Schroder Schroder UK Smaller Companies Fund Z Accumulation Class Z Acc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 30/11/19 to 30/11/20 |
30/11/20 to 30/11/21 |
30/11/21 to 30/11/22 |
30/11/22 to 30/11/23 |
30/11/23 to 30/11/24 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 11.8% | 19.5% | -23.1% | -5.0% | 21.1% |
| Sector | 6.1% | 26.2% | -21.2% | -6.6% | 14.9% |
| Rank | 10/41 | 36/41 | 26/42 | 18/43 | 5/43 |
| Quartile | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 30/11/24 |
5 Years to 30/11/24 |
10 Years to 30/11/24 |
||
| Fund | -4.0% | 3.4% | 7.3% | |
| Sector | -5.5% | 2.5% | 6.5% | |
| Rank | 11/42 | 14/41 | 14/36 | |
| Quartile | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| COHORT | 4.46 |
| WARPAINT LONDON | 3.53 |
| ME GROUP INTERNATIONAL | 3.40 |
| ZOTEFOAMS | 3.22 |
| APTITUDE SOFTWARE GROUP | 3.11 |
| NEXXEN INTERNATIONAL LTD | 3.04 |
| PAYPOINT | 2.93 |
| GLOBALDATA | 2.90 |
| M J GLEESON | 2.73 |
| MPAC GROUP | 2.48 |
| Total | 31.79 |
Fund Aims
The fund's investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing in UK smaller companies. The policy is to invest in smaller companies in the UK which are expected to exhibit superior growth over the long term. Investment will be in directly held transferable securities. The fund may also invest in collective investment schemes, warrants and money market instruments.
Fund Manager
Andy is Co-Head of our Pan European Small and Mid Cap Team. His investment career commenced in 1987 when he joined Schroders as a UK equity fund manager, becoming Co-Head of our UK Small Cap Team in 2002. He joined Price Waterhouse in 1985, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Degree in Economics.
Fund Overview
| Mid (20/12/2024) | 168.00p |
| Historic yield | 1.49% |
| Fund size (31/08/2024) | £368.38m |
| Number of holdings | 93 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.91% |
| Launch date | 23/05/1979 |
Asset Allocation
| UK Equities | 92.83% | |
| International Equities | 3.14% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 1.11% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.84% | |
| Other Assets | 2.08% |
Commentary
Not Applicable
Important Information
Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing 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 income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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 Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Asset Allocation
| UK Equities | 92.83% | |
| International Equities | 3.14% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 1.11% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.84% | |
| Other Assets | 2.08% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 30.15% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 28.53% | - | - | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 11.84% | - | |
| Transaction Processing Services | - | - | - | 5.18% | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 2.48% | |
| Business Training & Employment Agencies | - | - | - | 1.34% | |
| Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | 1.19% | |
| Security Services | - | - | - | 0.89% | |
| Forms & Bulk Printing Services | - | - | - | 0.76% | |
| Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 6.25% | - | |
| Defense | - | - | - | 6.25% | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 4.47% | - | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 2.48% | |
| Machinery: Specialty | - | - | - | 1.99% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 2.82% | - | |
| Electronic Equipment: Other | - | - | - | 1.24% | |
| Electrical Components | - | - | - | 1.18% | |
| Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters | - | - | - | 0.40% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 2.21% | - | |
| Marine Transportation | - | - | - | 1.40% | |
| Transportation Services | - | - | - | 0.81% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 0.93% | - | |
| Plastics | - | - | - | 0.67% | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 0.27% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 1.62% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 1.62% | - | |
| Engineering & Contracting Services | - | - | - | 1.11% | |
| Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing | - | - | - | 0.51% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 29.92% | - | - | - | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 12.53% | - | - | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 4.36% | - | |
| Home Construction | - | - | - | 2.73% | |
| Household Equipment & Products | - | - | - | 1.63% | |
| Personal Goods | - | - | 3.53% | - | |
| Cosmetics | - | - | - | 3.53% | |
| Leisure Goods | - | - | 3.40% | - | |
| Photography | - | - | - | 3.40% | |
| Consumer Services | - | - | 1.24% | - | |
| Education Services | - | - | - | 1.24% | |
| Media | - | 10.28% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 10.28% | - | |
| Publishing | - | - | - | 6.30% | |
| Media Agencies | - | - | - | 3.04% | |
| Radio & TV Broadcasters | - | - | - | 0.94% | |
| Retail | - | 6.25% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 6.25% | - | |
| Specialty Retailers | - | - | - | 4.73% | |
| Apparel Retailers | - | - | - | 1.52% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 0.63% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 0.63% | - | |
| Travel & Tourism | - | - | - | 0.63% | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | 0.23% | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 0.23% | - | |
| Auto Parts | - | - | - | 0.23% | |
| Technology | 10.71% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 10.71% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 10.05% | - | |
| Software | - | - | - | 6.88% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 3.16% | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 0.66% | - | |
| Electronic Components | - | - | - | 0.66% | |
| Financials | 9.58% | - | - | - | |
