Valu-Trac VT Astute Balanced - 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
to
31/03/22
31/03/22
to
31/03/23
31/03/23
to
31/03/24
31/03/24
to
31/03/25
31/03/25
to
31/03/26
Fund 4.7% -5.3% 8.9% 3.3% 8.2%

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/03/26
5 Years to
31/03/26
10 Years to
31/03/26
Fund 6.8% 3.8% n/a

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
4¾% Treasury Gilt 2043 3.93
4⅜% Treasury Gilt 2054 3.00
4¼% Treasury Gilt 2040 2.99
5⅜% Treasury Gilt 2056 2.96
BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Class D 2.96
Goldman Sachs USD CMT 10 Daily Range Accrual 9.20% 1.84
Natixis 1474 EuroStoxx Banks Reverse Convertible (8% p.a.) MTN 1.60
Credit Agricole EuroStoxx Banks Income Autocall (2.215% Quarterly) Note 1.43
Goldman Sachs USD CMT 10 Daily Range Accrual 10.0% 1.39
NVIDIA CORPORATION 1.23
Total 23.34

Fund Aims

The investment objective of the Fund is to deliver total returns (comprised of income and capital growth) of the Consumer Prices Index + 1.5% over the long term (7 years) (net of management fees and underlying fund charges). Capital is in fact at risk and there is no guarantee that a positive return will be achieved over a seven year, or any, period.

Fund Manager

Scott Osborne manager for 5 years and 8 months

Photo of Scott Osborne As chief investment officer Scott is responsible for the day to day management of the VT Astute fund range. Scott started his career in 2014 as an Investment Analyst for Manchester based Fund of Funds proposition. Prior to joining Astute he worked as an Asset Class Strategist, responsible for third party fund research at a national DFM and European private bank. He has BSc in Biology from Liverpool John Moores and an MSc & PhD both from Liverpool University. Scott holds the IMC certificate and is a CFA Charter holder.

Fund Overview

Mid (02/04/2026) 131.63p
Historic yield 1.47%
Fund size (28/02/2026) £368.35m
Number of holdings 11619
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.68%
Launch date 20/07/2020

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 42.69%
  UK Gilts 16.91%
  International Bonds 15.28%
  UK Equities 5.58%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 3.00%
  UK Corporate Bonds 2.25%
  Investment Trusts 2.22%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.39%
  Money Market 1.13%
  Other Assets 9.54%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 28/02/26
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 42.69%
  UK Gilts 16.91%
  International Bonds 15.28%
  UK Equities 5.58%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 3.00%
  UK Corporate Bonds 2.25%
  Investment Trusts 2.22%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.39%
  Money Market 1.13%
  Other Assets 9.54%

Bond Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Bonds 34.44% - - -
 
Technology 11.62% - - -
 
Technology - 11.62% - -
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 6.66% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 3.86%
 
Computer Hardware - - - 1.25%
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 1.07%
 
Electronic Components - - - 0.37%
 
Electronic Office Equipment - - - 0.11%
 
Software & Computer Services - - 4.96% -
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 2.46%
 
Software - - - 1.93%
 
Computer Services - - - 0.57%
 
Financials 9.89% - - -
 
Financial Services - 4.33% - -
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - 2.22% -
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - - 2.22%
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 1.83% -
 
Investment Services - - - 0.79%
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 0.65%
 
Diversified Financial Services - - - 0.39%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 0.28% -
 
Financial Data & Systems - - - 0.15%
 
Mortgage Finance - - - 0.07%
 
Consumer Lending - - - 0.05%
 
Nonequity Investment Instruments - - 0.00% -
 
Nonequity Investment Instruments - - - 0.00%
 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.00% -
 
Mortgage REITs: Diversified - - - 0.00%
 
Banks - 4.00% - -
 
Banks - - 4.00% -
 
Banks - - - 4.00%
 
Insurance - 1.57% - -
 
Non-life Insurance - - 0.93% -
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 0.48%
 
Full Line Insurance - - - 0.26%
 
Insurance Brokers - - - 0.12%
 
Reinsurance - - - 0.07%
 
Life Insurance - - 0.64% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 0.64%
 
Non-Classified 8.95% - - -
 
Non-Classified - 7.64% - -
 
Non-Classified - - 7.64% -
 
Non-Classified - - - 7.64%
 
Industrials 7.82% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 6.49% - -
 
Industrial Support Services - - 1.50% -
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 0.61%
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 0.35%
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 0.30%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 0.20%
 
Security Services - - - 0.03%
 
Forms & Bulk Printing Services - - - 0.00%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 1.32% -
 
