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 | 10.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 10.6% |
Sector | -0.4% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
Rank | 4/67 | 46/69 | 16/73 | 50/78 | 19/79 |
Quartile | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Annualised | ||||
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3 Years to 31/07/24 |
5 Years to 31/07/24 |
10 Years to 31/07/24 |
||
Fund | 4.2% | 5.3% | 4.6% | |
Sector | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% | |
Rank | 23/73 | 11/67 | 9/41 | |
Quartile | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Stock | % Weight |
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MIZUHO BANK LTD (LONDON BRANCH) | 6.24 |
OMERS FINANCE TRUST | 5.35 |
NOVO NORDISK A/S | 4.88 |
PSP CAPITAL INC | 4.46 |
SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK LTD (LO | 4.21 |
MATCHPOINT FINANCE PLC RegS | 4.08 |
ASML HOLDING N.V. | 3.65 |
RELX | 3.25 |
LINDE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 3.02 |
NIEUW AMSTERDAM RECEIVABLES CORPOR | 2.97 |
Total | 42.11 |
BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Fund seeks to achieve a positive absolute return for investors and, as such, the Fund will not be managed against any European equity index. The Fund will seek to achieve this investment objective by taking long positions and using derivatives to take synthetic long and synthetic short investment positions. The Fund will be managed with the aim of delivering absolute (more than zero) returns on a 12 month basis in any market conditions. However, an absolute return is not guaranteed over a 12 month or any period and the Fund may experience periods of negative return. The Fund’s capital is at risk. The Fund primarily aims to gain investment exposure to equities and equity-related securities of, or giving exposure to, companies incorporated or listed in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. In order to gain this exposure, the Fund invests primarily in derivatives, equities and equity-related securities and, when determined appropriate, cash and near cash. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities, permitted money-market instruments, permitted deposits and units in collective investment schemes.
Stefan Gries, Director, is the co-portfolio manager of Continental European funds and European Absolute Return portfolios.
He is a member of the European Equity team within the Fundamental Equity division of BlackRock’s Active Equity Group.
Prior to joining Blackrock in 2008, Mr Gries spent 2 years at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership where he completed a 2 year graduate program.
Since joining BlackRock, he has worked both as a portfolio manager and as an analyst covering, at various times, energy, pharmaceuticals and insurance on behalf of the European Equity team. Mr Gries earned an MA in Economics & Spanish from the University of St. Andrews in 2005.
David Tovey, CFA, Director and portfolio manager is a member of BlackRock's European equity team within BlackRock's Alpha Strategies group. He manages the BGF Swiss Small & Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund, the BlackRock Aletsch Fund, BSF European Opportunities Extension Fund, and is a co-manager of the BSF European Absolute Return Fund.
Mr. Tovey's service with the firm dates back to 1998, when he joined the graduate programme of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. At MLIM, Mr. Tovey initially worked as an analyst on the US Small Cap team before joining the European Specialist team in September 1999, which joined the European Equity team in 2013.
Mr. Tovey earned a BSc degree in economics from Warwick University in 1998.
Bid (23/08/2024) | 188.09p |
Offer (23/08/2024) | 188.19p |
Historic yield | 0.00% |
Fund size (30/06/2024) | £335.66m |
Number of holdings | 442 |
Entry Charge | 0.00% |
Ongoing Charges | 0.91% |
Launch date | 31/03/2009 |
Cash and Equivalents | 42.34% | |
International Equities | 9.20% | |
Money Market | 8.87% | |
International Bonds | 4.21% | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.12% | |
UK Equities | -3.52% | |
Other Assets | 38.78% |
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.