| Financial Services | - | 9.26% | - | - | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 5.92% | - | |
| Consumer Lending | - | - | - | 5.92% | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 3.33% | - | |
| Investment Services | - | - | - | 2.27% | |
| Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | 0.61% | |
| Diversified Financial Services | - | - | - | 0.45% | |
| Banks | - | 0.32% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 0.32% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 0.32% | |
| Basic Materials | 4.98% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 4.61% | - | - | |
| Industrial Materials | - | - | 3.22% | - | |
| Diversified Materials | - | - | - | 3.22% | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 1.01% | - | |
| General Mining | - | - | - | 0.98% | |
| Nonferrous Metals | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
| Precious Metals & Mining | - | - | 0.38% | - | |
| Platinum & Precious Metals | - | - | - | 0.38% | |
| Chemicals | - | 0.37% | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | - | 0.37% | - | |
| Specialty Chemicals | - | - | - | 0.37% | |
| Non-Classified | 4.02% | - | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | 2.08% | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | - | 2.08% | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | 2.08% | |
| Energy | 2.33% | - | - | - | |
| Energy | - | 2.33% | - | - | |
| Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | 1.70% | - | |
| Oil: Crude Producers | - | - | - | 1.70% | |
| Renewable Energy | - | - | 0.63% | - | |
| Alternative Fuels | - | - | - | 0.63% | |
| Real Estate | 2.17% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 2.17% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | - | - | 1.23% | - | |
| Office REITs | - | - | - | 1.23% | |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 0.95% | - | |
| Real Estate Holding and Development | - | - | - | 0.95% | |
| Health Care | 1.97% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 1.97% | - | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 1.52% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 1.52% | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 0.46% | - | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 0.46% | |
| Telecommunications | 1.34% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 1.34% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | 1.34% | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | - | 1.34% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 1.11% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 1.11% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 1.11% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 1.11% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.84% | - | - | - | |
| Consumer Staples | 0.55% | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 0.55% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 0.55% | - | |
| Personal Products | - | - | - | 0.55% | |
| Utilities | 0.33% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | - | 0.33% | - | - | |
| Gas, Water & Multi-utilities | - | - | 0.33% | - | |
| Multi-Utilities | - | - | - | 0.33% | |
Regional Allocation
| UK | 92.85% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 3.04% | |
| Non-Classified | 3.18% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.84% | |
| South & Central America | 0.10% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 94.76% | |
| Cash | 5.09% | |
| Pound Sterling | 0.15% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 92.85% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 92.83% | |
Jersey
|
- | 0.01% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 3.04% | - | |
Israel
|
- | 3.04% | |
| Non-Classified | 3.18% | - | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.84% | - | |
| South & Central America | 0.10% | - | |
Virgin Islands (British)
|
- | 0.10% | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Medium |
|
3.27% |
| Small |
|
32.01% |
| Micro |
|
58.37% |
| Non-Classified |
|
5.52% |
| Cash |
|
0.84% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COHORT | 4.46% | Aerospace & Defence | United Kingdom |
| 2 | WARPAINT LONDON | 3.53% | Personal Goods | United Kingdom |
| 3 | ME GROUP INTERNATIONAL | 3.40% | Leisure Goods | United Kingdom |
| 4 | ZOTEFOAMS | 3.22% | Industrial Materials | United Kingdom |
| 5 | APTITUDE SOFTWARE GROUP | 3.11% | Software & Computer Services | United Kingdom |
| 6 | NEXXEN INTERNATIONAL LTD | 3.04% | Media | Israel |
| 7 | PAYPOINT | 2.93% | Industrial Support Services | United Kingdom |
| 8 | GLOBALDATA | 2.90% | Media | United Kingdom |
| 9 | M J GLEESON | 2.73% | Household Goods & Home Construction | United Kingdom |
| 10 | MPAC GROUP | 2.48% | Industrial Engineering | United Kingdom |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 10.71% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.71% |
| Telecommunications | 1.34% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.34% |
| Financials | 9.58% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9.58% |
| Real Estate | 2.17% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.17% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 26.88% | 3.04% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 29.92% |
| Consumer Staples | 0.55% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.55% |
| Energy | 2.33% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.33% |
| Utilities | 0.33% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.33% |
| Health Care | 1.97% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.97% |
| Industrials | 30.15% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30.15% |
| Basic Materials | 4.98% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.98% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.84% | 0.84% |
| Non-Classified | 1.83% | 0.10% | - | - | - | - | 3.19% | - | 5.13% |
Important Information
The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only.
Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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 Broadridge, 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 | B76V7Z9 |
| Mex Code | B76V7Z |
| Isin Code | GB00B76V7Z98 |
| Citi Code | 0HD5 |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.91% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | The fund's investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing in UK smaller companies. The policy is to invest in smaller companies in the UK which are expected to exhibit superior growth over the long term. Investment will be in directly held transferable securities. The fund may also invest in collective investment schemes, warrants and money market instruments. |
| Benchmark | FTSE UK Series Small Cap ex Investment Trusts (Gross Total Return) Index |
| Benchmark Category | - |
| IA Sector | UK Smaller Companies |
Fund Background
| Valuation frequency | Daily |
| Valuation point | 12:00 |
| Fund type | Unit Trust |
| Launch price | £0.50 |
| Fund currency | Pound Sterling |
| Fund domicile | United Kingdom |
| ISA allowable | Yes |
| SIPP allowable | Yes |
Distribution Details
| Income frequency | Annually |
| Distribution Type | Dividend |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Distribution Dates
| Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
|---|---|
| 01 June | 31 July |
Ratings
| FE Crown |  |
Effect of Deductions
| Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% | Assuming a growth rate of 7.00% |
|---|---|
| - | - |
Fund Administration
| Fund Trustee/Depository | J.P. Morgan Trustee and Depositary Company Limited |
| Fund Administrator | IFDS |
| Fund Registrar | IFDS |
| Fund Custodian | J.P. Morgan Trustee and Depositary Company Limited |
Group Details
| Group name | Schroder Unit Trusts Limited |
| Group address | 1 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU United Kingdom |
| Group telephone | 0800 718 777 |
| Dealing telephone | 0800 718 788 |
| investorservices@schroders.com | |
| Homepage | www.schroders.co.uk |
| Fax number | 0870 043 4080 |
Dealing
| Minimum Investment | £3000000 |
| Minimum Top Up | £100000 |
| Minimum Regular Saving | - |
| Settlement Period: Buy | 4 days |
| Settlement Period: Sell | 4 days |
| Pricing Basis | Forward |
| Dealing Decimals | 2 |
Important Information
Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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 Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Risk Analysis
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Alpha | 1.07 |
| Beta | 0.91 |
| Sharpe | -0.01 |
| Standard Deviation | 14.57 |
| Info Ratio | 0.30 |
Risk Factors
| Risk Factor | Yes / No |
|---|---|
| Charges to Capital | No |
| Emerging Markets | No |
| Concentrated Portfolio | No |
| Smaller Companies | Yes |
| High Yield Bonds | No |
| Sector Specific | No |
| Geared Investments | No |
| Value of Investments | Yes |
| Investments Long Term | Yes |
| Property | No |
| Exchange Rate | No |
| Higher Risk | Yes |
| Performance Charges | No |
| Derivative Exposure | No |
| Offshore | No |
| Income Eroding Capital Growth | No |
| Umbrella Liabilities | No |
| New Fund | No |
| Solvency of Depository | No |
| Solvency of Bond Issuers | No |
| Ethical Restrictions | No |
| Liquidity | No |
| Returns Are Not Guaranteed | Yes |
| Inflation | Yes |
| Taxation and Tax Relief | Yes |
Fund Specific Risks
Smaller Companies
The fund invests in smaller companies. Smaller companies shares can be more volatile and less liquid than larger company shares, so smaller companies funds can carry more risk.
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.
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.
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.
Important Information
The risk factor definitions are provided by Broadridge. These definitions may differ from those of Prudential or any underlying fund manager. The data itself is provided by Prudential or the underlying fund manager.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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 Broadridge, 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: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing 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 income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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 Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
"Prudential" is a trading name of The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, which is registered in England and Wales. Registered office at 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG. Registered number 15454. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.