Valu-Trac VT Astute Conservative - Acc

Essentials Portfolio Analysis Background Data Investment Risk 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 4.5% -3.9% 6.7% 3.0% 5.6%
Sector -0.2% -5.9% 5.9% 3.3% 6.4%
Rank 2/54 11/57 22/60 44/63 47/65
Quartile 1 1 2 3 3

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/03/26
5 Years to
31/03/26
10 Years to
31/03/26
Fund 5.1% 3.1% n/a
Sector 5.2% 1.8% 2.9%
Rank 39/60 9/54 n/a
Quartile 3 1 n/a

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
4¼% Treasury Gilt 2040 8.13
BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Class D 5.05
4¾% Treasury Gilt 2043 4.52
5⅜% Treasury Gilt 2056 3.04
4⅜% Treasury Gilt 2054 3.02
Goldman Sachs USD CMT 10 Daily Range Accrual 9.20% 1.86
Credit Agricole Range Accrual GBP on Solactive Gilts 10Y 1.53
Credit Agricole EuroStoxx Banks Income Autocall (2.215% Quarterly) Note 1.41
Goldman Sachs USD CMT 10 Daily Range Accrual 10.0% 1.37
Natixis 1474 EuroStoxx Banks Reverse Convertible (8% p.a.) MTN 1.35
Total 31.28

Fund Aims

The investment objective of the Fund is to deliver total returns (comprised of income and capital growth) in line with the Consumer Prices Index over the long term (5 years) (net of 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 five 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) 121.09p
Historic yield 2.15%
Fund size (28/02/2026) £140.83m
Number of holdings 7232
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.70%
Launch date 20/07/2020

Asset Allocation

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  UK Gilts 29.54%
  International Equities 21.16%
  International Bonds 20.60%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 4.95%
  UK Corporate Bonds 4.42%
  UK Equities 2.77%
  Investment Trusts 1.85%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.59%
  Money Market 1.11%
  Other Assets 12.01%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 28/02/26
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  UK Gilts 29.54%
  International Equities 21.16%
  International Bonds 20.60%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 4.95%
  UK Corporate Bonds 4.42%
  UK Equities 2.77%
  Investment Trusts 1.85%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.59%
  Money Market 1.11%
  Other Assets 12.01%

Bond Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Bonds 54.56% - - -
 
Non-Classified 11.34% - - -
 
Non-Classified - 10.00% - -
 
Non-Classified - - 10.00% -
 
Non-Classified - - - 10.00%
 
Financials 5.67% - - -
 
Financial Services - 2.98% - -
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - 1.85% -
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - - 1.85%
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 0.99% -
 
Investment Services - - - 0.43%
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 0.37%
 
Diversified Financial Services - - - 0.18%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 0.14% -
 
Financial Data & Systems - - - 0.08%
 
Mortgage Finance - - - 0.04%
 
Consumer Lending - - - 0.02%
 
Nonequity Investment Instruments - - 0.00% -
 
Nonequity Investment Instruments - - - 0.00%
 
Banks - 1.91% - -
 
Banks - - 1.91% -
 
Banks - - - 1.91%
 
Insurance - 0.79% - -
 
Non-life Insurance - - 0.45% -
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 0.21%
 
Full Line Insurance - - - 0.14%
 
Insurance Brokers - - - 0.06%
 
Reinsurance - - - 0.04%
 
Life Insurance - - 0.33% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 0.33%
 
Technology 5.67% - - -
 
Technology - 5.67% - -
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 3.23% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 1.85%
 
Computer Hardware - - - 0.66%
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 0.50%
 
Electronic Components - - - 0.17%
 
Electronic Office Equipment - - - 0.04%
 
Software & Computer Services - - 2.44% -
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 1.21%
 
Software - - - 0.98%
 
Computer Services - - - 0.25%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 4.95% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 4.95% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 4.95% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 4.95%
 
Industrials 3.97% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 3.31% - -
 
Industrial Support Services - - 0.75% -
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 0.31%
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 0.18%
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 0.16%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 0.08%
 
Security Services - - - 0.01%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 0.72% -
 
Electrical Components - - - 0.24%
 
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters - - - 0.16%
 
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter - - - 0.16%
 
Electronic Equipment: Pollution Control - - - 0.13%
 
Electronic Equipment: Other - - - 0.02%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 0.56% -
 
Machinery: Industrial - - - 0.29%
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 0.15%
 
Machinery: Tools - - - 0.05%
 
Machinery: Engines - - - 0.03%
 
Machinery: Agricultural - - - 0.03%
 
Machinery: Specialty - - - 0.02%
 
General Industrials - - 0.51% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 0.37%
 