Electrical Components - - - 0.48%
 
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters - - - 0.35%
 
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter - - - 0.26%
 
Electronic Equipment: Pollution Control - - - 0.20%
 
Electronic Equipment: Other - - - 0.04%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 1.22% -
 
Machinery: Industrial - - - 0.62%
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 0.33%
 
Machinery: Tools - - - 0.11%
 
Machinery: Specialty - - - 0.06%
 
Machinery: Agricultural - - - 0.05%
 
Machinery: Engines - - - 0.05%
 
General Industrials - - 0.96% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 0.70%
 
Containers & Packaging - - - 0.10%
 
Plastics - - - 0.09%
 
Paints & Coatings - - - 0.05%
 
Glass - - - 0.00%
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 0.92% -
 
Aerospace - - - 0.58%
 
Defense - - - 0.34%
 
Industrial Transportation - - 0.58% -
 
Railroads - - - 0.15%
 
Transportation Services - - - 0.13%
 
Delivery Services - - - 0.08%
 
Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing - - - 0.06%
 
Commercial Vehicles & Parts - - - 0.05%
 
Trucking - - - 0.04%
 
Marine Transportation - - - 0.04%
 
Railroad Equipment - - - 0.02%
 
Construction & Materials - 1.33% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 1.33% -
 
Building: Climate Control - - - 0.41%
 
Construction - - - 0.31%
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 0.22%
 
Engineering & Contracting Services - - - 0.16%
 
Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing - - - 0.13%
 
Cement - - - 0.10%
 
Consumer Discretionary 6.39% - - -
 
Retail - 2.32% - -
 
Retailers - - 2.32% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 1.40%
 
Specialty Retailers - - - 0.40%
 
Home Improvement Retailers - - - 0.31%
 
Apparel Retailers - - - 0.21%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 1.57% - -
 
Personal Goods - - 0.42% -
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 0.24%
 
Cosmetics - - - 0.08%
 
Footwear - - - 0.06%
 
Luxury Items - - - 0.05%
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 0.42% -
 
Home Construction - - - 0.32%
 
Household Appliance - - - 0.08%
 
Household Furnishings - - - 0.02%
 
Household Equipment & Products - - - 0.00%
 
Consumer Services - - 0.39% -
 
Consumer Services: Misc. - - - 0.23%
 
Funeral Parlors & Cemetery - - - 0.06%
 
Vending & Catering Service - - - 0.05%
 
Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer - - - 0.04%
 
Education Services - - - 0.02%
 
Leisure Goods - - 0.34% -
 
Consumer Electronics - - - 0.19%
 
Electronic Entertainment - - - 0.08%
 
Photography - - - 0.03%
 
Toys - - - 0.02%
 
Recreational Products - - - 0.02%
 
Recreational Vehicles & Boats - - - 0.01%
 
Automobiles & Parts - 1.08% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 1.08% -
 
Automobiles - - - 0.82%
 
Auto Parts - - - 0.25%
 
Tires - - - 0.01%
 
Auto Services - - - 0.00%
 
Travel & Leisure - 0.91% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 0.91% -
 
Travel & Tourism - - - 0.32%
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.24%
 
Airlines - - - 0.15%
 
Hotels & Motels - - - 0.11%
 
Casinos & Gambling - - - 0.07%
 
Recreational Services - - - 0.03%
 
Media - 0.50% - -
 
Media - - 0.50% -
 
Entertainment - - - 0.27%
 
Media Agencies - - - 0.11%
 
Radio & TV Broadcasters - - - 0.10%
 
Publishing - - - 0.02%
 
Health Care 4.09% - - -
 
Health Care - 4.09% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 2.53% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 2.09%
 
Biotechnology - - - 0.44%
 
Cannabis Producers - - - 0.00%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 1.25% -
 
Medical Equipment - - - 0.94%
 
Medical Supplies - - - 0.28%
 
Medical Services - - - 0.03%
 
Health Care Providers - - 0.31% -
 
Health Care Management Services - - - 0.18%
 
Health Care Facilities - - - 0.08%
 
Health Care Services - - - 0.05%
 
Health Care: Misc. - - - 0.00%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 3.00% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 3.00% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 3.00% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 3.00%
 
Cash and Equivalents 2.53% - - -
 
Consumer Staples 2.39% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.49% - -
 
