Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G Strategic Corporate Bond Fund - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The Fund aims to provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than the average return of the iBoxx Sterling Corporates GBP Index (the benchmark), over any five-year period. At least 70% of the fund is invested, directly or indirectly through derivatives, in investment grade corporate debt securities including investment-grade Asset-Backed Securities. These securities can be issued by companies from anywhere in the world, including Emerging Markets. These securities can be denominated in any currency. Other investments may include:
below investment grade and unrated corporate debt securities.
debt securities issued or guaranteed by governments and their agencies, public authorities, quasi-sovereigns, and supranational bodies.
below investment grade and unrated Asset-Backed Securities; and
other transferable securities, cash, and near cash, directly or via collective investment schemes (including funds managed by M&G).
Investments in Asset-Backed Securities are limited to 20% of the fund. The fund aims to hedge any non-sterling assets to sterling. Derivatives may be used for investment purposes, efficient portfolio management and hedging.
The Fund is diversified across a range of investment grade debt securities from a variety of sectors and geographies. The Fund's investment approach is based on the principle that returns from corporate bond markets are driven by a combination of macroeconomic, asset class, sector, geographic and stock-level factors. As different factors dominate returns at different stages of the economic cycle, the manager applies a flexible investment approach, changing the blend of duration and credit exposure in the portfolio to weight them appropriately. The fund manager has the freedom to take a high-conviction approach when selecting credits for the Fund. Individual credit selection is carried out with the assistance of an in-house team of credit analysts to complement the fund manager's views.
Fund Manager
Richard Woolnoughmanager
of the underlying fund
for
21 years
and 2 months
Richard Woolnough joined M&G in January 2004 and is fund manager of the M&G Optimal Income Fund, the M&G Corporate Bond Fund and the M&G Strategic Corporate Bond Fund, three of the company's flagship fixed interest funds. Richard began his career at Lloyds Merchant Bank in 1985, moving to Italian insurer Assicurazioni Generali two years later, followed by SG Warburg. In 1995, he became a fund manager at Old Mutual. Richard graduated from the London School of Economics with a BSc in economics.
Ben Lordmanager
of the underlying fund
for
5 years
and 3 months
Ben Lord joined M&G in 2007 and was appointed fund manager of the M&G Global Corporate Bond Fund from launch in September 2013. He is also fund manager of the M&G UK Inflation Linked Corporate Bond Fund and deputy manager of the M&G European Inflation Linked Corporate Bond Fund, the M&G Strategic Corporate Bond Fund, the M&G Corporate Bond Fund and the M&G Short Dated Corporate Bond Fund. Ben previously worked at Gordian Knot as a credit analyst covering global financial institutions. He obtained an MA (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh and is a CFA charterholder.
Fund Overview
Bid (22/04/2025)
160.30
Offer
n/a
Fund size (28/02/2025)
£9.72m
Underlying Fund size
£1478.98m
Number of holdings
327
Launch date
19/06/2006
Fund Charges
Annual Management Charge (AMC)
1.75%
Further Costs
0.01%
Yearly Total
1.76%
Asset Allocation
International Bonds
51.69%
UK Corporate Bonds
28.45%
UK Gilts
10.37%
Cash and Equivalents
2.26%
Alternative Trading Strategies
0.11%
International Equities
0.00%
Other Assets
7.13%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 28/02/25
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 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.
Portfolio data accurate as at:
Asset Allocation
International Bonds
51.69%
UK Corporate Bonds
28.45%
UK Gilts
10.37%
Cash and Equivalents
2.26%
Alternative Trading Strategies
0.11%
International Equities
0.00%
Other Assets
7.13%
Bond Sector Breakdown
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Industry
Supersector
Sector
Subsector
Bonds
90.50%
-
-
-
Non-Classified
7.13%
-
-
-
Cash and Equivalents
2.26%
-
-
-
Alternative Trading Strategies
0.11%
-
-
-
Alternative Trading Strategies
-
0.11%
-
-
Alternative Trading Strategies
-
-
0.11%
-
Alternative Trading Strategies
-
-
-
0.11%
Consumer Discretionary
0.00%
-
-
-
Travel & Leisure
-
0.00%
-
-
Travel & Leisure
-
-
0.00%
-
Casinos & Gambling
-
-
-
0.00%
Regional Allocation
UK
38.81%
Developed Europe - Excl UK
21.95%
North America
17.38%
Non-Classified
17.23%
Cash and Equivalents
2.26%
Australia & New Zealand
1.02%
South & Central America
0.79%
Japan
0.37%
Emerging Europe
0.19%
Fixed Interest Currencies
Pound Sterling
76.47%
Non-Fixed Interest Assets
7.24%
US Dollar
7.03%
Euro
7.00%
Cash
2.26%
Regional Breakdown
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Region
Country
UK
38.81%
-
United Kingdom
-
38.81%
Developed Europe - Excl UK
21.95%
-
France
-
10.59%
Netherlands
-
3.10%
Luxembourg
-
1.95%
Spain
-
1.52%
Italy
-
1.33%
Switzerland
-
1.30%
Germany
-
1.27%
Ireland
-
0.51%
Finland
-
0.38%
North America
17.38%
-
United States
-
17.34%
Canada
-
0.04%
Non-Classified
17.23%
-
Cash and Equivalents
2.26%
-
Australia & New Zealand
1.02%
-
Australia
-
1.02%
South & Central America
0.79%
-
Mexico
-
0.79%
Japan
0.37%
-
Japan
-
0.37%
Emerging Europe