Containers & Packaging - - - 0.06%
 
Plastics - - - 0.05%
 
Paints & Coatings - - - 0.03%
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 0.47% -
 
Aerospace - - - 0.29%
 
Defense - - - 0.18%
 
Industrial Transportation - - 0.30% -
 
Railroads - - - 0.07%
 
Transportation Services - - - 0.07%
 
Delivery Services - - - 0.04%
 
Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing - - - 0.03%
 
Commercial Vehicles & Parts - - - 0.03%
 
Trucking - - - 0.03%
 
Marine Transportation - - - 0.02%
 
Railroad Equipment - - - 0.01%
 
Construction & Materials - 0.66% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 0.66% -
 
Building: Climate Control - - - 0.16%
 
Construction - - - 0.16%
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 0.12%
 
Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing - - - 0.09%
 
Engineering & Contracting Services - - - 0.08%
 
Cement - - - 0.05%
 
Consumer Discretionary 3.28% - - -
 
Retail - 1.21% - -
 
Retailers - - 1.21% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 0.72%
 
Specialty Retailers - - - 0.23%
 
Home Improvement Retailers - - - 0.15%
 
Apparel Retailers - - - 0.12%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 0.79% - -
 
Personal Goods - - 0.23% -
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 0.12%
 
Cosmetics - - - 0.04%
 
Footwear - - - 0.03%
 
Luxury Items - - - 0.03%
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 0.23% -
 
Home Construction - - - 0.17%
 
Household Appliance - - - 0.04%
 
Household Furnishings - - - 0.01%
 
Consumer Services - - 0.20% -
 
Consumer Services: Misc. - - - 0.13%
 
Funeral Parlors & Cemetery - - - 0.04%
 
Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer - - - 0.02%
 
Vending & Catering Service - - - 0.01%
 
Education Services - - - 0.00%
 
Leisure Goods - - 0.13% -
 
Consumer Electronics - - - 0.07%
 
Electronic Entertainment - - - 0.03%
 
Photography - - - 0.01%
 
Toys - - - 0.01%
 
Recreational Products - - - 0.01%
 
Automobiles & Parts - 0.52% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 0.52% -
 
Automobiles - - - 0.41%
 
Auto Parts - - - 0.10%
 
Tires - - - 0.00%
 
Auto Services - - - 0.00%
 
Travel & Leisure - 0.50% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 0.50% -
 
Travel & Tourism - - - 0.19%
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.13%
 
Airlines - - - 0.08%
 
Hotels & Motels - - - 0.06%
 
Casinos & Gambling - - - 0.03%
 
Recreational Services - - - 0.01%
 
Media - 0.27% - -
 
Media - - 0.27% -
 
Entertainment - - - 0.12%
 
Media Agencies - - - 0.07%
 
Radio & TV Broadcasters - - - 0.07%
 
Publishing - - - 0.01%
 
Cash and Equivalents 2.70% - - -
 
Health Care 1.90% - - -
 
Health Care - 1.90% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 1.17% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 0.99%
 
Biotechnology - - - 0.17%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 0.57% -
 
Medical Equipment - - - 0.43%
 
Medical Supplies - - - 0.12%
 
Medical Services - - - 0.02%
 
Health Care Providers - - 0.16% -
 
Health Care Management Services - - - 0.10%
 
Health Care Facilities - - - 0.03%
 
Health Care Services - - - 0.02%
 
Health Care: Misc. - - - 0.00%
 
Real Estate 1.23% - - -
 
Real Estate - 1.23% - -
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.93% -
 
Diversified REITs - - - 0.25%
 
Industrial REITs - - - 0.23%
 
Residential REITs - - - 0.08%
 
Other Specialty REITs - - - 0.08%
 
Health Care REITs - - - 0.07%
 
Retail REITs - - - 0.07%
 
Office REITs - - - 0.04%
 
Storage REITs - - - 0.04%
 
Infrastructure REITs - - - 0.04%
 
Hotel & Lodging REITs - - - 0.02%
 
Timber REITs - - - 0.01%
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.31% -
 
Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 0.22%
 
Real Estate Services - - - 0.08%
 
Consumer Staples 1.11% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 0.71% - -
 
Food Producers - - 0.39% -
 
Food Products - - - 0.35%
 
Fruit & Grain Processing - - - 0.02%
 
Farming, Fishing, Ranching & Plantations - - - 0.02%
 
Beverages - - 0.21% -
 
Soft Drinks - - - 0.12%
 
Brewers - - - 0.06%
 
Distillers & Vintners - - - 0.03%
 
Tobacco - - 0.11% -
 
Tobacco - - - 0.11%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 0.39% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 0.39% -
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 0.16%
 