Food Producers - - 0.75% -
 
Food Products - - - 0.67%
 
Farming, Fishing, Ranching & Plantations - - - 0.04%
 
Fruit & Grain Processing - - - 0.03%
 
Sugar - - - 0.00%
 
Beverages - - 0.45% -
 
Soft Drinks - - - 0.28%
 
Brewers - - - 0.10%
 
Distillers & Vintners - - - 0.08%
 
Tobacco - - 0.29% -
 
Tobacco - - - 0.29%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 0.90% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 0.90% -
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 0.35%
 
Personal Products - - - 0.35%
 
Drug Retailers - - - 0.12%
 
Nondurable Household Products - - - 0.08%
 
Miscellaneous Consumer Staple Goods - - - 0.00%
 
Basic Materials 1.93% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 1.03% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 0.80% -
 
General Mining - - - 0.42%
 
Iron & Steel - - - 0.15%
 
Metal Fabricating - - - 0.09%
 
Copper - - - 0.07%
 
Nonferrous Metals - - - 0.05%
 
Aluminum - - - 0.01%
 
Precious Metals & Mining - - 0.18% -
 
Gold Mining - - - 0.17%
 
Platinum & Precious Metals - - - 0.01%
 
Diamonds & Gemstones - - - 0.00%
 
Industrial Materials - - 0.04% -
 
Paper - - - 0.03%
 
Diversified Materials - - - 0.01%
 
Forestry - - - 0.00%
 
Textile Products - - - 0.00%
 
Chemicals - 0.90% - -
 
Chemicals - - 0.90% -
 
Chemicals: Diversified - - - 0.46%
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 0.35%
 
Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers - - - 0.06%
 
Fertilizers - - - 0.03%
 
Utilities 1.81% - - -
 
Utilities - 1.81% - -
 
Electricity - - 0.86% -
 
Conventional Electricity - - - 0.78%
 
Alternative Electricity - - - 0.09%
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 0.66% -
 
Water - - - 0.37%
 
Multi-Utilities - - - 0.25%
 
Gas Distribution - - - 0.04%
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - 0.29% -
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - - 0.29%
 
Telecommunications 1.73% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 1.73% - -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 1.02% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 1.02%
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 0.71% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - 0.66%
 
Cable Television Services - - - 0.05%
 
Energy 1.69% - - -
 
Energy - 1.69% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 1.63% -
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 0.71%
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 0.44%
 
Oil Refining and Marketing - - - 0.22%
 
Pipelines - - - 0.12%
 
Oil Equipment & Services - - - 0.10%
 
Offshore Drilling & Other Services - - - 0.03%
 
Coal - - - 0.01%
 
Renewable Energy - - 0.06% -
 
Renewable Energy Equipment - - - 0.06%
 
Alternative Fuels - - - 0.01%
 
Real Estate 1.69% - - -
 
Real Estate - 1.69% - -
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 1.02% -
 
Industrial REITs - - - 0.18%
 
Other Specialty REITs - - - 0.13%
 
Residential REITs - - - 0.13%
 
Retail REITs - - - 0.12%
 
Health Care REITs - - - 0.12%
 
Diversified REITs - - - 0.10%
 
Infrastructure REITs - - - 0.07%
 
Office REITs - - - 0.06%
 
Storage REITs - - - 0.06%
 
Hotel & Lodging REITs - - - 0.03%
 
Timber REITs - - - 0.01%
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.67% -
 
Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 0.50%
 
Real Estate Services - - - 0.17%

Regional Allocation

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  North America 26.70%
  UK 24.74%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 16.81%
  Non-Classified 11.17%
  Emerging Asia 6.22%
  Japan 5.81%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 2.96%
  Cash and Equivalents 2.53%
  South & Central America 0.92%
  Other Regions 2.15%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 65.10%
  Pound Sterling 24.46%
  US Dollar 7.05%
  Euro 2.61%
  Cash 0.46%
  Unrecognised 0.25%
  Other Currencies 0.06%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
North America 26.70% -
 
