M&G Episode Allocation Class PP GBP Inc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
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 | 22.4% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 10.2% | 4.2% |
| Sector | 19.8% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 7.7% | 3.7% |
| Rank | 54/146 | 62/159 | 5/165 | 31/172 | 74/184 |
| Quartile | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/03/25 |
5 Years to 31/03/25 |
10 Years to 31/03/25 |
||
| Fund | 5.2% | 8.2% | n/a | |
| Sector | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.3% | |
| Rank | 5/165 | 12/146 | n/a | |
| Quartile | 1 | 1 | n/a | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| 3¾% Treasury Gilt 2053 | 13.52 |
| Cash | 7.90 |
| Cash | 7.29 |
| iShares iShares III plc Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 5.16 |
| Amundi ETF Amundi S&P 500 II UCITS ETF - | 5.01 |
| TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 0.125% 15/02/2052 | 2.65 |
| XTrackers Xtrackers Spain UCITS ETF Class 1C | 2.06 |
| MEXICO (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) (GO 8% 07/11/2047 | 2.04 |
| iShares iShares plc MSCI Brazil UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 2.04 |
| XTrackers Xtrackers FTSE MIB UCITS ETF Class 1D | 1.99 |
| Total | 49.67 |
Fund Aims
The Fund aims to deliver a total return (the combination of capital growth and income) of at least 5% per annum above the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA), before any charges are taken, over any five-year period. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve a positive return over five years, or any other, period, and investors may not get back the original amount they invested.
Fund Manager
Tony Finding joined PPM (now M&G) in 1997 as an economist. Subsequently, he took responsibility for the generation of views on yield curve and foreign exchange trading opportunities. In 2001, Tony developed his expertise in credit and exotic fixed interest securities by spending time seconded to Prudential's US-based investment management team. Tony has been in his current role as a member of the multi asset team since 1999. In January 2011, Tony was appointed co-manager of the M&G Cautious Multi Asset Fund and the M&G Dynamic Allocation Fund. He has a BSc in economics from the LSE and is also a CFA charterholder.
Stuart Canning has worked with the multi asset team for twelve years and a research analyst since 2015. In those twelve years Stuart has worked closely across the various funds managed the team, and particularly closely with Tony Finding on the M&G Episode Allocation Fund. As well as providing input to investment decision making, Stuart has worked extensively on the marketing material of the M&G Episode Allocation fund to launch the proposition in the institutional space (as a competitor to ‘Diversified growth’ strategies). Stuart also represents the investment team in direct client and prospect meetings for this and other funds. Stuart has also been responsible for driving the written marketing material for the team, having written extensively for the Cayman-based Episode fund for over a decade and leading the team’s blog. Stuart is a Chartered Financial Analyst and has a degree in English and History from the University of York.
Alex Houlding joined M&G as a graduate in 2014 and rotated through various investment teams before joining the Multi Asset team as an analyst in September 2015. He has a degree in economics from the University of Cambridge and has passed all 3 levels of the CFA Programme.
Fund Overview
| Mid (01/04/2025) | 109.34p |
| Historic yield | 3.64% |
| Fund size (28/02/2025) | £294.55m |
| Number of holdings | 7465 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.55% |
| Launch date | 16/02/2007 |
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 22.29% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 16.85% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 16.54% | |
| UK Gilts | 13.52% | |
| International Bonds | 12.97% | |
| UK Equities | 2.65% | |
| Commodities | 2.45% | |
| Property | 0.08% | |
| Money Market | 0.00% | |
| Other Assets | 12.65% |
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
| International Equities | 22.29% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 16.85% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 16.54% | |
| UK Gilts | 13.52% | |
| International Bonds | 12.97% | |
| UK Equities | 2.65% | |
| Commodities | 2.45% | |
| Property | 0.08% | |
| Money Market | 0.00% | |
| Other Assets | 12.65% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 43.02% | - | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | 32.99% | - | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | 17.95% | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | - | 17.95% | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | 17.95% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 16.85% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 16.85% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 16.85% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 16.85% | |
| Technology | 2.92% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 2.92% | - | - | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 1.59% | - | |
| Semiconductors | - | - | - | 0.97% | |
| Computer Hardware | - | - | - | 0.54% | |
| Production Technology Equipment | - | - | - | 0.05% | |
| Electronic Components | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 1.34% | - | |
| Software | - | - | - | 0.77% | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 0.54% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Financials | 2.68% | - | - | - | |