Personal Products - - - 0.15%
 
Drug Retailers - - - 0.06%
 
Nondurable Household Products - - - 0.03%
 
Miscellaneous Consumer Staple Goods - - - 0.00%
 
Utilities 1.03% - - -
 
Utilities - 1.03% - -
 
Electricity - - 0.46% -
 
Conventional Electricity - - - 0.42%
 
Alternative Electricity - - - 0.04%
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 0.38% -
 
Water - - - 0.24%
 
Multi-Utilities - - - 0.12%
 
Gas Distribution - - - 0.02%
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - 0.19% -
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - - 0.19%
 
Basic Materials 0.93% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 0.49% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 0.39% -
 
General Mining - - - 0.19%
 
Iron & Steel - - - 0.07%
 
Metal Fabricating - - - 0.06%
 
Copper - - - 0.04%
 
Nonferrous Metals - - - 0.03%
 
Aluminum - - - 0.00%
 
Precious Metals & Mining - - 0.08% -
 
Gold Mining - - - 0.07%
 
Platinum & Precious Metals - - - 0.00%
 
Industrial Materials - - 0.02% -
 
Paper - - - 0.01%
 
Diversified Materials - - - 0.01%
 
Forestry - - - 0.00%
 
Chemicals - 0.44% - -
 
Chemicals - - 0.44% -
 
Chemicals: Diversified - - - 0.22%
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 0.18%
 
Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers - - - 0.02%
 
Fertilizers - - - 0.02%
 
Telecommunications 0.85% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 0.85% - -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 0.50% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.50%
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 0.34% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - 0.32%
 
Cable Television Services - - - 0.03%
 
Energy 0.82% - - -
 
Energy - 0.82% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 0.78% -
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 0.30%
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 0.24%
 
Oil Refining and Marketing - - - 0.11%
 
Pipelines - - - 0.06%
 
Oil Equipment & Services - - - 0.05%
 
Offshore Drilling & Other Services - - - 0.02%
 
Renewable Energy - - 0.04% -
 
Renewable Energy Equipment - - - 0.04%
 
Alternative Fuels - - - 0.00%

Regional Allocation

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  UK 36.76%
  North America 18.63%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 16.24%
  Non-Classified 13.21%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 5.05%
  Emerging Asia 2.80%
  Cash and Equivalents 2.70%
  Japan 2.41%
  Property 0.72%
  Other Regions 1.47%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 44.96%
  Pound Sterling 41.09%
  US Dollar 8.64%
  Euro 4.26%
  Unrecognised 0.49%
  Cash 0.48%
  Other Currencies 0.09%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
UK 36.76% -
 
United Kingdom - 36.75%
 
Jersey - 0.01%
 
Guernsey - 0.00%
 
North America 18.63% -
 
United States - 17.76%
 
Canada - 0.87%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 16.24% -
 
Luxembourg - 5.65%
 
Germany - 3.90%
 
France - 1.85%
 
Netherlands - 1.26%
 
Switzerland - 0.69%
 
Sweden - 0.49%
 
Ireland - 0.48%
 
Spain - 0.45%
 
Italy - 0.44%
 
Denmark - 0.35%
 
Belgium - 0.23%
 
Norway - 0.17%
 
Portugal - 0.12%
 
Finland - 0.10%
 
Austria - 0.04%
 
Iceland - 0.02%
 
Non-Classified 13.21% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 5.05% -
 
Emerging Asia 2.80% -
 
China - 0.76%
 
South Korea - 0.72%
 
Taiwan - 0.64%
 
India - 0.34%
 
Indonesia - 0.12%
 
Viet Nam - 0.09%
 
Kazakhstan - 0.06%
 
Philippines - 0.05%
 
Thailand - 0.04%
 
Cash and Equivalents 2.70% -
 
Japan 2.41% -
 
Japan - 2.41%
 
Property 0.72% -
 
South & Central America 0.51% -
 
Brazil - 0.35%
 
Mexico - 0.12%
 
Colombia - 0.02%
 
Argentina - 0.01%
 
Australia & New Zealand 0.40% -
 
Australia - 0.38%
 
New Zealand - 0.02%
 
Developed Asia 0.26% -
 
Hong Kong - 0.24%
 
Singapore - 0.02%
 
Middle East & Africa 0.22% -
 
South Africa - 0.14%
 
Egypt - 0.03%
 
United Arab Emirates - 0.02%
 
Israel - 0.02%
 
Emerging Europe 0.09% -
 
Turkey - 0.04%
 
Romania - 0.02%
 
Poland - 0.01%
 
Czech Republic - 0.01%
 
Hungary - 0.01%
 
Greece - 0.00%
 
Russian Federation - 0.00%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
11.40%
Large
 
 
4.60%
Medium
 
 
3.11%
Small
 
 
1.26%
Micro
 
 
0.33%
Non-Classified
 
 
22.05%
Bonds
 
 
54.56%
Cash
 
 
2.70%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
14.84%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
 