0.19%
-
Romania
-
0.19%
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
Non-Classified
7.24%
Bonds
90.50%
Cash
2.26%
Fixed Interest Maturity Profile
< 5Yr Maturity
13.92%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
24.39%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
18.96%
> 15Yr Maturity
33.23%
Cash And Equivalents
2.26%
Unknown Maturity
7.13%
Other Asset Types
0.11%
Fixed Interest Quality Profile
AAA
10.06%
AA
17.76%
A
15.60%
BBB
40.42%
Unknown Quality
6.67%
Cash and Equivalents
2.26%
Other Asset Types
7.24%
Top 10 Holdings
Stock
% Weight
Sector
Country
1
1¼% Treasury Gilt 2051
3.11%
Bonds
United Kingdom
2
4¾% Treasury Gilt 2043
2.53%
Bonds
United Kingdom
3
1½% Green Gilt 2053
2.42%
Bonds
United Kingdom
4
IMPERIAL BRANDS FINANCE PLC 4.875% 07/06/2032
2.11%
Bonds
United Kingdom
5
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY FINANCE CORP 2.375% 19/06/2039
1.65%
Bonds
United States
6
FRANCE (REPUBLIC OF) 0.75% 25/05/2053
1.41%
Bonds
France
7
RESEAU FERRE DE FRANCE 5.25% 31/01/2035
1.30%
Bonds
France
8
APPLE INC 3.05% 31/07/2029
1.25%
Bonds
United States
9
WELLCOME TRUST FINANCE PLC 4.625% 25/07/2036
1.23%
Bonds
United Kingdom
10
SANTANDER UK PLC 5.25% 16/02/2029
1.22%
Bonds
United Kingdom
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
B10SR65
Mex Code
VNPRSB
Isin Code
GB00B10SR656
Citi Code
EP72
Fund Charges
Annual Management Charge (AMC)
1.75%
Further Costs
0.01%
Yearly Total
1.76%
Aims and Benchmark
Aims
Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G Strategic Corporate Bond Fund - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The Fund aims to provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than the average return of the iBoxx Sterling Corporates GBP Index (the benchmark), over any five-year period. At least 70% of the fund is invested, directly or indirectly through derivatives, in investment grade corporate debt securities including investment-grade Asset-Backed Securities. These securities can be issued by companies from anywhere in the world, including Emerging Markets. These securities can be denominated in any currency. Other investments may include:
- below investment grade and unrated corporate debt securities.
- debt securities issued or guaranteed by governments and their agencies, public authorities, quasi-sovereigns, and supranational bodies.
- below investment grade and unrated Asset-Backed Securities; and
- other transferable securities, cash, and near cash, directly or via collective investment schemes (including funds managed by M&G).
Investments in Asset-Backed Securities are limited to 20% of the fund. The fund aims to hedge any non-sterling assets to sterling. Derivatives may be used for investment purposes, efficient portfolio management and hedging.
The Fund is diversified across a range of investment grade debt securities from a variety of sectors and geographies. The Fund's investment approach is based on the principle that returns from corporate bond markets are driven by a combination of macroeconomic, asset class, sector, geographic and stock-level factors. As different factors dominate returns at different stages of the economic cycle, the manager applies a flexible investment approach, changing the blend of duration and credit exposure in the portfolio to weight them appropriately. The fund manager has the freedom to take a high-conviction approach when selecting credits for the Fund. Individual credit selection is carried out with the assistance of an in-house team of credit analysts to complement the fund manager's views.
Benchmark
iBoxx Sterling Corporates GBP
ABI Sector
Sterling Corporate Bond
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
0.70
Beta
1.01
Sharpe
0.00
Standard Deviation
8.83
Info Ratio
0.41
Risk Factors
Risk Factor
Yes / No
Charges to Capital
Yes
Emerging Markets
No
Concentrated Portfolio
No
Smaller Companies
No
High Yield Bonds
Yes
Sector Specific
No
Geared Investments
Yes
Value of Investments
Yes
Investments Long Term
Yes
Property
No
Exchange Rate
Yes
Higher Risk
No
Performance Charges
No
Derivative Exposure
Yes
Offshore
No
Income Eroding Capital Growth
Yes
Umbrella Liabilities
No
New Fund
No
Solvency of Depository
No
Solvency of Bond Issuers
Yes
Ethical Restrictions
No
Liquidity
Yes
Returns Are Not Guaranteed
Yes
Inflation
Yes
Taxation and Tax Relief
Yes
Fund Specific Risks
Charges to Capital
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).
High Yield Bonds
The fund invests in high yield bonds. High yield bonds carry a greater risk of default than investment grade bonds, and economic conditions and interest rate movements will have a greater effect on their price. Income levels may not be achieved and the income provided may vary.
Geared Investments
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.
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.
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.
Derivative Exposure
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.
Income Eroding Capital Growth
The fund focuses on providing an income, which can reduce the prospects for capital growth, and in some cases the capital value may fall.
Solvency of Bond Issuers
If the fund you choose invests in bonds there is a risk that the issuer may default, resulting in a loss to the portfolio.
Liquidity
This fund can suffer from partial or total illiquidity, which may lead to considerable price fluctuations and the inability to redeem your investment.
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 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.
