Prudential Artemis Strategic Bond Ser A
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/05/14 to 31/05/15 |
31/05/15 to 31/05/16 |
31/05/16 to 31/05/17 |
31/05/17 to 31/05/18 |
31/05/18 to 31/05/19 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 4.4% | 0.7% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Sector | 3.6% | 0.2% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| Rank | 76/143 | 70/149 | 27/153 | 42/155 | 70/155 |
| Quartile | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/05/19 |
5 Years to 31/05/19 |
10 Years to 31/05/19 |
||
| Fund | 4.5% | 3.7% | 7.4% | |
| Sector | 3.2% | 2.7% | 7.0% | |
| Rank | 23/153 | 40/143 | 44/85 | |
| Quartile | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| ¾% Treasury Gilt 2023 | 9.72 |
| US TREASURY N/B 3.125% 11/15/2028 | 9.58 |
| US TREASURY N/B 2.625% 02/15/2029 | 7.41 |
| 1½% Treasury Gilt 2021 | 4.01 |
| HSBC BANK PLC 1.1875% | 0.96 |
| WHITBREAD GROUP PLC 3.375% 10/16/2025 | 0.92 |
| NATURGY FINANCE BV | 0.91 |
| ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE SA 6% EMTN | 0.91 |
| GAZPROM (GAZ CAPITAL SA) 4.25% 04/06/2024 | 0.89 |
| ORANGE SA 5.875% PERP RegS | 0.89 |
| Total | 36.19 |
Fund Aims
The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the Artemis Strategic Bond Fund. That fund aims to achieve a combination of income and capital growth by investing predominantly in fixed income markets but may selectively invest in other markets. Equal emphasis is given to the security of capital and income although from time to time one may take prominence over the other in accordance with the strategy being pursued.
Fund Manager
James joined Artemis in April 2005 and manages the Artemis Strategic Bond Fund and the Artemis Monthly Distribution Fund which were launched in June 2005 and May 2012 respectively. He has over 25 years’ experience of managing bonds including gilt, index-linked and corporate bond funds. His career started at Sun Alliance Investment Management in 1989 where he went on to become a pioneer of retail bond funds in the UK, launching one of the first mainstream retail unit trusts in the asset class. Before joining Artemis, James also worked at Royal Sun Alliance Investment Management, Isis Asset Management and F&C Asset Management.
Alex runs the Artemis Strategic Bond Fund alongside James Foster and is the manager of the Artemis High Income Fund. She graduated in 2000 from the London School of Economics and joined Royal Sun Alliance, as a credit analyst. In 2002, Alex moved into managing retail bond funds with ISIS, initially specialising in the high-yield market but later adding duration and investment-grade positioning. Alex joined Artemis in April 2005 and is a CFA charterholder.
Fund Overview
| Bid (14/06/2019) | 198.80 |
| Offer (14/06/2019) | 209.30 |
| Fund size (30/04/2019) | £3.67m |
| Underlying Fund size | £1517.22m |
| Number of holdings | 123 |
| Launch date | 20/10/2008 |
Fund Charges
| Base Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.40% |
| Additional Charges | 0.00% |
| Total Charges | 1.40% |
Asset Allocation
| International Bonds | 50.71% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 27.40% | |
| UK Gilts | 13.72% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 6.90% | |
| Other Assets | 1.28% |
Important Information
Source of portfolio data: FundsLibrary. Source of performance data: Financial Express (FE). Please remember that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund and take no account of product charges, or the Annual Management Charge for any available PruFund funds. The application of charges may impact the overall performance. Please also note that our 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 gross income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up and you may not get back the amount 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 FundsLibrary, 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 | 50.71% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 27.40% | |
| UK Gilts | 13.72% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 6.90% | |
| Other Assets | 1.28% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 1.24% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 0.67% | - | - | |
