Valu-Trac VT AJ Bell Responsible Growth Class I Acc

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

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

31/08/20
to
31/08/21		 31/08/21
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31/08/22		 31/08/22
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31/08/23		 31/08/23
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31/08/24		 31/08/24
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31/08/25
Fund n/a -4.1% 0.4% 13.6% 9.0%
Sector 19.2% -5.9% 0.0% 11.9% 8.5%
Rank n/a 48/140 76/147 60/153 80/160
Quartile n/a 2 3 2 2

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/08/25		 5 Years to
31/08/25		 10 Years to
31/08/25
Fund 7.5% n/a n/a
Sector 6.7% 6.4% 6.5%
Rank 67/147 n/a n/a
Quartile 2 n/a n/a

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
NVIDIA CORPORATION 2.38
MICROSOFT CORPORATION 2.09
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED 1.59
TESLA 0.91
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED 0.87
ALPHABET 0.78
ALPHABET 0.67
HSBC HOLDINGS 0.53
GSK 0.52
BARCLAYS 0.52
Total 10.87

Fund Aims

The investment objective of VT AJ Bell Responsible Growth is to achieve capital growth over the long-term (5 years) through investment in assets with a responsible strategy that follow a responsible strategy. Capital is in fact at risk and there is no guarantee that capital growth will be achieved over a 5 year, or any, period

Fund Manager

AJ Bell Investments LLP manager for 4 years and 9 months

Photo of AJ Bell Investments LLP TBC

Fund Overview

Mid (17/09/2025) 137.47p
Historic yield -
Fund size (31/07/2025) £173.02m
Number of holdings 2969
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.45%
Launch date 23/11/2020

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 41.91%
  UK Equities 10.14%
  International Bonds 3.06%
  Cash and Equivalents 2.60%
  Property 0.45%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.12%
  Money Market 0.00%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.00%
  Other Assets 41.72%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/07/25
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 41.91%
  UK Equities 10.14%
  International Bonds 3.06%
  Cash and Equivalents 2.60%
  Property 0.45%
  UK Corporate Bonds 0.12%
  Money Market 0.00%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.00%
  Other Assets 41.72%

Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
 Non-Classified 41.82% - - -
 
