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, over any five year period.

Fund Manager

Garfield Kiff manager for 8 years and 11 months

Photo of Garfield Kiff Garfield Kiff was appointed fund manager of the M&G Smaller Companies Fund in June 2015. He joined M&G in 2000 from PricewaterhouseCoopers as a smaller companies analyst. He was deputy manager of the M&G Recovery Fund from 2002 until 2008, and managed the Prudential Pooled Pensions Smaller Companies Fund between 2003 and 2008. Garfield was manager of the M&G UK Growth Fund from 2007 until it merged with the M&G UK Select Fund in 2012 and he became the deputy manager. Garfield graduated from the University of Liverpool with a first class honours degree in economics in 1996 and is a CFA charterholder.

Fund Overview

Mid (03/05/2024) 2479.42p
Historic yield 2.10%
Fund size (31/03/2024) £194.42m
Number of holdings 125
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.88%
Launch date 27/09/1967

Asset Allocation

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  UK Equities 95.89%
  International Equities 2.32%
  Money Market 1.23%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.32%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.05%
  International Bonds 0.03%
  Other Assets 0.17%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/03/24

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 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.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  UK Equities 95.89%
  International Equities 2.32%
  Money Market 1.23%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.32%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.05%
  International Bonds 0.03%
  Other Assets 0.17%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
 Industrials 25.23% - - -
 
