Fund Aims
The investment objective is to provide a combination of income and capital growth over any 7 year period.
Fund Managers
Craig Bonthron manager for:
9 years 11 months
Craig Bonthron is an investment manager in the Equities team, responsible for co-managing global equities portfolios. He joined us in 2014 from SWIP, where he was investment director in global equities and was the joint fund manager of the SWIP Global Sustainable Equity fund and the SWIP Global Islamic Equity Fund. In addition Craig also had analysis responsibilities for the tech, energy and utility sectors. Prior to SWIP, he was a portfolio manager at Kleinwort Benson Investors, a member of the global environmental equity team, and co-manager of the KBI Global Water Fund. Craig has a 1st Class honours degree in Building Surveying, an MSc with Distinction in Business Information Technology Systems from Strathclyde Business School.
Neil Goddin manager for:
10 years 9 months
Neil Goddin is Head of Equity Quantitative Analysis and also has joint responsibility for managing funds within the Global Equities team. In addition to investment management responsibilities, he leads the team responsible for building and maintaining the Kames equity investment screen, which is used across the equity team, and advising on optimising risk levels in the funds. Neil’s role differs from most typical quant professionals as he sits within the fundamental team, has joint responsibility for managing funds and is an integral part of the equity team; rather than the more traditional model where quant teams sit separately, away from investors. Neil joined us in 2012 from LV Asset Management where he was Head of Investment Risk. Prior to that, he worked for WestLB Mellon Asset Management and Deutsche Asset Management in various risk-management roles. He has 20 years’ industry experience and is a Certified Risk Manager by the Global Association of Risk Professionals*.
Fund Overview
Price
Bid
185.70p
Offer
185.70p
(24/04/2020)
Annual Management Charge
1.50%
Top 10 Holdings
|
Stock Name |
% Weight |
NVIDIA CORPORATION |
5.4%
|
MICROSOFT CORPORATION |
4.1%
|
TERNA SPA |
3.8%
|
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES |
3.5%
|
American Tower Corporation American Tower Corp Ord USD0.01 |
3.4%
|
HDFC BANK LIMITED |
3.3%
|
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED |
3.2%
|
NASDAQ |
3.1%
|
ASTRAZENECA |
3.1%
|
KEYENCE CORPORATION |
3.0%
|
Total
|
35.8%
|
Equity Sector Allocation
Technology |
25.7%
|
Industrial Goods & Services |
24.2%
|
Health Care |
12.4%
|
Utilities |
7.3%
|
Banks |
6.0%
|
Travel & Leisure |
4.1%
|
Construction & Materials |
3.4%
|
Real Estate |
3.4%
|
Financial Services |
3.1%
|
Insurance |
2.5%
|
Other |
5.3%
|
Cash and Equivalents |
2.4%
|
Data accurate at: 31/05/2025
Performance figures show total return with no initial charge and net income reinvested, except for Offshore funds which show gross income reinvested.
Cumulative performance figures are calculated from the previous working day.
Discrete performance figures are calculated from the previous month end.
Data accurate at: 31/05/2025
Asset Allocation
|
International Equities
|
86.7%
|
|
UK Equities
|
10.9%
|
|
Cash & Equivalents
|
2.4%
|
Equity Sector Allocation
ICB Industries
ICB Supersectors
ICB Sectors
ICB Subsectors
ICB Industries
Industrials |
|
27.6% |
Technology |
|
25.7% |
Health Care |
|
12.4% |
Financials |
|
11.7% |
Utilities |
|
7.3% |
Consumer Discretionary |
|
6.0% |
Real Estate |
|
3.4% |
Consumer Staples |
|
2.4% |
Cash and Equivalents |
|
2.4% |
Telecommunications |
|
1.0% |
Alternative Trading Strategies |
|
0.0% |
ICB Supersectors
Technology |
|
25.7% |
Industrial Goods & Services |
|
24.2% |
Health Care |
|
12.4% |
Utilities |
|
7.3% |
Banks |
|
6.0% |
Travel & Leisure |
|
4.1% |
Construction & Materials |
|
3.4% |
Real Estate |
|
3.4% |
Financial Services |
|
3.1% |
Insurance |
|
2.5% |
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores |
|
2.4% |
Cash and Equivalents |
|
2.4% |
Consumer Products & Services |
|
1.9% |
Telecommunications |
|
1.0% |
Alternative Trading Strategies |
|
0.0% |
ICB Sectors
Software & Computer Services |
|
14.4% |
Electronic & Electrical Equipment |
|
13.9% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
|
11.4% |
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology |
|
8.1% |
Banks |
|
6.0% |
Industrial Support Services |
|
5.8% |
Medical Equipment & Services |
|
4.3% |
Travel & Leisure |
|
4.1% |
Electricity |
|
3.8% |
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities |
|
3.5% |
Construction & Materials |
|
3.4% |
Real Estate Investment Trusts |
|
3.4% |
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services |
|
3.1% |
Non-life Insurance |
|
2.5% |
Industrial Transportation |
|
2.5% |
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores |
|
2.4% |
Cash and Equivalents |
|
2.4% |
Industrial Engineering |
|
2.0% |
Household Goods & Home Construction |
|
1.9% |
Telecommunications Equipment |
|
1.0% |
Alternative Trading Strategies |