 Non-Classified - 41.70% - -
 
 Non-Classified - - 41.70% -
 
 Non-Classified - - - 41.70%
 
 Technology 13.95% - - -
 
 Technology - 13.95% - -
 
 Software & Computer Services - - 8.14% -
 
 Software - - - 3.89%
 
 Consumer Digital Services - - - 2.86%
 
 Computer Services - - - 1.39%
 
 Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 5.82% -
 
 Semiconductors - - - 4.67%
 
 Production Technology Equipment - - - 0.58%
 
 Computer Hardware - - - 0.41%
 
 Electronic Components - - - 0.12%
 
 Electronic Office Equipment - - - 0.03%
 
 Financials 10.38% - - -
 
 Banks - 5.96% - -
 
 Banks - - 5.96% -
 
 Banks - - - 5.96%
 
 Insurance - 2.38% - -
 
 Non-life Insurance - - 1.27% -
 
 Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 1.00%
 
 Insurance Brokers - - - 0.15%
 
 Full Line Insurance - - - 0.11%
 
 Life Insurance - - 1.11% -
 
 Life Insurance - - - 1.11%
 
 Financial Services - 2.05% - -
 
 Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 1.62% -
 
 Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 0.81%
 
 Investment Services - - - 0.79%
 
 Diversified Financial Services - - - 0.01%
 
 Finance & Credit Services - - 0.42% -
 
 Financial Data & Systems - - - 0.29%
 
 Consumer Lending - - - 0.13%
 
 Mortgage Finance - - - 0.01%
 
 Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.01% -
 
 Mortgage REITs: Residential - - - 0.01%
 
 Consumer Discretionary 8.58% - - -
 
 Consumer Products & Services - 2.91% - -
 
 Leisure Goods - - 1.23% -
 
 Consumer Electronics - - - 0.54%
 
 Electronic Entertainment - - - 0.42%
 
 Recreational Vehicles & Boats - - - 0.24%
 
 Recreational Products - - - 0.01%
 
 Photography - - - 0.01%
 
 Consumer Services - - 0.74% -
 
 Vending & Catering Service - - - 0.45%
 
 Consumer Services: Misc. - - - 0.23%
 
 Education Services - - - 0.03%
 
 Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer - - - 0.02%
 
 Household Goods & Home Construction - - 0.72% -
 
 Home Construction - - - 0.63%
 
 Household Appliance - - - 0.09%
 
 Household Equipment & Products - - - 0.00%
 
 Personal Goods - - 0.23% -
 
 Clothing & Accessories - - - 0.16%
 
 Cosmetics - - - 0.03%
 
 Luxury Items - - - 0.02%
 
 Footwear - - - 0.02%
 
 Retail - 2.87% - -
 
 Retailers - - 2.87% -
 
 Diversified Retailers - - - 1.74%
 
 Home Improvement Retailers - - - 0.65%
 
 Specialty Retailers - - - 0.30%
 
 Apparel Retailers - - - 0.18%
 
 Automobiles & Parts - 1.45% - -
 
 Automobiles & Parts - - 1.45% -
 
 Automobiles - - - 1.43%
 
 Auto Parts - - - 0.02%
 
 Tires - - - 0.00%
 
 Travel & Leisure - 0.74% - -
 
 Travel & Leisure - - 0.74% -
 
 Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.35%
 
 Travel & Tourism - - - 0.17%
 
 Hotels & Motels - - - 0.12%
 
 Airlines - - - 0.09%
 
 Recreational Services - - - 0.00%
 
 Media - 0.60% - -
 
 Media - - 0.60% -
 
 Entertainment - - - 0.34%
 
 Media Agencies - - - 0.14%
 
 Publishing - - - 0.07%
 
 Radio & TV Broadcasters - - - 0.06%
 
 Industrials 7.42% - - -
 
 Industrial Goods & Services - 6.88% - -
 
 Industrial Support Services - - 3.37% -
 
 Transaction Processing Services - - - 1.36%
 
 Professional Business Support Services - - - 1.05%
 
 Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 0.43%
 
 Industrial Suppliers - - - 0.34%
 
 Security Services - - - 0.20%
 
 General Industrials - - 1.10% -
 
 Diversified Industrials - - - 0.87%
 
 Paints & Coatings - - - 0.14%
 
 Containers & Packaging - - - 0.07%
 
 Plastics - - - 0.01%
 
 Glass - - - 0.01%
 
 Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 0.92% -
 
 Electrical Components - - - 0.35%
 
 Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters - - - 0.26%
 
 Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter - - - 0.23%
 
 Electronic Equipment: Pollution Control - - - 0.08%
 
 Industrial Transportation - - 0.76% -
 
 Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing - - - 0.28%
 
 Transportation Services - - - 0.13%
 
 Delivery Services - - - 0.12%
 
 Railroads - - - 0.09%
 
 Trucking - - - 0.06%
 
 Marine Transportation - - - 0.04%
 
 Railroad Equipment - - - 0.03%
 
 Commercial Vehicles & Parts - - - 0.00%
 
 Industrial Engineering - - 0.66% -
 
 Machinery: Industrial - - - 0.42%
 
 Machinery: Agricultural - - - 0.11%
 
 Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 0.07%
 
 Machinery: Tools - - - 0.02%
 
 Machinery: Engines - - - 0.02%
 
 Machinery: Specialty - - - 0.02%
 
 Aerospace & Defence - - 0.06% -
 
 Defense - - - 0.06%
 
 Construction & Materials - 0.54% - -
 
 Construction & Materials - - 0.54% -
 
 Building: Climate Control - - - 0.13%
 
 Building Materials: Other - - - 0.11%
 
 Construction - - - 0.11%
 
 Engineering & Contracting Services - - - 0.09%
 
 Cement - - - 0.07%
 
 Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing - - - 0.03%
 
 Health Care 4.46% - - -
 
 Health Care - 4.46% - -
 
 Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 3.10% -
 
 Pharmaceuticals - - - 2.79%
 
 Biotechnology - - - 0.31%
 
 Medical Equipment & Services - - 0.88% -
 
 Medical Equipment - - - 0.45%
 
 Medical Supplies - - - 0.39%
 
 Medical Services - - - 0.04%
 
 Health Care Providers - - 0.47% -
 
 Health Care Management Services - - - 0.25%
 
 Health Care Facilities - - - 0.17%
 
 Health Care Services - - - 0.05%
 
 Bonds 3.18% - - -
 
 Consumer Staples 3.04% - - -
 
 Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 1.99% - -
 
 Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 1.99% -
 
 Personal Products - - - 0.76%
 
 Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 0.64%
 
 Nondurable Household Products - - - 0.41%
 
 Drug Retailers - - - 0.17%
 
 Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.05% - -
 
 Beverages - - 0.53% -
 
 Soft Drinks - - - 0.47%
 
 Distillers & Vintners - - - 0.05%
 
 Brewers - - - 0.02%
 
 Food Producers - - 0.51% -
 
 Food Products - - - 0.50%
 
 Fruit & Grain Processing - - - 0.01%
 
 Farming, Fishing, Ranching & Plantations - - - 0.01%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 2.60% - - -
 