United States - 25.99%
 
Canada - 0.71%
 
UK 24.74% -
 
United Kingdom - 24.73%
 
Jersey - 0.01%
 
Guernsey - 0.00%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 16.81% -
 
Luxembourg - 5.27%
 
Germany - 4.05%
 
France - 1.55%
 
Netherlands - 1.26%
 
Switzerland - 1.13%
 
Sweden - 0.82%
 
Ireland - 0.74%
 
Italy - 0.65%
 
Spain - 0.37%
 
Denmark - 0.28%
 
Belgium - 0.22%
 
Norway - 0.22%
 
Finland - 0.13%
 
Portugal - 0.08%
 
Austria - 0.04%
 
Iceland - 0.01%
 
Non-Classified 11.17% -
 
Emerging Asia 6.22% -
 
China - 1.71%
 
South Korea - 1.48%
 
Taiwan - 1.47%
 
India - 0.88%
 
Indonesia - 0.23%
 
Viet Nam - 0.15%
 
Kazakhstan - 0.10%
 
Philippines - 0.09%
 
Thailand - 0.08%
 
Malaysia - 0.02%
 
Japan 5.81% -
 
Japan - 5.81%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 2.96% -
 
Cash and Equivalents 2.53% -
 
South & Central America 0.92% -
 
Brazil - 0.66%
 
Mexico - 0.19%
 
Colombia - 0.04%
 
Argentina - 0.02%
 
Chile - 0.01%
 
Puerto Rico - 0.00%
 
Peru - 0.00%
 
Cayman Islands - 0.00%
 
Property 0.69% -
 
Middle East & Africa 0.54% -
 
South Africa - 0.31%
 
United Arab Emirates - 0.06%
 
Saudi Arabia - 0.05%
 
Egypt - 0.05%
 
Israel - 0.05%
 
Kuwait - 0.01%
 
Qatar - 0.01%
 
Developed Asia 0.47% -
 
Hong Kong - 0.44%
 
Singapore - 0.03%
 
Australia & New Zealand 0.32% -
 
Australia - 0.31%
 
New Zealand - 0.01%
 
Emerging Europe 0.13% -
 
Turkey - 0.06%
 
Poland - 0.03%
 
Greece - 0.01%
 
Romania - 0.01%
 
Czech Republic - 0.01%
 
Hungary - 0.01%
 
Russian Federation - 0.00%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
23.18%
Large
 
 
9.47%
Medium
 
 
6.20%
Small
 
 
2.59%
Micro
 
 
0.49%
Non-Classified
 
 
21.10%
Bonds
 
 
34.44%
Cash
 
 
2.53%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
9.28%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
 
 
7.82%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
 
 
3.90%
> 15Yr Maturity
 
 
13.44%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
2.53%
Unknown Maturity
 
 
4.14%
Other Asset Types
 
 
58.90%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AAA
 
 
0.33%
AA
 
 
17.70%
A
 
 
1.28%
BBB
 
 
1.80%
Sub-Investment Grade
 
 
2.30%
Unknown Quality
 
 
11.02%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
2.53%
Other Asset Types
 
 
63.04%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 4¾% Treasury Gilt 2043 3.93% Bonds United Kingdom
2 4⅜% Treasury Gilt 2054 3.00% Bonds United Kingdom
3 4¼% Treasury Gilt 2040 2.99% Bonds United Kingdom
4 5⅜% Treasury Gilt 2056 2.96% Bonds United Kingdom
5 BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Class D 2.96% Non-Classified Alternative Trading Strategies
6 Goldman Sachs USD CMT 10 Daily Range Accrual 9.20% 1.84% Bonds Germany
7 Natixis 1474 EuroStoxx Banks Reverse Convertible (8% p.a.) MTN 1.60% Bonds Luxembourg
8 Credit Agricole EuroStoxx Banks Income Autocall (2.215% Quarterly) Note 1.43% Bonds Luxembourg
9 Goldman Sachs USD CMT 10 Daily Range Accrual 10.0% 1.39% Bonds Germany
10 NVIDIA CORPORATION 1.23% Technology Hardware & Equipment United States

Identification Codes

Sedol Code BKWGB57
Mex Code -
Isin Code GB00BKWGB574
Citi Code BONQ

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.68%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The investment objective of the Fund is to deliver total returns (comprised of income and capital growth) of the Consumer Prices Index + 1.5% over the long term (7 years) (net of management fees and underlying fund charges). Capital is in fact at risk and there is no guarantee that a positive return will be achieved over a seven year, or any, period.
Benchmark A target for the Fund's performance has been set by reference to the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) +1.5% (the “Index”) over a seven year period.
Benchmark Category Target
IA Sector Unclassified

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 Biannually
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
31 March 31 May
30 September 30 November

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 2

Effect of Deductions

Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% Assuming a growth rate of 7.00%
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Fund Administration

Fund Trustee/Depository The National Westminster Bank plc
Fund Administrator Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited
Fund Registrar Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited
Fund Custodian RBC Investor Services Trust (London Branch)

Group Details

Group name Valu-Trac
Group address Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited Orton, Fochabers Moray Scotland IV32 7QE
Group telephone 01343 880217
Dealing telephone -
Email -
Homepage www.valu-trac.com/index.php
Fax number -

Dealing

Minimum Investment -
Minimum Top Up -
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy 4 days
Settlement Period: Sell 4 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 3