 
11.36%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
 
 
10.33%
> 15Yr Maturity
 
 
18.03%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
2.70%
Unknown Maturity
 
 
6.29%
Other Asset Types
 
 
36.45%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AAA
 
 
0.56%
AA
 
 
30.97%
A
 
 
3.33%
BBB
 
 
4.27%
Sub-Investment Grade
 
 
3.06%
Unknown Quality
 
 
12.37%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
2.70%
Other Asset Types
 
 
42.74%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 4¼% Treasury Gilt 2040 8.13% Bonds United Kingdom
2 BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Class D 5.05% Non-Classified Alternative Trading Strategies
3 4¾% Treasury Gilt 2043 4.52% Bonds United Kingdom
4 5⅜% Treasury Gilt 2056 3.04% Bonds United Kingdom
5 4⅜% Treasury Gilt 2054 3.02% Bonds United Kingdom
6 Goldman Sachs USD CMT 10 Daily Range Accrual 9.20% 1.86% Bonds Germany
7 Credit Agricole Range Accrual GBP on Solactive Gilts 10Y 1.53% Bonds Luxembourg
8 Credit Agricole EuroStoxx Banks Income Autocall (2.215% Quarterly) Note 1.41% Bonds Luxembourg
9 Goldman Sachs USD CMT 10 Daily Range Accrual 10.0% 1.37% Bonds Germany
10 Natixis 1474 EuroStoxx Banks Reverse Convertible (8% p.a.) MTN 1.35% Bonds Luxembourg

Identification Codes

Sedol Code BKWGB46
Mex Code -
Isin Code GB00BKWGB467
Citi Code BONR

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.70%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The investment objective of the Fund is to deliver total returns (comprised of income and capital growth) in line with the Consumer Prices Index over the long term (5 years) (net of 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 five year, or any, period.
Benchmark A target for the Fund's performance has been set by reference to the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) (the “Index”) over a five 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 3

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 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

Risk Analysis

Ratio Value
Alpha -1.34
Beta 1.23
Sharpe 0.27
Standard Deviation 5.95
Info Ratio -0.14

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital Yes
Emerging Markets No
Concentrated Portfolio No
Smaller Companies No
High Yield Bonds No
Sector Specific No
Geared Investments No
Value of Investments Yes
Investments Long Term Yes
Property Yes
Exchange Rate Yes
Higher Risk No
Performance Charges No
Derivative Exposure Yes
Offshore No
Income Eroding Capital Growth No
Umbrella Liabilities No
New Fund Yes
Solvency of Depository No
Solvency of Bond Issuers No
Ethical Restrictions No
Liquidity Yes
Returns Are Not Guaranteed Yes
Inflation Yes
Taxation and Tax Relief Yes

Fund Specific Risks

Charges to Capital

Part, or all of the periodic annual management fee(s) and expenses may be charged to capital which could increase the potential for the capital value of your investment to be eroded. Your capital could also decrease if income withdrawals exceed the growth rate of the fund(s).

Value of Investments

The value of investments, and any income can fall, as well as rise, so you could get back less than you invested. Neither capital nor income is guaranteed.

Investments Long Term

Investments should be regarded as long term and are not suitable for money which may be needed in the short term, you should always have a sufficient cash reserve.

Property

The fund invests in Property funds, property shares or direct property. In particular the following risks will apply:- The property market is illiquid and this can, in exceptional circumstances, lead to times in which clients are unable to dispose of part or all of their holding. Property valuations are made by independent agents but are ultimately subjective and a matter of judgement. Property transaction costs are high (typically around 7% due to legal costs, valuations and stamp duty)

Exchange Rate

This fund invests in securities outside the UK. The value of investments and any income from them may therefore decrease or increase as a result of changes in exchange rates between currencies.

Derivative Exposure

The fund invests in derivatives as part of its investment strategy, over and above their use for Efficient Portfolio Management (EPM). Investors should be aware that the use of these instruments can, under certain circumstances, increase the volatility and risk profile of the Fund beyond that expected of a fund that only invests in equities. The fund may also be exposed to the risk that the company issuing the derivative may not honour their obligations which in turn could lead to losses arising.

New Fund

The charges and expenses may make up a higher proportion of a newly launched fund than initially estimated.

Liquidity

This fund can suffer from partial or total illiquidity, which may lead to considerable price fluctuations and the inability to redeem your investment.

Returns Are Not Guaranteed

What you receive when you sell your investment is not guaranteed; it depends on how your investments perform.

Inflation

Inflation will reduce the real value of your investments in future.

Taxation and Tax Relief

Levels of taxation and tax relief are subject to change.