| Mining | - | - | 0.67% | - | |
| General Mining | - | - | - | 0.67% | |
| Chemicals | - | 0.57% | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | - | 0.57% | - | |
| Specialty Chemicals | - | - | - | 0.57% | |
| Consumer Goods | 0.40% | - | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | 0.40% | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 0.40% | - | |
| Auto Parts | - | - | - | 0.40% | |
| Consumer Services | 6.37% | - | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 3.30% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 3.30% | - | |
| Hotels | - | - | - | 1.64% | |
| Recreational Services | - | - | - | 0.55% | |
| Restaurants & Bars | - | - | - | 0.43% | |
| Travel & Tourism | - | - | - | 0.39% | |
| Gambling | - | - | - | 0.29% | |
| Retail | - | 2.21% | - | - | |
| General Retailers | - | - | 1.29% | - | |
| Specialized Consumer Services | - | - | - | 1.29% | |
| Food & Drug Retailers | - | - | 0.92% | - | |
| Food Retailers & Wholesalers | - | - | - | 0.92% | |
| Media | - | 0.85% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 0.85% | - | |
| Broadcasting & Entertainment | - | - | - | 0.85% | |
| Financials | 18.03% | - | - | - | |
| Insurance | - | 9.49% | - | - | |
| Nonlife Insurance | - | - | 5.29% | - | |
| Full Line Insurance | - | - | - | 2.47% | |
| Property & Casualty Insurance | - | - | - | 1.40% | |
| Reinsurance | - | - | - | 0.85% | |
| Insurance Brokers | - | - | - | 0.58% | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | 4.20% | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | - | 4.20% | |
| Banks | - | 6.62% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 6.62% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 6.62% | |
| Financial Services | - | 1.92% | - | - | |
| Financial Services | - | - | 1.92% | - | |
| Specialty Finance | - | - | - | 1.05% | |
| Asset Managers | - | - | - | 0.87% | |
| Consumer Finance | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
| Industrials | 2.35% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 2.35% | - | - | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 1.00% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 1.00% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 0.70% | - | |
| Transportation Services | - | - | - | 0.70% | |
| Support Services | - | - | 0.65% | - | |
| Financial Administration | - | - | - | 0.65% | |
| Oil & Gas | 3.25% | - | - | - | |
| Oil & Gas | - | 3.25% | - | - | |
| Oil & Gas Producers | - | - | 2.85% | - | |
| Oil & Gas Exploration & Production | - | - | - | 1.61% | |
| Integrated Oil & Gas | - | - | - | 1.24% | |
| Oil Equipment, Services & Distribution | - | - | 0.40% | - | |
| Oil Equipment & Services | - | - | - | 0.40% | |
| Technology | 0.31% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 0.31% | - | - | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 0.31% | - | |
| Computer Hardware | - | - | - | 0.31% | |
| Telecommunications | 2.90% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 2.90% | - | - | |
| Fixed Line Telecommunications | - | - | 2.25% | - | |
| Fixed Line Telecommunications | - | - | - | 2.25% | |
| Mobile Telecommunications | - | - | 0.65% | - | |
| Mobile Telecommunications | - | - | - | 0.65% | |
| Utilities | 4.63% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | - | 4.63% | - | - | |
| Electricity | - | - | 2.86% | - | |
| Conventional Electricity | - | - | - | 2.86% | |
| Gas, Water & Multiutilities | - | - | 1.77% | - | |
| Gas Distribution | - | - | - | 0.91% | |
| Multiutilities | - | - | - | 0.86% | |
| Equities | 0.00% | - | - | - | |
| Government | 13.72% | - | - | - | |
| Government | - | 13.72% | - | - | |
| Government | - | - | 13.72% | - | |
| Government | - | - | - | 13.72% | |
| Corporate Bonds | 1.28% | - | - | - | |
| Corporate Bonds | - | 1.28% | - | - | |
| Corporate Bonds | - | - | 1.28% | - | |
| Corporate Bonds | - | - | - | 1.28% | |
| Non-Classified | 38.62% | - | - | - | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 6.90% | - | - | - | |
Regional Allocation
| UK | 41.60% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 24.46% | |
| North America | 21.51% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 6.90% | |