 Telecommunications 1.61% - - -
 
 Telecommunications - 1.61% - -
 
 Telecommunications Service Providers - - 1.43% -
 
 Telecommunications Services - - - 1.30%
 
 Cable Television Services - - - 0.13%
 
 Telecommunications Equipment - - 0.18% -
 
 Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.18%
 
 Real Estate 1.28% - - -
 
 Real Estate - 1.28% - -
 
 Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.79% -
 
 Other Specialty REITs - - - 0.21%
 
 Infrastructure REITs - - - 0.18%
 
 Industrial REITs - - - 0.17%
 
 Diversified REITs - - - 0.09%
 
 Health Care REITs - - - 0.08%
 
 Office REITs - - - 0.05%
 
 Storage REITs - - - 0.02%
 
 Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.49% -
 
 Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 0.33%
 
 Real Estate Services - - - 0.17%
 
 Basic Materials 0.96% - - -
 
 Chemicals - 0.52% - -
 
 Chemicals - - 0.52% -
 
 Chemicals: Diversified - - - 0.33%
 
 Specialty Chemicals - - - 0.12%
 
 Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers - - - 0.07%
 
 Fertilizers - - - 0.01%
 
 Basic Resources - 0.44% - -
 
 Industrial Metals & Mining - - 0.27% -
 
 Copper - - - 0.10%
 
 Iron & Steel - - - 0.08%
 
 Metal Fabricating - - - 0.05%
 
 Nonferrous Metals - - - 0.02%
 
 Aluminum - - - 0.01%
 
 General Mining - - - 0.00%
 
 Precious Metals & Mining - - 0.14% -
 
 Gold Mining - - - 0.12%
 
 Platinum & Precious Metals - - - 0.02%
 
 Industrial Materials - - 0.03% -
 
 Paper - - - 0.02%
 
 Diversified Materials - - - 0.01%
 
 Utilities 0.62% - - -
 
 Utilities - 0.62% - -
 
 Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 0.24% -
 
 Water - - - 0.21%
 
 Gas Distribution - - - 0.03%
 
 Electricity - - 0.22% -
 
 Conventional Electricity - - - 0.16%
 
 Alternative Electricity - - - 0.05%
 
 Waste & Disposal Services - - 0.16% -
 
 Waste & Disposal Services - - - 0.16%
 
 Energy 0.10% - - -
 
 Energy - 0.10% - -
 
 Renewable Energy - - 0.05% -
 
 Renewable Energy Equipment - - - 0.05%
 
 Non-Renewable Energy - - 0.05% -
 
 Oil Refining and Marketing - - - 0.03%
 
 Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 0.01%
 
 Oil Equipment & Services - - - 0.01%
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies 0.00% - - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - 0.00% - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - 0.00% -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 0.00%

Regional Allocation

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  Non-Classified 42.41%
  North America 23.13%
  UK 10.32%
  Emerging Asia 9.33%
  Japan 7.13%
  Cash and Equivalents 2.60%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 1.50%
  Middle East & Africa 1.14%
  South & Central America 0.95%
  Other Regions 1.50%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 96.44%
  US Dollar 2.52%
  Euro 0.60%
  Cash 0.38%
  Pound Sterling 0.05%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
 Non-Classified 42.41% -
 
