Invesco ICVC UK Opportunities (UK) Class Z Acc

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

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

31/03/21
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31/03/22
31/03/22
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31/03/23
31/03/23
to
31/03/24
31/03/24
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31/03/25
31/03/25
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31/03/26
Fund 27.3% 5.4% 6.5% 12.0% 23.4%
Sector 5.4% -1.9% 7.6% 5.1% 12.9%
Rank 1/195 11/200 146/202 13/203 16/208
Quartile 1 1 3 1 1

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/03/26
5 Years to
31/03/26
10 Years to
31/03/26
Fund 13.8% 14.6% 10.3%
Sector 8.5% 5.7% 6.3%
Rank 30/201 3/194 5/173
Quartile 1 1 1

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
SHELL 6.14
ASTRAZENECA 5.63
HSBC HOLDINGS 5.56
RIO TINTO 4.19
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP 4.09
NATIONAL GRID 4.05
SSE 3.62
BARCLAYS 3.53
IMPERIAL BRANDS 3.51
UNILEVER 3.43
Total 43.76

Fund Aims

The Fund aims to achieve long-term (5 years plus) capital growth.The Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in shares or other equity related securities of companies incorporated, domiciled or carrying out the main part of their economic activity in the UK. The Fund typically holds a concentrated portfolio of 35-45 stocks. In pursuing the Fund’s investment objective, the fund manager may consider it appropriate to also invest in other transferable securities (including non UK companies), money-market instruments, collective investment schemes (including funds managed by the Invesco group), deposits and cash.

Fund Manager

Bethany Shard manager for 3 years

Photo of Bethany Shard Beth joined the Henley-based UK Equities team in February 2020 as an Analyst, having joined Invesco’s Finance & Corporate Strategy function in January 2019. Previously she spent over 4 years at Ernst & Young, initially within Corporate Audit before moving into Transaction Advisory Services where she performed financial due diligence on deals in the TMT sector. Beth is a qualified Chartered Accountant, holds the Investment Management Certificate from the CFA Society of the UK and graduated with a Bsc in Natural Sciences from Durham University.

Martin Walker manager for 17 years and 9 months

Photo of Martin Walker Martin joined the company in 1999 as a trainee fund manager in the UK Equities team. Martin began his investment career in 1997 joining BWD Rensburg. On joining Invesco, he initially assisted Neil Woodford a part of the team managing UK equity funds. Since then Martin’s role has developed as he gained more experience, first as a trainee fund manager, and then becoming a fully fledged fund manager. Although Martin came to Invesco with previous experience as an investment analyst, he has very much come through the ranks of the Henley- based UK Equities team, absorbing its methodology and approach over the course of the last ten years. He holds a BA, Financial Economics from Liverpool University and has also attained the Securities Institute Diploma.

Fund Overview

Mid (31/03/2026) 771.82p
Historic yield 2.08%
Fund size (28/02/2026) £2120.70m
Number of holdings 45
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.86%
Launch date 11/12/2012

Asset Allocation

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  UK Equities 92.90%
  International Equities 6.65%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.45%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 28/02/26

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 92.90%
  International Equities 6.65%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.45%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Financials 22.29% - - -
 
Banks - 15.81% - -
 
Banks - - 15.81% -
 
Banks - - - 15.81%
 
Insurance - 6.48% - -
 
Life Insurance - - 4.65% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 4.65%
 
Non-life Insurance - - 1.83% -
 
Full Line Insurance - - - 1.83%
 
Consumer Staples 18.65% - - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 10.76% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 10.76% -
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 5.47%
 
Personal Products - - - 3.43%
 
Nondurable Household Products - - - 1.86%
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 7.89% - -
 
Tobacco - - 3.51% -
 
Tobacco - - - 3.51%
 
Food Producers - - 2.57% -
 
Food Products - - - 2.57%
 
Beverages - - 1.81% -
 
Distillers & Vintners - - - 1.81%
 
Health Care 11.16% - - -
 
Health Care - 11.16% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 7.56% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 7.56%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 3.60% -
 
Medical Equipment - - - 2.09%
 
Medical Supplies - - - 1.51%
 
Basic Materials 11.15% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 11.15% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 8.35% -
 