Cash and Equivalents | 42.34% | |
International Equities | 9.20% | |
Money Market | 8.87% | |
International Bonds | 4.21% | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.12% | |
UK Equities | -3.52% | |
Other Assets | 38.78% |
Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
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Cash and Equivalents | 51.21% | - | - | - | |
Non-Classified | 38.78% | - | - | - | |
Industrials | 10.62% | - | - | - | |
Construction & Materials | - | 5.35% | - | - | |
Construction & Materials | - | - | 5.35% | - | |
Cement | - | - | - | 3.86% | |
Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 2.00% | |
Building: Climate Control | - | - | - | -0.52% | |
Industrial Goods & Services | - | 5.27% | - | - | |
Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 4.24% | - | |
Aerospace | - | - | - | 4.24% | |
Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 2.52% | - | |
Electrical Components | - | - | - | 2.52% | |
Industrial Engineering | - | - | 1.21% | - | |
Machinery: Construction & Handling | - | - | - | 1.83% | |
Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | -0.62% | |
General Industrials | - | - | -0.72% | - | |
Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | -0.72% | |
Industrial Support Services | - | - | -0.84% | - | |
Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 1.05% | |
Business Training & Employment Agencies | - | - | - | -0.69% | |
Security Services | - | - | - | -1.19% | |
Industrial Transportation | - | - | -1.14% | - | |
Marine Transportation | - | - | - | -1.14% | |
Technology | 10.47% | - | - | - | |
Technology | - | 10.47% | - | - | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 7.21% | - | |
Production Technology Equipment | - | - | - | 5.17% | |
Semiconductors | - | - | - | 2.03% | |
Software & Computer Services | - | - | 3.27% | - | |
Software | - | - | - | 2.07% | |
Computer Services | - | - | - | 1.20% | |
Financials | 8.35% | - | - | - | |
Banks | - | 4.87% | - | - | |
Banks | - | - | 4.87% | - | |
Banks | - | - | - | 4.87% | |
Financial Services | - | 4.03% | - | - | |
Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 2.89% | - | |
Financial Data & Systems | - | - | - | 2.89% | |
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 1.14% | - | |
Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | 1.14% | |
Insurance | - | -0.55% | - | - | |
Non-life Insurance | - | - | -0.55% | - | |
Full Line Insurance | - | - | - | -0.55% | |
Bonds | 4.21% | - | - | - | |
Health Care | 3.20% | - | - | - | |
Health Care | - | 3.20% | - | - | |
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 4.33% | - | |
Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 2.62% | |
Biotechnology | - | - | - | 1.72% | |
Health Care Providers | - | - | -0.47% | - | |
Health Care Services | - | - | - | -0.47% | |
Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | -0.67% | - | |
Medical Services | - | - | - | -0.67% | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.12% | - | - | - | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 0.12% | - | - | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 0.12% | - | |
Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 0.12% | |
Real Estate | -0.66% | - | - | - | |
Real Estate | - | -0.66% | - | - | |
Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | -0.66% | - | |
Real Estate Holding and Development | - | - | - | -0.01% | |
Real Estate Services | - | - | - | -0.64% | |
Basic Materials | -0.69% | - | - | - | |
Chemicals | - | -0.69% | - | - | |
Chemicals | - | - | -0.69% | - | |
Chemicals: Diversified | - | - | - | 0.20% | |
Specialty Chemicals | - | - | - | -0.89% | |
Energy | -1.57% | - | - | - | |
Energy | - | -1.57% | - | - | |
Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | -1.57% | - | |
Oil Refining and Marketing | - | - | - | -0.75% | |
Integrated Oil & Gas | - | - | - | -0.82% | |
Utilities | -3.37% | - | - | - | |
Utilities | - | -3.37% | - | - | |
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities | - | - | -1.26% | - | |
Water | - | - | - | -1.26% | |
Electricity | - | - | -2.11% | - | |
Alternative Electricity | - | - | - | -0.79% | |
Conventional Electricity | - | - | - | -1.32% | |
Telecommunications | -5.63% | - | - | - | |
Telecommunications | - | -5.63% | - | - | |
Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | -2.77% | - | |
Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | - | -2.77% | |
Telecommunications Service Providers | - | - | -2.85% | - | |
Telecommunications Services | - | - | - | -2.85% | |
Consumer Discretionary | -6.32% | - | - | - | |
Media | - | 2.56% | - | - | |
Media | - | - | 2.56% | - | |
Publishing | - | - | - | 3.25% | |
Media Agencies | - | - | - | -0.68% | |
Consumer Products & Services | - | 0.01% | - | - | |
Personal Goods | - | - | 3.13% | - | |
Clothing & Accessories | - | - | - | 2.33% | |
Cosmetics | - | - | - | 1.55% | |
Luxury Items | - | - | - | -0.76% | |
Consumer Services | - | - | -0.68% | - | |
Consumer Services: Misc. | - | - | - | -0.68% | |
Leisure Goods | - | - | -1.11% | - | |
Electronic Entertainment | - | - | - | -1.11% | |
Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | -1.33% | - | |
Household Appliance | - | - | - | -0.57% | |
Household Equipment & Products | - | - | - | -0.76% | |
Retail | - | -1.84% | - | - | |
Retailers | - | - | -1.84% | - | |
Diversified Retailers | - | - | - | -0.56% | |
Apparel Retailers | - | - | - | -0.60% | |
Specialty Retailers | - | - | - | -0.67% | |
Travel & Leisure | - | -1.90% | - | - | |
Travel & Leisure | - | - | -1.90% | - | |
Airlines | - | - | - | -0.43% | |
Hotels & Motels | - | - | - | -0.67% | |
Restaurants & Bars | - | - | - | -0.80% | |
Automobiles & Parts | - | -5.15% | - | - | |
Automobiles & Parts | - | - | -5.15% | - | |
Auto Parts | - | - | - | -0.82% | |
Automobiles | - | - | - | -4.34% | |
Consumer Staples | -8.74% | - | - | - | |
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | -3.57% | - | - | |
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | -3.57% | - | |
Personal Products | - | - | - | 1.50% | |
Nondurable Household Products | - | - | - | -0.67% | |
Drug Retailers | - | - | - | -0.83% | |
Food Retailers & Wholesalers | - | - | - | -3.58% | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | -5.17% | - | - | |
Beverages | - | - | -2.28% | - | |
Distillers & Vintners | - | - | - | -0.78% | |
Brewers | - | - | - | -1.50% | |
Food Producers | - | - | -2.89% | - | |
Food Products | - | - | - | -2.89% |
Cash and Equivalents | 51.21% | |
Non-Classified | 37.73% | |
Developed Europe - Excl UK | 11.89% | |
Japan | 4.21% | |
Emerging Europe | -0.67% | |
North America | -0.85% | |
UK | -3.52% |
Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 91.28% | |
Cash | 4.50% | |
Pound Sterling | 4.21% |
Region | Country | ||
---|---|---|---|
Cash and Equivalents | 51.21% | - | |
Non-Classified | 37.73% | - | |
Developed Europe - Excl UK | 11.89% | - | |
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- | 9.76% | |
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- | 6.17% | |
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- | 3.65% | |
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- | 3.59% | |
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- | 2.64% | |
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- | 2.19% | |
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- | 0.49% | |
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- | -0.37% | |
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- | -1.23% | |
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- | -3.04% | |
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- | -3.47% | |
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- | -3.90% | |
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- | -4.58% | |
Japan | 4.21% | - | |
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- | 4.21% | |
Emerging Europe | -0.67% | - | |
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- | -0.67% | |
North America | -0.85% | - | |
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- | -0.85% | |
UK | -3.52% | - | |
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- | -3.52% |
Longs | 47.11% | |
Shorts | -48.42% |
Mega |
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19.37% |
Large |
|
-12.66% |
Medium |
|
-9.57% |
Small |
|
-1.88% |
Non-Classified |
|
49.32% |
Bonds |
|
4.21% |
Cash |
|
51.21% |
Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MIZUHO BANK LTD (LONDON BRANCH) | 6.24% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
2 | OMERS FINANCE TRUST | 5.35% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
3 | NOVO NORDISK A/S | 4.88% | Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | Denmark |
4 | PSP CAPITAL INC | 4.46% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
5 | SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK LTD (LO | 4.21% | Bonds | Japan |
6 | MATCHPOINT FINANCE PLC RegS | 4.08% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
7 | ASML HOLDING N.V. | 3.65% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Netherlands |
8 | RELX | 3.25% | Media | United Kingdom |
9 | LINDE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 3.02% | Chemicals | Ireland |
10 | NIEUW AMSTERDAM RECEIVABLES CORPOR | 2.97% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Technology | - | 10.47% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.47% |
Telecommunications | -1.70% | -3.92% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -5.63% |
Financials | 1.56% | 6.79% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.35% |
Real Estate | -0.64% | -0.01% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.66% |
Consumer Discretionary | 2.03% | -8.35% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -6.32% |
Consumer Staples | -3.57% | -5.17% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -8.74% |
Energy | - | -1.57% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -1.57% |
Utilities | -1.52% | -1.84% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -3.37% |
Health Care | -0.56% | 3.76% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.20% |
Industrials | 2.22% | 8.39% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.62% |
