Prudential Schroder UK Smaller Companies Ser A
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/03/20 to 31/03/21 |
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 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 84.3% | -9.4% | -20.9% | 7.3% | 1.0% |
| Sector | 62.9% | -1.7% | -17.8% | 4.9% | -2.2% |
| Rank | 12/85 | 81/85 | 51/85 | 13/85 | 28/85 |
| Quartile | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/03/25 |
5 Years to 31/03/25 |
10 Years to 31/03/25 |
||
| Fund | -5.0% | 7.5% | 4.4% | |
| Sector | -5.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | |
| Rank | 32/85 | 23/85 | 44/73 | |
| Quartile | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| COHORT | 5.55 |
| ON THE BEACH GROUP | 3.48 |
| FUNDING CIRCLE HLDGS | 3.41 |
| WARPAINT LONDON | 3.33 |
| APTITUDE SOFTWARE GROUP | 3.24 |
| INTERNATIONAL PERSONAL FINANCE | 3.13 |
| ZOTEFOAMS | 3.01 |
| M J GLEESON | 2.81 |
| AVON TECHNOLOGIES | 2.71 |
| MPAC GROUP | 2.60 |
| Total | 33.27 |
Fund Aims
Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the Schroder UK Smaller Companies Fund - the underlying fund.
Underlying Fund Objective: The fund aims to provide capital growth in excess of the FTSE UK Series Small Cap ex Investment Trusts (Gross Total Return) index (after fees have been deducted) over a three to five year period by investing in equity and equity related securities of small-sized UK companies.
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
| Bid (17/04/2025) | 415.10 |
| Offer (17/04/2025) | 437.00 |
| Fund size (28/02/2025) | £0.92m |
| Underlying Fund size | £282.84m |
| Number of holdings | 107 |
| Launch date | 20/10/2008 |
Fund Charges
| Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.70% |
| Further Costs | 0.00% |
| Yearly Total | 1.70% |
Asset Allocation
| UK Equities | 96.89% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 2.27% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.42% | |
| International Bonds | 0.19% | |
| International Equities | 0.14% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 0.07% | |
| Other Assets | 0.02% |
Important Information
Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.
Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).
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 fund charges and further costs, but take no account of product charges, or any Annual Management Charge paid for by the deduction of units. Charges and further costs 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 gross 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 | 96.89% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 2.27% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.42% | |
| International Bonds | 0.19% | |
| International Equities | 0.14% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 0.07% | |
| Other Assets | 0.02% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 30.84% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 29.82% | - | - | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 10.75% | - | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 4.15% | |
| Transaction Processing Services | - | - | - | 2.11% | |
| Forms & Bulk Printing Services | - | - | - | 1.25% | |
| Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | 1.22% | |
| Business Training & Employment Agencies | - | - | - | 1.20% | |
| Security Services | - | - | - | 0.82% | |
| Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 8.26% | - | |
| Defense | - | - | - | 8.26% | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 5.14% | - | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 2.60% | |
| Machinery: Specialty | - | - | - | 2.54% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 2.74% | - | |
| Marine Transportation | - | - | - | 1.67% | |
| Transportation Services | - | - | - | 1.07% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 1.85% | - | |
| Electrical Components | - | - | - | 0.93% | |
| Electronic Equipment: Other | - | - | - | 0.87% | |
| Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters | - | - | - | 0.05% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 1.08% | - | |
| Plastics | - | - | - | 0.73% | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 0.36% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 1.02% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 1.02% | - | |
| Engineering & Contracting Services | - | - | - | 0.64% | |
| Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing | - | - | - | 0.38% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 26.69% | - | - | - | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 11.68% | - | - | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 3.83% | - | |
| Home Construction | - | - | - | 2.81% | |
| Household Equipment & Products | - | - | - | 1.02% | |
| Personal Goods | - | - | 3.33% | - | |
| Cosmetics | - | - | - | 3.33% | |
| Leisure Goods | - | - | 2.34% | - | |
| Photography | - | - | - | 2.34% | |
| Consumer Services | - | - | 2.17% | - | |
| Education Services | - | - | - | 2.17% | |
| Retail | - | 5.65% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 5.65% | - | |
| Specialty Retailers | - | - | - | 4.07% | |
| Apparel Retailers | - | - | - | 1.29% | |
| Home Improvement Retailers | - | - | - | 0.29% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 4.93% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 4.93% | - | |
| Travel & Tourism | - | - | - | 4.51% | |
| Casinos & Gambling | - | - | - | 0.42% | |
| Media | - | 4.25% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 4.25% | - | |
| Publishing | - | - | - | 3.50% | |
| Radio & TV Broadcasters | - | - | - | 0.75% | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | 0.18% | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 0.18% | - | |
| Auto Parts | - | - | - | 0.18% | |
| Technology | 10.44% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 10.44% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 9.55% | - | |
| Software | - | - | - | 6.90% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 2.37% | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 0.28% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 0.89% | - | |
| Electronic Components | - | - | - | 0.89% | |
| Financials | 10.30% | - | - | - | |
| Financial Services | - | 10.30% | - | - | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 8.23% | - | |
| Consumer Lending | - | - | - | 8.23% | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 2.07% | - | |
| Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | 1.76% | |
| Diversified Financial Services | - | - | - | 0.31% | |
| Basic Materials | 4.81% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 4.81% | - | - | |
| Industrial Materials | - | - | 3.01% | - | |
| Diversified Materials | - | - | - | 3.01% | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 1.24% | - | |
| General Mining | - | - | - | 1.24% | |
| Precious Metals & Mining | - | - | 0.55% | - | |
| Platinum & Precious Metals | - | - | - | 0.55% | |