General Mining - - - 8.35%
 
Precious Metals & Mining - - 2.80% -
 
Gold Mining - - - 2.80%
 
Utilities 10.66% - - -
 
Utilities - 10.66% - -
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 7.04% -
 
Multi-Utilities - - - 5.55%
 
Water - - - 1.49%
 
Electricity - - 3.62% -
 
Conventional Electricity - - - 3.62%
 
Industrials 8.77% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 8.77% - -
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 4.30% -
 
Defense - - - 2.59%
 
Aerospace - - - 1.71%
 
General Industrials - - 2.85% -
 
Containers & Packaging - - - 1.60%
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 1.25%
 
Industrial Support Services - - 1.62% -
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 1.26%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 0.36%
 
Energy 8.39% - - -
 
Energy - 8.39% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 8.39% -
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 8.39%
 
Consumer Discretionary 5.67% - - -
 
Travel & Leisure - 3.91% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 3.91% -
 
Airlines - - - 1.67%
 
Hotels & Motels - - - 1.26%
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.98%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 1.77% - -
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 1.77% -
 
Home Construction - - - 1.77%
 
Technology 2.81% - - -
 
Technology - 2.81% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 2.81% -
 
Computer Services - - - 2.81%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.45% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  UK 92.90%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 3.85%
  North America 2.80%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.45%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 99.31%
  Cash 0.67%
  Pound Sterling 0.01%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
UK 92.90% -
 
United Kingdom - 92.90%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 3.85% -
 
France - 2.25%
 
Ireland - 1.60%
 
North America 2.80% -
 
Canada - 2.80%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.45% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
41.87%
Large
 
 
21.37%
Medium
 
 
17.01%
Non-Classified
 
 
19.30%
Cash
 
 
0.45%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 SHELL 6.14% Non-Renewable Energy United Kingdom
2 ASTRAZENECA 5.63% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology United Kingdom
3 HSBC HOLDINGS 5.56% Banks United Kingdom
4 RIO TINTO 4.19% Industrial Metals & Mining United Kingdom
5 LLOYDS BANKING GROUP 4.09% Banks United Kingdom
6 NATIONAL GRID 4.05% Gas, Water & Multi-utilities United Kingdom
7 SSE 3.62% Electricity United Kingdom
8 BARCLAYS 3.53% Banks United Kingdom
9 IMPERIAL BRANDS 3.51% Tobacco United Kingdom
10 UNILEVER 3.43% Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores United Kingdom

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology 2.81% - - - - - - - 2.81%
Financials 22.29% - - - - - - - 22.29%
Consumer Discretionary 5.67% - - - - - - - 5.67%
Consumer Staples 18.65% - - - - - - - 18.65%
Energy 6.14% 2.25% - - - - - - 8.39%
Utilities 10.66% - - - - - - - 10.66%
Health Care 11.16% - - - - - - - 11.16%
Industrials 7.16% 1.60% - - - - - - 8.77%
Basic Materials 8.35% 2.80% - - - - - - 11.15%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 0.45% 0.45%

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 B8N46S4
Mex Code BRGROW
Isin Code GB00B8N46S41
Citi Code GUYG

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.86%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The Fund aims to achieve long-term (5 years plus) capital growth.The Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in shares or other equity related securities of companies incorporated, domiciled or carrying out the main part of their economic activity in the UK. The Fund typically holds a concentrated portfolio of 35-45 stocks. In pursuing the Fund’s investment objective, the fund manager may consider it appropriate to also invest in other transferable securities (including non UK companies), money-market instruments, collective investment schemes (including funds managed by the Invesco group), deposits and cash.
Benchmark IA UK All Companies Sector
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector UK All Companies

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type ICVC
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 January 28 February

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 4

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 Internal
Fund Registrar Internal
Fund Custodian Citibank

Group Details

Group name Invesco ICVC
Group address INVESCO Park Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 1HH United Kingdom
Group telephone 0800 028 2121
Dealing telephone 0800 085 8571
Email Sally.Elsbury@Invesco.com
Homepage https://www.invesco.co.uk/uk
Fax number 01491 416000

Dealing

Minimum Investment £500
Minimum Top Up £100
Minimum Regular Saving £20
Settlement Period: Buy 3 days
Settlement Period: Sell 3 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 2

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.

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