 North America 23.13% -
 
 United States - 22.94%
 
 Canada - 0.20%
 
 UK 10.32% -
 
 United Kingdom - 10.26%
 
 Jersey - 0.05%
 
 Emerging Asia 9.33% -
 
 China - 4.22%
 
 Taiwan - 2.38%
 
 India - 1.60%
 
 South Korea - 0.64%
 
 Malaysia - 0.24%
 
 Thailand - 0.19%
 
 Indonesia - 0.03%
 
 Philippines - 0.01%
 
 Pakistan - 0.00%
 
 Japan 7.13% -
 
 Japan - 7.13%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 2.60% -
 
 Developed Europe - Excl UK 1.50% -
 
 Ireland - 0.54%
 
 Netherlands - 0.23%
 
 Switzerland - 0.15%
 
 Germany - 0.14%
 
 France - 0.13%
 
 Luxembourg - 0.12%
 
 Italy - 0.09%
 
 Spain - 0.03%
 
 Sweden - 0.02%
 
 Portugal - 0.02%
 
 Austria - 0.01%
 
 Belgium - 0.01%
 
 Norway - 0.00%
 
 Middle East & Africa 1.14% -
 
 South Africa - 0.60%
 
 United Arab Emirates - 0.23%
 
 Saudi Arabia - 0.12%
 
 Kuwait - 0.09%
 
 Qatar - 0.08%
 
 Egypt - 0.01%
 
 South & Central America 0.95% -
 
 Brazil - 0.41%
 
 Cayman Islands - 0.28%
 
 Mexico - 0.18%
 
 Colombia - 0.04%
 
 Chile - 0.03%
 
 Peru - 0.01%
 
 Dominican Republic - 0.00%
 
 Developed Asia 0.77% -
 
 Hong Kong - 0.74%
 
 Singapore - 0.03%
 
 Emerging Europe 0.36% -
 
 Bulgaria - 0.14%
 
 Greece - 0.08%
 
 Poland - 0.06%
 
 Turkey - 0.05%
 
 Czech Republic - 0.02%
 
 Hungary - 0.00%
 
 Russian Federation - 0.00%
 
 Property 0.35% -
 
 Australia & New Zealand 0.03% -
 
 Australia - 0.03%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
31.07%
Large
 
 
12.44%
Medium
 
 
3.01%
Small
 
 
0.26%
Non-Classified
 
 
47.44%
Bonds
 
 
3.18%
Cash
 
 
2.60%

Top 10 Fund Holdings

Name % Weight Sector Country
1 XTrackers Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG UCITS ETF 1C 17.58% Managed Funds Managed Funds
2 Amundi ETF Index MSCI Europe SRI UCITS ETF DR 15.23% Managed Funds Managed Funds
3 XTrackers Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG UCITS ETF 1C 10.96% Managed Funds Managed Funds
4 UBS (Lux) Fund Solutions UBS MSCI United Kingdom IMI Socially Responsible UCITS ETF GBP dis - 10.57% Managed Funds Managed Funds
5 Amundi ETF MSCI UK IMI SRI UCITS ETF GBP C 10.54% Managed Funds Managed Funds
6 Amundi ETF Amundi MSCI Emerging Ex China UCITS ETF Acc 7.99% Managed Funds Managed Funds
7 iShares iShares IV plc MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF 7.12% Managed Funds Managed Funds
8 iShares iShares IV plc MSCI USA SRI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 3.87% Managed Funds Managed Funds
9 Invesco Markets Plc Invesco Global High Yield Corporate Bond ESG Climate Transition UCITS ETF GBP PfHedged 3.14% Managed Funds Managed Funds
10 Legal & General ICAV L&G ESG Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Class C UNHDG 3.02% Managed Funds Managed Funds

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 NVIDIA CORPORATION 2.38% Technology Hardware & Equipment United States
2 MICROSOFT CORPORATION 2.09% Software & Computer Services United States
3 TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED 1.59% Technology Hardware & Equipment Taiwan
4 TESLA 0.91% Automobiles & Parts United States
5 ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED 0.87% Retailers China
6 ALPHABET 0.78% Software & Computer Services United States
7 ALPHABET 0.67% Software & Computer Services United States
8 HSBC HOLDINGS 0.53% Banks United Kingdom
9 GSK 0.52% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology United Kingdom
10 BARCLAYS 0.52% Banks United Kingdom

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology 0.76% 13.19% - - - - - - 13.95%
Telecommunications 0.05% 1.56% - - - - - - 1.61%
Financials 3.25% 7.12% - - - 0.01% 0.01% - 10.39%
Real Estate 0.16% 0.69% - - - 0.44% - - 1.28%
Consumer Discretionary 1.40% 7.18% - - - - - - 8.58%
Consumer Staples 1.30% 1.74% - - - - - - 3.04%
Energy 0.01% 0.09% - - - - - - 0.10%
Utilities 0.16% 0.45% - - - - - - 0.62%
Health Care 1.13% 3.32% - - - - - - 4.46%
Industrials 1.67% 5.76% - - - - - - 7.42%
Basic Materials 0.21% 0.75% - - - - - - 0.96%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 2.60% 2.60%
Bonds - - 0.12% 3.06% - - - - 3.18%
Non-Classified 0.04% 0.05% - - - - 41.71% - 41.81%

Identification Codes

Sedol Code BN0S2V9
Mex Code -
Isin Code GB00BN0S2V92
Citi Code WPKC

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.45%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The investment objective of VT AJ Bell Responsible Growth is to achieve capital growth over the long-term (5 years) through investment in assets with a responsible strategy that follow a responsible strategy. Capital is in fact at risk and there is no guarantee that capital growth will be achieved over a 5 year, or any, period
Benchmark NONE - The Fund is assigned to the Flexible Investment IA sector and this can be used as a comparator of performance for the Fund.
Benchmark Category Comparator
IA Sector Flexible Investment

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 3 days
Settlement Period: Sell 3 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 3