AXA Investment Managers UK Ltd AXA Framlington UK Select Opportunities Class Z Acc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 28/02/20 to 28/02/21 |
28/02/21 to 28/02/22 |
28/02/22 to 28/02/23 |
28/02/23 to 28/02/24 |
28/02/24 to 28/02/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 8.5% | 4.4% | -1.3% | -6.0% | 9.3% |
| Sector | 8.5% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 12.9% |
| Rank | 73/207 | 146/212 | 161/218 | 204/220 | 163/221 |
| Quartile | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 28/02/25 |
5 Years to 28/02/25 |
10 Years to 28/02/25 |
||
| Fund | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | |
| Sector | 5.3% | 6.4% | 5.0% | |
| Rank | 184/218 | 179/207 | 168/181 | |
| Quartile | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| ASTRAZENECA | 4.81 |
| LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP | 4.19 |
| EXPERIAN | 3.68 |
| SHELL | 3.68 |
| COMPASS GROUP | 2.98 |
| GSK | 2.98 |
| BP | 2.78 |
| LLOYDS BANKING GROUP | 2.71 |
| WEIR GROUP PLC (THE) | 2.52 |
| SSE | 2.47 |
| Total | 32.79 |
Fund Aims
To achieve capital growth by investing in companies, primarily of UK origin, where the Manager believes above average returns can be realised.
Fund Manager
TBC
Chris joined AXA Framlington in 2005 as a portfolio manager on the UK small cap desk, responsible for the management of a number of pension funds focused on UK small and mid cap companies. In February 2008 he was appointed Portfolio Man-ager of the UK Smaller Companies Fund.
Previously, Chris worked at ISIS (which later became Foreign & Colonial) until his appointment at AXA Framlington, where he progressed from equity analyst to lead fund manager on four institutional FTSE Small Cap funds. In 2003 he was promoted to lead fund manager of the UK Small Cap retail funds.
Chris began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1995 as part of the London Middle Market Business Advisory Service. After a short period in the Corporate and International Tax de-partment, he moved to Corporate Finance.
Chris graduated from Durham University in 1995 with an hon-ours degree in Philosophy and Psychology. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1998.
Fund Overview
| Mid (10/03/2025) | 182.50p |
| Historic yield | 1.70% |
| Fund size (31/10/2024) | £516.11m |
| Number of holdings | 55 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.92% |
| Launch date | 31/01/1969 |
Asset Allocation
| UK Equities | 97.77% | |
| Property | 1.64% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.59% |
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 | 97.77% | |
| Property | 1.64% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.59% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 23.43% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 18.65% | - | - | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 6.27% | - | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 5.30% | |
| Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | 0.97% | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 3.45% | - | |
| Machinery: Construction & Handling | - | - | - | 2.52% | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 0.93% | |
| Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 3.10% | - | |
| Defense | - | - | - | 1.96% | |
| Aerospace | - | - | - | 1.15% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 2.20% | - | |
| Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing | - | - | - | 2.20% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 1.86% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 1.86% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 1.77% | - | |
| Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter | - | - | - | 1.77% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 4.78% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 4.78% | - | |
| Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 3.36% | |
| Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing | - | - | - | 1.42% | |
| Financials | 18.99% | - | - | - | |
| Financial Services | - | 8.53% | - | - | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 4.34% | - | |
| Investment Services | - | - | - | 3.24% | |
| Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | 1.10% | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 4.19% | - | |
| Financial Data & Systems | - | - | - | 4.19% | |
| Insurance | - | 5.33% | - | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | 5.33% | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | - | 5.33% | |
| Banks | - | 5.13% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 5.13% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 5.13% | |
| Health Care | 11.53% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 11.53% | - | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 8.15% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 8.15% | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 3.38% | - | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 1.87% | |
| Medical Supplies | - | - | - | 1.51% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 11.00% | - | - | - | |
| Retail | - | 3.64% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 3.64% | - | |
| Home Improvement Retailers | - | - | - | 2.14% | |
| Specialty Retailers | - | - | - | 1.49% | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 2.98% | - | - | |
| Consumer Services | - | - | 2.98% | - | |
| Vending & Catering Service | - | - | - | 2.98% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 2.93% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 2.93% | - | |
| Travel & Tourism | - | - | - | 1.84% | |
| Restaurants & Bars | - | - | - | 1.09% | |
| Media | - | 1.45% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 1.45% | - | |
| Media Agencies | - | - | - | 1.45% | |
| Technology | 9.76% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 9.76% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 9.56% | - | |
| Software | - | - | - | 4.04% | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 3.57% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 1.95% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 0.20% | - | |
