31/07/19 to 31/07/20 |
31/07/20 to 31/07/21 |
31/07/21 to 31/07/22 |
31/07/22 to 31/07/23 |
31/07/23 to 31/07/24 |
|
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Fund | -7.5% | 40.5% | -17.5% | -6.4% | 19.0% |
Sector | -7.2% | 45.4% | -19.9% | -7.9% | 15.7% |
Rank | 35/56 | 42/56 | 15/56 | 24/56 | 13/56 |
Quartile | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Annualised | ||||
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3 Years to 31/07/24 |
5 Years to 31/07/24 |
10 Years to 31/07/24 |
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Fund | -2.8% | 3.6% | 5.5% | |
Sector | -5.1% | 2.9% | 5.2% | |
Rank | 11/56 | 23/56 | 25/52 | |
Quartile | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Stock | % Weight |
---|---|
HILL & SMITH | 4.01 |
PREMIER FOODS | 3.46 |
M&C SAATCHI | 2.22 |
COATS GROUP | 2.20 |
ALFA FINANCIAL SOFTWARE HOLDINGS | 2.10 |
WILMINGTON | 2.10 |
AJ BELL | 2.05 |
LANCASHIRE HLDGS | 1.93 |
ALPHA GROUP INTERNATIONAL | 1.87 |
EVOKE | 1.86 |
Total | 23.79 |
Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in M&G Smaller Companies Fund - the underlying fund.
Underlying Fund Objective: The fund aims to deliver a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income) than the Numis Smaller Companies Index (excluding Investment Companies), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, over any five year period. At least 80% of the fund is invested in the UK smaller companies. These are UK listed companies which, at the initial time of purchases, are: - in the bottom 10% (by market capitalisation) of the FTSE All-Share Index, or - in the Numis Smaller Companies Index (excluding Investment Companies), or - listed on the Alternative Investment Market. The fund may also invest in collective investment schemes and other transferrable securities. Cash and near cash may be held for ancillary purposes and derivatives, including warrants, may be used for efficient portfolio management and hedging purposes.
Garfield Kiff was appointed fund manager of the M&G Smaller Companies Fund in June 2015. He joined M&G in 2000 from PricewaterhouseCoopers as a smaller companies analyst. He was deputy manager of the M&G Recovery Fund from 2002 until 2008, and managed the Prudential Pooled Pensions Smaller Companies Fund between 2003 and 2008. Garfield was manager of the M&G UK Growth Fund from 2007 until it merged with the M&G UK Select Fund in 2012 and he became the deputy manager. Garfield graduated from the University of Liverpool with a first class honours degree in economics in 1996 and is a CFA charterholder.
Bid (23/08/2024) | 487.40 |
Offer (23/08/2024) | 487.40 |
Fund size (30/06/2024) | £4.10m |
Underlying Fund size | £246.67m |
Number of holdings | 125 |
Launch date | 17/05/2002 |
Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.30% |
Further Costs | 0.01% |
Yearly Total | 1.31% |
UK Equities | 93.99% | |
International Equities | 2.90% | |
Money Market | 1.46% | |
Cash and Equivalents | 1.26% | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.10% | |
UK Corporate Bonds | 0.05% | |
International Bonds | 0.03% | |
Other Assets | 0.20% |
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 net 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.