Basic Materials | -1.33% | 0.65% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.69% |
Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 42.34% | 42.34% |
Bonds | - | - | - | 4.21% | - | - | - | - | 4.21% |
Non-Classified | - | - | - | - | - | - | 38.90% | 8.87% | 47.77% |
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 | B4Y62W7 |
Mex Code | MYBLEP |
Isin Code | GB00B4Y62W78 |
Citi Code | EYN0 |
Entry Charge | 0.00% |
Ongoing Charges | 0.91% |
Aims | BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Fund seeks to achieve a positive absolute return for investors and, as such, the Fund will not be managed against any European equity index. The Fund will seek to achieve this investment objective by taking long positions and using derivatives to take synthetic long and synthetic short investment positions. The Fund will be managed with the aim of delivering absolute (more than zero) returns on a 12 month basis in any market conditions. However, an absolute return is not guaranteed over a 12 month or any period and the Fund may experience periods of negative return. The Fund’s capital is at risk. The Fund primarily aims to gain investment exposure to equities and equity-related securities of, or giving exposure to, companies incorporated or listed in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. In order to gain this exposure, the Fund invests primarily in derivatives, equities and equity-related securities and, when determined appropriate, cash and near cash. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities, permitted money-market instruments, permitted deposits and units in collective investment schemes. |
Benchmark | LIBOR 3 Month (GBP) |
Benchmark Category | - |
IA Sector | Absolute Return |
Valuation frequency | Daily |
Valuation point | 12:00 |
Fund type | Unit Trust |
Launch price | £1.00 |
Fund currency | Pound Sterling |
Fund domicile | United Kingdom |
ISA allowable | Yes |
SIPP allowable | Yes |
Income frequency | Biannually |
Distribution Type | Dividend |
Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
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01 March | 30 April |
01 September | 31 October |
FE Crown | ![]() |
Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% | Assuming a growth rate of 7.00% |
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- | - |
Fund Trustee/Depository | BNY Mellon Trust & Depositary (UK) Ltd |
Fund Administrator | IFDS |
Fund Registrar | IFDS |
Fund Custodian | The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV |
Group name | BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited |
Group address | 12 Throgmorton Avenue London EC2N 2DL |
Group telephone | 08457 405 405 |
Dealing telephone | 0800 445522 |
broker.services@blackrock.com | |
Homepage | www.blackrock.co.uk |
Fax number | 020 7743 1135 |
Minimum Investment | £100000 |
Minimum Top Up | £100 |
Minimum Regular Saving | - |
Settlement Period: Buy | 3 days |
Settlement Period: Sell | 3 days |
Pricing Basis | Forward |
Dealing Decimals | 3 |
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.
Ratio | Value |
---|---|
Alpha | 4.60 |
Beta | -0.05 |
Sharpe | 0.11 |
Standard Deviation | 6.59 |
Info Ratio | 0.23 |
Risk Factor | Yes / No |
---|---|
Charges to Capital | No |
Emerging Markets | No |
Concentrated Portfolio | No |
Smaller Companies | No |
High Yield Bonds | No |
Sector Specific | No |
Geared Investments | Yes |
Value of Investments | Yes |
Investments Long Term | Yes |
Property | No |
Exchange Rate | Yes |
Higher Risk | Yes |
Performance Charges | Yes |
Derivative Exposure | Yes |
Offshore | No |
Income Eroding Capital Growth | No |
Umbrella Liabilities | No |
New Fund | No |
Solvency of Depository | Yes |
Solvency of Bond Issuers | No |
Ethical Restrictions | No |
Liquidity | No |
Returns Are Not Guaranteed | Yes |
Inflation | Yes |
Taxation and Tax Relief | Yes |
The fund focuses on geared investments. Funds which focus on geared investments such as warrants or options carry a higher degree of risk than other equity investments because of the risk of the underlying investments. It is possible that the fund may suffer sudden and large falls in value so that the short fall on cancellation, or the loss of the realisation on the investment at any time after the investor has bought the contract, could be very high and could even equal the amount invested, in which case you would get nothing back.
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.
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.
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.
This fund makes charges that depend on the fund's performance. For full details please refer to the fund prospectus.
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.
The value of a cash or currency fund may be affected if any of the institutions with which cash is deposited becomes insolvent or experiences other financial difficulties.
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.
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.
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.