 Industrial Goods & Services - 19.95% - -
 
 Industrial Support Services - - 5.30% -
 
 Professional Business Support Services - - - 3.20%
 
 Forms & Bulk Printing Services - - - 1.32%
 
 Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 0.78%
 
 Aerospace & Defence - - 5.18% -
 
 Defense - - - 3.86%
 
 Aerospace - - - 1.33%
 
 Industrial Engineering - - 3.82% -
 
 Machinery: Industrial - - - 2.81%
 
 Machinery: Specialty - - - 1.00%
 
 Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 3.29% -
 
 Electrical Components - - - 3.29%
 
 General Industrials - - 2.36% -
 
 Diversified Industrials - - - 2.36%
 
 Construction & Materials - 5.28% - -
 
 Construction & Materials - - 5.28% -
 
 Building Materials: Other - - - 3.97%
 
 Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing - - - 1.31%
 
 Consumer Discretionary 19.71% - - -
 
 Media - 8.13% - -
 
 Media - - 8.13% -
 
 Media Agencies - - - 3.44%
 
 Publishing - - - 3.24%
 
 Radio & TV Broadcasters - - - 1.45%
 
 Travel & Leisure - 4.40% - -
 
 Travel & Leisure - - 4.40% -
 
 Casinos & Gambling - - - 3.64%
 
 Travel & Tourism - - - 0.77%
 
 Consumer Products & Services - 2.86% - -
 
 Household Goods & Home Construction - - 1.92% -
 
 Home Construction - - - 1.92%
 
 Leisure Goods - - 0.94% -
 
 Electronic Entertainment - - - 0.94%
 
 Retail - 2.75% - -
 
 Retailers - - 2.75% -
 
 Specialty Retailers - - - 2.75%
 
 Automobiles & Parts - 1.57% - -
 
 Automobiles & Parts - - 1.57% -
 
 Auto Parts - - - 1.57%
 
 Financials 15.13% - - -
 
 Financial Services - 13.08% - -
 
 Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 9.12% -
 
 Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 5.54%
 
 Investment Services - - - 3.58%
 
 Finance & Credit Services - - 3.97% -
 
 Mortgage Finance - - - 2.65%
 
 Consumer Lending - - - 1.31%
 
 Insurance - 2.05% - -
 
 Non-life Insurance - - 2.05% -
 
 Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 2.05%
 
 Technology 10.96% - - -
 
 Technology - 10.96% - -
 
 Software & Computer Services - - 8.99% -
 
 Software - - - 5.11%
 
 Consumer Digital Services - - - 3.03%
 
 Computer Services - - - 0.86%
 
 Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 1.97% -
 
 Semiconductors - - - 1.97%
 
 Basic Materials 7.06% - - -
 
 Basic Resources - 4.16% - -
 
 Industrial Metals & Mining - - 4.16% -
 
 Metal Fabricating - - - 4.16%
 
 Chemicals - 2.90% - -
 
 Chemicals - - 2.90% -
 
 Chemicals: Diversified - - - 2.90%
 
 Real Estate 5.63% - - -
 
 Real Estate - 5.63% - -
 
 Real Estate Investment & Services - - 2.83% -
 
 Real Estate Services - - - 2.83%
 
 Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 2.79% -
 
 Office REITs - - - 2.79%
 
 Consumer Staples 4.14% - - -
 
 Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 3.27% - -
 
 Food Producers - - 3.27% -
 
 Food Products - - - 3.27%
 
 Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 0.87% - -
 
 Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 0.87% -
 
 Miscellaneous Consumer Staple Goods - - - 0.87%
 
 Health Care 3.93% - - -
 
 Health Care - 3.93% - -
 
 Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 3.93% -
 
 Biotechnology - - - 2.90%
 
 Pharmaceuticals - - - 1.02%
 
 Telecommunications 3.25% - - -
 
 Telecommunications - 3.25% - -
 
 Telecommunications Equipment - - 2.07% -
 
 Telecommunications Equipment - - - 2.07%
 
 Telecommunications Service Providers - - 1.18% -
 
 Telecommunications Services - - - 1.18%
 
 Energy 3.19% - - -
 
 Energy - 3.19% - -
 
 Non-Renewable Energy - - 3.19% -
 
 Oil Equipment & Services - - - 2.37%
 
 Oil: Crude Producers - - - 0.82%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 1.54% - - -
 
 Non-Classified 0.17% - - -
 
 Bonds 0.07% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  UK 95.94%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.54%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 1.34%
  Developed Asia 1.01%
  Non-Classified 0.17%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 99.61%
  Cash 0.32%
  Pound Sterling 0.07%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
 UK 95.94% -
 
 United Kingdom - 95.94%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 1.54% -
 
 Developed Europe - Excl UK 1.34% -
 
 Germany - 1.31%
 
 France - 0.02%
 
 Netherlands - 0.01%
 
 Developed Asia 1.01% -
 
 Singapore - 1.01%
 
 Non-Classified 0.17% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Medium
 
 
19.52%
Small
 
 
36.17%
Micro
 
 
13.75%
Non-Classified
 
 
28.95%
Bonds
 
 
0.07%
Cash
 
 
1.54%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 HILL & SMITH 4.16% Industrial Metals & Mining United Kingdom
2 PREMIER FOODS 3.27% Food Producers United Kingdom
3 ASCENTIAL 3.03% Software & Computer Services United Kingdom
4 COATS GROUP 2.36% General Industrials United Kingdom
5 CHEMRING GROUP 2.23% Aerospace & Defence United Kingdom
6 ALFA FINANCIAL SOFTWARE HOLDINGS 2.08% Software & Computer Services United Kingdom
7 SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS 2.07% Telecommunications Equipment United Kingdom
8 LANCASHIRE HLDGS 2.05% Non-life Insurance United Kingdom
9 MORTGAGE ADVICE BUREAU (HOLDINGS) 2.00% Finance & Credit Services United Kingdom
10 WILMINGTON 2.00% Media United Kingdom

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology 10.96% - - - - - - - 10.96%
Telecommunications 3.25% - - - - - - - 3.25%
Financials 13.82% 1.31% - - - - - - 15.13%
Real Estate 5.63% - - - - - - - 5.63%
Consumer Discretionary 19.71% - - - - - - - 19.71%
Consumer Staples 4.14% - - - - - - - 4.14%
Energy 3.19% - - - - - - - 3.19%
Health Care 3.93% - - - - - - - 3.93%
Industrials 24.22% 1.01% - - - - - - 25.23%
Basic Materials 7.06% - - - - - - - 7.06%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 0.32% 0.32%
Bonds - - 0.05% 0.03% - - - - 0.07%
Non-Classified - - - - - - 0.17% 1.23% 1.39%

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 B75DFL8
Mex Code -
Isin Code GB00B75DFL82
Citi Code 0ZFS

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.88%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The Fund aims to deliver a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income) than the Numis Smaller Companies (ex Investment Trust) Index, net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, over any five year period.
Benchmark Deursche Numis Smaller Companies Index (excluding Investment Companies)
Benchmark Category Target
IA Sector UK Smaller Companies

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price £2.50
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

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 2

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 IFDS
Fund Registrar IFDS
Fund Custodian State Street Bank and Trust Company

Group Details

Group name M&G Investments
Group address 10 Fenchurch Avenue London EC3M 5AG United Kingdom
Group telephone 0800 390 390
Dealing telephone 0800 328 3196
Email info@mandg.co.uk
Homepage www.mandg.co.uk
Fax number -

Dealing

Minimum Investment -
Minimum Top Up -
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 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.