| Energy | 3.19% | - | - | - | |
| Energy | - | 3.19% | - | - | |
| Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | 2.86% | - | |
| Oil: Crude Producers | - | - | - | 2.86% | |
| Renewable Energy | - | - | 0.33% | - | |
| Alternative Fuels | - | - | - | 0.33% | |
| Real Estate | 2.56% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 2.56% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | - | - | 1.46% | - | |
| Office REITs | - | - | - | 1.46% | |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 1.10% | - | |
| Real Estate Holding and Development | - | - | - | 1.10% | |
| Telecommunications | 2.53% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 2.53% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | 2.53% | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | - | 2.53% | |
| Non-Classified | 2.32% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 2.27% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 2.27% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 2.27% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 2.27% | |
| Health Care | 1.50% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 1.50% | - | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 0.98% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 0.98% | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 0.52% | - | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 0.52% | |
| Utilities | 1.17% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | - | 1.17% | - | - | |
| Gas, Water & Multi-utilities | - | - | 1.17% | - | |
| Multi-Utilities | - | - | - | 1.17% | |
| Consumer Staples | 0.70% | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 0.70% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 0.70% | - | |
| Personal Products | - | - | - | 0.70% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.42% | - | - | - | |
| Bonds | 0.26% | - | - | - | |
Regional Allocation
| UK | 96.97% | |
| Non-Classified | 2.29% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.42% | |
| South & Central America | 0.14% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 0.12% | |
| Japan | 0.06% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 0.01% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 99.32% | |
| Cash | 0.42% | |
| Pound Sterling | 0.26% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 96.97% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 96.97% | |
| Non-Classified | 2.29% | - | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.42% | - | |
| South & Central America | 0.14% | - | |
Virgin Islands (British)
|
- | 0.14% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 0.12% | - | |
France
|
- | 0.06% | |
Netherlands
|
- | 0.03% | |
Finland
|
- | 0.01% | |
Belgium
|
- | 0.01% | |
| Japan | 0.06% | - | |
Japan
|
- | 0.06% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 0.01% | - | |
Australia
|
- | 0.01% | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Medium |
|
1.98% |
| Small |
|
33.71% |
| Micro |
|
58.97% |
| Non-Classified |
|
4.65% |
| Bonds |
|
0.26% |
| Cash |
|
0.42% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COHORT | 5.55% | Aerospace & Defence | United Kingdom |
| 2 | ON THE BEACH GROUP | 3.48% | Travel & Leisure | United Kingdom |
| 3 | FUNDING CIRCLE HLDGS | 3.41% | Finance & Credit Services | United Kingdom |
| 4 | WARPAINT LONDON | 3.33% | Personal Goods | United Kingdom |
| 5 | APTITUDE SOFTWARE GROUP | 3.24% | Software & Computer Services | United Kingdom |
| 6 | INTERNATIONAL PERSONAL FINANCE | 3.13% | Finance & Credit Services | United Kingdom |
| 7 | ZOTEFOAMS | 3.01% | Industrial Materials | United Kingdom |
| 8 | M J GLEESON | 2.81% | Household Goods & Home Construction | United Kingdom |
| 9 | AVON TECHNOLOGIES | 2.71% | Aerospace & Defence | United Kingdom |
| 10 | MPAC GROUP | 2.60% | 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 | 10.44% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.44% |
| Telecommunications | 2.53% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.53% |
| Financials | 10.30% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.30% |
| Real Estate | 2.56% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.56% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 26.69% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 26.69% |
| Consumer Staples | 0.70% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.70% |
| Energy | 3.19% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.19% |
| Utilities | 1.17% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.17% |
| Health Care | 1.50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.50% |
| Industrials | 30.84% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30.84% |
| Basic Materials | 4.81% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.81% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Bonds | - | - | 0.07% | 0.19% | - | - | - | - | 0.26% |
| Non-Classified | 2.16% | 0.14% | - | - | - | - | 2.29% | - | 4.58% |
Important Information
Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.
Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).
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 | B3BW8Y5 |
| Mex Code | PUSUKC |
| Isin Code | GB00B3BW8Y51 |
| Citi Code | D9R3 |
Fund Charges
| Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.70% |
| Further Costs | 0.00% |
| Yearly Total | 1.70% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the Schroder UK Smaller Companies Fund - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The fund aims to provide capital growth in excess of the FTSE UK Series Small Cap ex Investment Trusts (Gross Total Return) index (after fees have been deducted) over a three to five year period by investing in equity and equity related securities of small-sized UK companies. |
| Benchmark | FTSE UK Series Small Cap ex Investment Trusts (Gross Total Return) Index |
| ABI Sector | UK Smaller Companies |
Ratings
| FE Crown |  |
Important Information
Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.
Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).
Charges and further costs 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 | -0.22 |
| Beta | 0.90 |
| Sharpe | -0.01 |
| Standard Deviation | 13.78 |
| Info Ratio | 0.06 |
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
Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.
Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).
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
Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.
Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).
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 fund charges and further costs, but take no account of product charges, or any Annual Management Charge paid for by the deduction of units. Charges and further costs 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 gross 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.
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