UK Equities | 93.99% | |
International Equities | 2.90% | |
Money Market | 1.46% | |
Cash and Equivalents | 1.26% | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.10% | |
UK Corporate Bonds | 0.05% | |
International Bonds | 0.03% | |
Other Assets | 0.20% |
Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Industrials | 26.40% | - | - | - | |
Industrial Goods & Services | - | 20.96% | - | - | |
Industrial Support Services | - | - | 6.09% | - | |
Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 2.82% | |
Forms & Bulk Printing Services | - | - | - | 1.30% | |
Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | 1.00% | |
Business Training & Employment Agencies | - | - | - | 0.96% | |
Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 4.80% | - | |
Defense | - | - | - | 3.69% | |
Aerospace | - | - | - | 1.11% | |
Industrial Engineering | - | - | 3.99% | - | |
Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 2.76% | |
Machinery: Specialty | - | - | - | 1.24% | |
Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 3.88% | - | |
Electrical Components | - | - | - | 3.88% | |
General Industrials | - | - | 2.20% | - | |
Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 2.20% | |
Construction & Materials | - | 5.45% | - | - | |
Construction & Materials | - | - | 5.45% | - | |
Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 4.21% | |
Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing | - | - | - | 1.24% | |
Consumer Discretionary | 19.67% | - | - | - | |
Media | - | 8.39% | - | - | |
Media | - | - | 8.39% | - | |
Media Agencies | - | - | - | 3.46% | |
Publishing | - | - | - | 3.36% | |
Radio & TV Broadcasters | - | - | - | 1.57% | |
Travel & Leisure | - | 3.96% | - | - | |
Travel & Leisure | - | - | 3.96% | - | |
Casinos & Gambling | - | - | - | 3.15% | |
Travel & Tourism | - | - | - | 0.81% | |
Consumer Products & Services | - | 3.36% | - | - | |
Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 2.20% | - | |
Home Construction | - | - | - | 2.20% | |
Leisure Goods | - | - | 1.16% | - | |
Electronic Entertainment | - | - | - | 1.16% | |
Retail | - | 2.58% | - | - | |
Retailers | - | - | 2.58% | - | |
Specialty Retailers | - | - | - | 2.58% | |
Automobiles & Parts | - | 1.38% | - | - | |
Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 1.38% | - | |
Auto Parts | - | - | - | 1.38% | |
Financials | 16.08% | - | - | - | |
Financial Services | - | 14.15% | - | - | |
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 10.15% | - | |
Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | 6.24% | |
Investment Services | - | - | - | 3.92% | |
Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 4.00% | - | |
Mortgage Finance | - | - | - | 2.64% | |
Consumer Lending | - | - | - | 1.36% | |
Insurance | - | 1.93% | - | - | |
Non-life Insurance | - | - | 1.93% | - | |
Property & Casualty Insurance | - | - | - | 1.93% | |
Technology | 8.63% | - | - | - | |
Technology | - | 8.63% | - | - | |
Software & Computer Services | - | - | 7.24% | - | |
Software | - | - | - | 4.37% | |
Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 1.76% | |
Computer Services | - | - | - | 1.11% | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 1.39% | - | |
Semiconductors | - | - | - | 1.39% | |
Basic Materials | 6.89% | - | - | - | |
Basic Resources | - | 4.01% | - | - | |
Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 4.01% | - | |
Metal Fabricating | - | - | - | 4.01% | |
Chemicals | - | 2.88% | - | - | |
Chemicals | - | - | 2.88% | - | |
Chemicals: Diversified | - | - | - | 2.88% | |
Real Estate | 5.56% | - | - | - | |
Real Estate | - | 5.56% | - | - | |
Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 2.95% | - | |
Real Estate Services | - | - | - | 2.95% | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | - | - | 2.62% | - | |
Office REITs | - | - | - | 2.62% | |
Consumer Staples | 4.84% | - | - | - | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 3.46% | - | - | |
Food Producers | - | - | 3.46% | - | |
Food Products | - | - | - | 3.46% | |
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 1.38% | - | - | |
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 1.38% | - | |
Miscellaneous Consumer Staple Goods | - | - | - | 1.38% | |
Health Care | 3.97% | - | - | - | |
Health Care | - | 3.97% | - | - | |
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 3.97% | - | |
Biotechnology | - | - | - | 3.16% | |
Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 0.81% | |
Telecommunications | 2.91% | - | - | - | |
Telecommunications | - | 2.91% | - | - | |
Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | 1.75% | - | |
Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | - | 1.75% | |
Telecommunications Service Providers | - | - | 1.16% | - | |
Telecommunications Services | - | - | - | 1.16% | |
Cash and Equivalents | 2.73% | - | - | - | |
Energy | 1.93% | - | - | - | |
Energy | - | 1.93% | - | - | |
Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | 1.93% | - | |
Oil Equipment & Services | - | - | - | 1.22% | |
Oil: Crude Producers | - | - | - | 0.71% | |
Non-Classified | 0.20% | - | - | - | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.10% | - | - | - | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 0.10% | - | - | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 0.10% | - | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 0.10% | |
Bonds | 0.09% | - | - | - |
UK | 94.15% | |
Cash and Equivalents | 2.73% | |
Developed Asia | 1.54% | |
Developed Europe - Excl UK | 1.39% | |
Non-Classified | 0.20% |
Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 98.65% | |
Cash | 1.26% | |
Pound Sterling | 0.09% |
Region | Country | ||
---|---|---|---|
UK | 94.15% | - | |
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- | 94.15% | |
Cash and Equivalents | 2.73% | - | |
Developed Asia | 1.54% | - | |
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- | 1.54% | |
Developed Europe - Excl UK | 1.39% | - | |
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- | 1.36% | |
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- | 0.02% | |
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- | 0.01% | |
Non-Classified | 0.20% | - |
Medium |
|
19.44% |
Small |
|
38.79% |
Micro |
|
13.68% |
Non-Classified |
|
25.27% |
Bonds |
|
0.09% |
Cash |
|
2.73% |
Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | HILL & SMITH | 4.01% | Industrial Metals & Mining | United Kingdom |
2 | PREMIER FOODS | 3.46% | Food Producers | United Kingdom |
3 | M&C SAATCHI | 2.22% | Media | United Kingdom |
4 | COATS GROUP | 2.20% | General Industrials | United Kingdom |
5 | ALFA FINANCIAL SOFTWARE HOLDINGS | 2.10% | Software & Computer Services | United Kingdom |
6 | WILMINGTON | 2.10% | Media | United Kingdom |
7 | AJ BELL | 2.05% | Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | United Kingdom |
8 | LANCASHIRE HLDGS | 1.93% | Non-life Insurance | United Kingdom |
9 | ALPHA GROUP INTERNATIONAL | 1.87% | Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | United Kingdom |
10 | EVOKE | 1.86% | Travel & Leisure | United Kingdom |
UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Technology | 8.63% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.63% |
Telecommunications | 2.91% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.91% |
Financials | 14.72% | 1.36% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16.08% |
Real Estate | 5.56% | - | - | - | - | - | 0.10% | - | 5.67% |
Consumer Discretionary | 19.67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 19.67% |
Consumer Staples | 4.84% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.84% |
Energy | 1.93% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.93% |
Health Care | 3.97% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.97% |
Industrials | 24.87% | 1.54% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 26.40% |
Basic Materials | 6.89% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.89% |
Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.26% | 1.26% |
Bonds | - | - | 0.05% | 0.03% | - | - | - | - | 0.09% |
Non-Classified | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.20% | 1.46% | 1.66% |
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.
Sedol Code | 3220797 |
Mex Code | VNSC3 |
Isin Code | GB0032207978 |
Citi Code | P131 |
Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.30% |
Further Costs | 0.01% |
Yearly Total | 1.31% |
Aims | Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in M&G Smaller Companies Fund - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The fund aims to deliver a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income) than the Numis Smaller Companies Index (excluding Investment Companies), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, over any five year period. At least 80% of the fund is invested in the UK smaller companies. These are UK listed companies which, at the initial time of purchases, are: - in the bottom 10% (by market capitalisation) of the FTSE All-Share Index, or - in the Numis Smaller Companies Index (excluding Investment Companies), or - listed on the Alternative Investment Market. The fund may also invest in collective investment schemes and other transferrable securities. Cash and near cash may be held for ancillary purposes and derivatives, including warrants, may be used for efficient portfolio management and hedging purposes. |
Benchmark | Deursche Numis Smaller Companies Index (excluding Investment Companies) |
Sector | ABI UK Smaller Companies |
FE Crown | ![]() |
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.
Ratio | Value |
---|---|
Alpha | 2.52 |
Beta | 1.03 |
Sharpe | -0.01 |
Standard Deviation | 15.27 |
Info Ratio | 0.58 |
Risk Factor | Yes / No |
---|---|
Charges to Capital | Yes |
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 | No |
Performance Charges | No |
Derivative Exposure | No |
Offshore | No |
Income Eroding Capital Growth | Yes |
Umbrella Liabilities | Yes |
New Fund | No |
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 |
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).
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.
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 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.
The fund focuses on providing an income, which can reduce the prospects for capital growth, and in some cases the capital value may fall.
If the liabilities of one fund were to exceed its assets, the other funds within the scheme might have to transfer across money to cover the liabilities.
This fund can suffer from partial or total illiquidity, which may lead to considerable price fluctuations and the inability to redeem your investment.
What you receive when you sell your investment is not guaranteed; it depends on how your investments perform.
Inflation will reduce the real value of your investments in future.
Levels of taxation and tax relief are subject to change.
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.
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 net 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.