| Computer Hardware | - | - | - | 0.20% | |
| Energy | 6.63% | - | - | - | |
| Energy | - | 6.63% | - | - | |
| Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | 6.46% | - | |
| Integrated Oil & Gas | - | - | - | 6.46% | |
| Renewable Energy | - | - | 0.16% | - | |
| Alternative Fuels | - | - | - | 0.16% | |
| Real Estate | 6.45% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 6.45% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 3.73% | - | |
| Real Estate Holding and Development | - | - | - | 1.88% | |
| Real Estate Services | - | - | - | 1.84% | |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | - | - | 2.72% | - | |
| Industrial REITs | - | - | - | 1.64% | |
| Storage REITs | - | - | - | 1.08% | |
| Consumer Staples | 6.07% | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 3.11% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 3.11% | - | |
| Nondurable Household Products | - | - | - | 1.76% | |
| Personal Products | - | - | - | 1.35% | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 2.96% | - | - | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 2.45% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | 2.45% | |
| Beverages | - | - | 0.51% | - | |
| Soft Drinks | - | - | - | 0.51% | |
| Basic Materials | 3.09% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 3.09% | - | - | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 3.09% | - | |
| Metal Fabricating | - | - | - | 1.61% | |
| Copper | - | - | - | 1.48% | |
| Utilities | 2.47% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | - | 2.47% | - | - | |
| Electricity | - | - | 2.47% | - | |
| Conventional Electricity | - | - | - | 2.47% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.59% | - | - | - | |
Regional Allocation
| UK | 97.77% | |
| Property | 1.64% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.59% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 99.93% | |
| Pound Sterling | 0.07% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 97.77% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 97.77% | |
| Property | 1.64% | - | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.59% | - | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
31.67% |
| Large |
|
18.42% |
| Medium |
|
31.92% |
| Small |
|
11.58% |
| Micro |
|
0.80% |
| Non-Classified |
|
5.03% |
| Cash |
|
0.59% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASTRAZENECA | 4.81% | Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | United Kingdom |
| 2 | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP | 4.19% | Finance & Credit Services | United Kingdom |
| 3 | EXPERIAN | 3.68% | Industrial Support Services | United Kingdom |
| 4 | SHELL | 3.68% | Non-Renewable Energy | United Kingdom |
| 5 | COMPASS GROUP | 2.98% | Consumer Services | United Kingdom |
| 6 | GSK | 2.98% | Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | United Kingdom |
| 7 | BP | 2.78% | Non-Renewable Energy | United Kingdom |
| 8 | LLOYDS BANKING GROUP | 2.71% | Banks | United Kingdom |
| 9 | WEIR GROUP PLC (THE) | 2.52% | Industrial Engineering | United Kingdom |
| 10 | SSE | 2.47% | Electricity | United Kingdom |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 9.76% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9.76% |
| Financials | 18.99% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18.99% |
| Real Estate | 4.81% | - | - | - | - | 1.64% | - | - | 6.45% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 11.00% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11.00% |
| Consumer Staples | 6.07% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.07% |
| Energy | 6.63% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.63% |
| Utilities | 2.47% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.47% |
| Health Care | 11.53% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11.53% |
| Industrials | 23.43% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 23.43% |
| Basic Materials | 3.09% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.09% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.59% | 0.59% |
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 | B7MKM11 |
| Mex Code | FRSLCP |
| Isin Code | GB00B7MKM114 |
| Citi Code | 11VX |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.92% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | To achieve capital growth by investing in companies, primarily of UK origin, where the Manager believes above average returns can be realised. |
| Benchmark | FTSE All-Share Index Total Return Gross |
| Benchmark Category | - |
| IA Sector | UK All Companies |
Fund Background
| Valuation frequency | Daily |
| Valuation point | 12:00 |
| Fund type | Unit Trust |
| Launch price | £0.17 |
| Fund currency | Pound Sterling |
| Fund domicile | United Kingdom |
| ISA allowable | Yes |
| SIPP allowable | Yes |
Distribution Details
| Income frequency | Biannually |
| Distribution Type | Dividend |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Distribution Dates
| Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
|---|---|
| 16 March | 15 May |
| 16 September | 15 November |
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 | The National Westminster Bank plc |
| Fund Administrator | Internal |
| Fund Registrar | DST Financial Services Europe |
| Fund Custodian | HSBC Bank plc |
Group Details
| Group name | AXA Investment Managers UK Limited |
| Group address | Broker Services Team AXA Investment Managers 7 Newgate Street London EC1A 7NX |
| Group telephone | 020 7003 1234 |
| Dealing telephone | 0207 0031234 |
| broker.services@axa-im.com | |
| Homepage | www.axa-im.com |
| Fax number | 020 7003 2313 |
Dealing
| Minimum Investment | £100000000 |
| Minimum Top Up | £5000 |
| Minimum Regular Saving | - |
| Settlement Period: Buy | 4 days |
| Settlement Period: Sell | 4 days |
| Pricing Basis | Forward |
| Dealing Decimals | 3 |
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.
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.
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