|
0.0% |
ICB Subsectors
Semiconductors |
|
11.4% |
Banks |
|
6.0% |
Professional Business Support Services |
|
5.8% |
Consumer Digital Services |
|
5.6% |
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter |
|
5.2% |
Software |
|
4.8% |
Pharmaceuticals |
|
4.3% |
Medical Equipment |
|
4.3% |
Computer Services |
|
3.9% |
Conventional Electricity |
|
3.8% |
Biotechnology |
|
3.8% |
Water |
|
3.5% |
Infrastructure REITs |
|
3.4% |
Investment Services |
|
3.1% |
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters |
|
3.0% |
Electronic Equipment: Pollution Control |
|
2.9% |
Electrical Components |
|
2.8% |
Full Line Insurance |
|
2.5% |
Recreational Services |
|
2.5% |
Railroad Equipment |
|
2.5% |
Personal Products |
|
2.4% |
Cash and Equivalents |
|
2.4% |
Machinery: Construction & Handling |
|
2.0% |
Home Construction |
|
1.9% |
Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing |
|
1.9% |
Travel & Tourism |
|
1.6% |
Building Materials: Other |
|
1.5% |
Telecommunications Equipment |
|
1.0% |
Alternative Trading Strategies |
|
0.0% |
Interactive Sector Breakdown

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Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
Top 10 Holdings
|
---|
| Stock name | % Weight | Country | Sector |
1 | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 5.4 %
| United States | Technology |
2 | MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 4.1 %
| United States | Technology |
3 | TERNA SPA | 3.8 %
| Italy | Utilities |
4 | ESSENTIAL UTILITIES | 3.5 %
| United States | Utilities |
5 | American Tower Corporation American Tower Corp Ord USD0.01 | 3.4 %
| United States | Real Estate |
6 | HDFC BANK LIMITED | 3.3 %
| India | Financials |
7 | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | 3.2 %
| Taiwan | Technology |
8 | NASDAQ | 3.1 %
| United States | Financials |
9 | ASTRAZENECA | 3.1 %
| United Kingdom | Health Care |
10 | KEYENCE CORPORATION | 3.0 %
| Japan | Industrials |
|
FL Dual Aspect Analysis
|
---|
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Managed Funds | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total |
Technology | 4.3%
| 21.4%
| | | | | | | | 25.7%
|
Telecommunications | | 1.0%
| | | | | | | | 1.0%
|
Financials | | 11.7%
| | | | | | | | 11.7%
|
Real Estate | | 3.4%
| | | | | | | | 3.4%
|
Consumer Discretionary | 3.5%
| 2.5%
| | | | | | | | 6.0%
|
Consumer Staples | | 2.4%
| | | | | | | | 2.4%
|
Utilities | | 7.3%
| | | | | | | | 7.3%
|
Health Care | 3.1%
| 9.3%
| | | | | | | | 12.4%
|
Industrials | | 27.6%
| | | | | | | | 27.6%
|
Cash and Equivalents | | | | | | | | | 2.4%
| 2.4%
|
Non-Classified | | | | | | | | 0.0%
| | 0.0%
|
Total | 10.9%
| 86.7%
| | | | | | 0.0%
| 2.4%
| 100.0%
|
Distribution Details
Income Frequency
Annually
Distribution Type
Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis
Net
Charges
Discounted initial charge
0.000%
Net discounted AMC
0.750%
Annual Management Charge
1.50%
Distribution Dates
Ex dividend date(s) |
Income payment date(s) |
01st August |
30th November |
Ratings
Aims & Benchmark
Benchmark
Investment Association Global Equity sector
Aims
The investment objective is to provide a combination of income and capital growth over any 7 year period.
Fund Administration
Fund Trustee/Depository
Citibank
Fund Administrator
Citibank
Fund Registrar
Northern Trust Global Services Limited
Fund Background
Valuation point
Daily 12:00
Fund currency
Pound Sterling
Fund domicile
United Kingdom
Group Details
Group name
Aegon Asset Management
Group address
3 Lochside Avenue
Edinburgh Park
EDINBURGH
EH12 9SA
Group telephone
0800 45 44 22
Dealing telephone
0800 169 5186
Dealing
Settlement period: buy
3 days
Settlement period: sell
3 days
Data accurate at: 31/05/2025
Concentration Coefficient*
35
*A measure of portfolio concentration, e.g. where the fund coefficient is 25, this means the portfolio concentration is equivalent to holding 25 equally weighted stocks.
Risk Factors
Concentrated Portfolio
No
Investments Long Term
Yes
Fund Specific Risks |
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Emerging Markets - The fund invests in emerging markets. Generally less well regulated than the UK. There
is an increased chance of political and economic instability with less reliable custody, dealing and settlement
arrangements. The market(s) can be less liquid. If a fund investing in markets is affected by currency exchange rates,
the investment could either increase or decrease. These investments therefore carry more risk.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Higher Risk - This fund is specifically aimed at sophisticated investors and is particularly high risk, because
it concentrates on a region that may be exposed to unusual political or economic risks. You should only invest if you are
comfortable with the specific risks pertaining to the fund in question. If you are not familiar with these you should ask
us for a copy of the provider's key features and brochure.
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