| Non-Classified | 2.86% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 1.71% | |
| South & Central America | 0.96% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Pound Sterling | 45.87% | |
| US Dollar | 33.22% | |
| Euro | 12.73% | |
| Cash | 6.90% | |
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 1.28% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 41.60% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 41.12% | |
Jersey
|
- | 0.48% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 24.46% | - | |
Luxembourg
|
- | 4.57% | |
Netherlands
|
- | 4.48% | |
France
|
- | 4.32% | |
Germany
|
- | 3.79% | |
Ireland
|
- | 2.79% | |
Italy
|
- | 1.78% | |
Switzerland
|
- | 0.85% | |
Denmark
|
- | 0.81% | |
Sweden
|
- | 0.68% | |
Norway
|
- | 0.40% | |
| North America | 21.51% | - | |
United States
|
- | 21.51% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 6.90% | - | |
| Non-Classified | 2.86% | - | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 1.71% | - | |
Australia
|
- | 1.71% | |
| South & Central America | 0.96% | - | |
Mexico
|
- | 0.65% | |
Cayman Islands
|
- | 0.31% | |
Fixed Interest Maturity Profile
| < 5Yr Maturity |
|
47.07% |
| 5Yr - 10Yr Maturity |
|
38.32% |
| Cash And Equivalents |
|
6.90% |
| > 15Yr Maturity |
|
4.25% |
| 10Yr - 15Yr Maturity |
|
2.19% |
| Unknown Maturity |
|
1.28% |
Fixed Interest Quality Profile
| BBB |
|
19.16% |
| AAA |
|
16.99% |
| AA |
|
13.72% |
| A |
|
4.75% |
| Sub-Investment Grade |
|
18.19% |
| Unknown Quality |
|
19.02% |
| Cash and Equivalents |
|
6.90% |
| Other Asset Types |
|
1.28% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ¾% Treasury Gilt 2023 | 9.72% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 2 | US TREASURY N/B 3.125% 11/15/2028 | 9.58% | Bonds | United States |
| 3 | US TREASURY N/B 2.625% 02/15/2029 | 7.41% | Bonds | United States |
| 4 | 1½% Treasury Gilt 2021 | 4.01% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 5 | HSBC BANK PLC 1.1875% | 0.96% | Banks | United Kingdom |
| 6 | WHITBREAD GROUP PLC 3.375% 10/16/2025 | 0.92% | Travel & Leisure | United Kingdom |
| 7 | NATURGY FINANCE BV | 0.91% | Gas, Water & Multiutilities | Netherlands |
| 8 | ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE SA 6% EMTN | 0.91% | Electricity | France |
| 9 | GAZPROM (GAZ CAPITAL SA) 4.25% 04/06/2024 | 0.89% | Oil & Gas Producers | Luxembourg |
| 10 | ORANGE SA 5.875% PERP RegS | 0.89% | Fixed Line Telecommunications | France |
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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 FundsLibrary, 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 | B3BW0G1 |
| Mex Code | PUASBD |
| Isin Code | GB00B3BW0G10 |
| Citi Code | D9K7 |
Fund Charges
| Base Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.40% |
| Additional Charges | 0.00% |
| Total Charges | 1.40% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the Artemis Strategic Bond Fund. That fund aims to achieve a combination of income and capital growth by investing predominantly in fixed income markets but may selectively invest in other markets. Equal emphasis is given to the security of capital and income although from time to time one may take prominence over the other in accordance with the strategy being pursued. |
| Benchmark | Markit iBoxx Sterling Non Gilts Overall |
| Sector | ABI Sterling Strategic Bond |
Ratings
| Morningstar Analyst Rating™ |  |
| FE Crown |  |
Important Information
Our 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 FundsLibrary, 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: Financial Express (FE). Please remember that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund and take no account of product charges, or the Annual Management Charge for any available PruFund funds. The application of charges may impact the overall performance. Please also note that our 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 gross income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up and you may not get back the amount 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 FundsLibrary, 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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