| Banks | - | 1.76% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 1.76% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 1.76% | |
| Insurance | - | 0.46% | - | - | |
| Non-life Insurance | - | - | 0.35% | - | |
| Full Line Insurance | - | - | - | 0.18% | |
| Property & Casualty Insurance | - | - | - | 0.15% | |
| Insurance Brokers | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | 0.11% | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | - | 0.11% | |
| Financial Services | - | 0.45% | - | - | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 0.40% | - | |
| Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | 0.17% | |
| Diversified Financial Services | - | - | - | 0.15% | |
| Investment Services | - | - | - | 0.08% | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 0.05% | - | |
| Financial Data & Systems | - | - | - | 0.05% | |
| Nonequity Investment Instruments | - | - | 0.00% | - | |
| Nonequity Investment Instruments | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
| Commodities | 2.45% | - | - | - | |
| Commodities | - | 2.45% | - | - | |
| Commodities | - | - | 2.45% | - | |
| Commodities | - | - | - | 2.45% | |
| Health Care | 1.74% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 1.74% | - | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 1.30% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 1.04% | |
| Biotechnology | - | - | - | 0.25% | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 0.36% | - | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 0.33% | |
| Medical Services | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Health Care Providers | - | - | 0.08% | - | |
| Health Care Management Services | - | - | - | 0.08% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 1.23% | - | - | - | |
| Retail | - | 0.42% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 0.42% | - | |
| Diversified Retailers | - | - | - | 0.32% | |
| Specialty Retailers | - | - | - | 0.08% | |
| Apparel Retailers | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Media | - | 0.31% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 0.31% | - | |
| Entertainment | - | - | - | 0.13% | |
| Radio & TV Broadcasters | - | - | - | 0.08% | |
| Media Agencies | - | - | - | 0.08% | |
| Publishing | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 0.23% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 0.23% | - | |
| Travel & Tourism | - | - | - | 0.10% | |
| Casinos & Gambling | - | - | - | 0.06% | |
| Restaurants & Bars | - | - | - | 0.05% | |
| Hotels & Motels | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 0.17% | - | - | |
| Consumer Services | - | - | 0.12% | - | |
| Vending & Catering Service | - | - | - | 0.07% | |
| Consumer Services: Misc. | - | - | - | 0.05% | |
| Personal Goods | - | - | 0.04% | - | |
| Clothing & Accessories | - | - | - | 0.04% | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 0.01% | - | |
| Home Construction | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Leisure Goods | - | - | 0.00% | - | |
| Photography | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | 0.09% | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 0.09% | - | |
| Automobiles | - | - | - | 0.09% | |
| Consumer Staples | 0.89% | - | - | - | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 0.57% | - | - | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 0.38% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | 0.34% | |
| Farming, Fishing, Ranching & Plantations | - | - | - | 0.04% | |
| Fruit & Grain Processing | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Tobacco | - | - | 0.10% | - | |
| Tobacco | - | - | - | 0.10% | |
| Beverages | - | - | 0.08% | - | |
| Soft Drinks | - | - | - | 0.08% | |
| Distillers & Vintners | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 0.32% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 0.32% | - | |
| Personal Products | - | - | - | 0.13% | |
| Food Retailers & Wholesalers | - | - | - | 0.09% | |
| Nondurable Household Products | - | - | - | 0.09% | |
| Drug Retailers | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Telecommunications | 0.59% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 0.59% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Service Providers | - | - | 0.33% | - | |
| Telecommunications Services | - | - | - | 0.21% | |
| Cable Television Services | - | - | - | 0.13% | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | 0.26% | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | - | 0.26% | |
| Basic Materials | 0.49% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 0.35% | - | - | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 0.29% | - | |
| General Mining | - | - | - | 0.18% | |
| Copper | - | - | - | 0.09% | |
| Nonferrous Metals | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
| Precious Metals & Mining | - | - | 0.05% | - | |
| Gold Mining | - | - | - | 0.05% | |
| Industrial Materials | - | - | 0.02% | - | |
| Paper | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
| Chemicals | - | 0.14% | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | - | 0.14% | - | |
| Chemicals: Diversified | - | - | - | 0.11% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Industrials | 0.46% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 0.34% | - | - | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 0.12% | - | |
| Transaction Processing Services | - | - | - | 0.07% | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 0.11% | - | |
| Aerospace | - | - | - | 0.11% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 0.06% | - | |
| Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters | - | - | - | 0.05% | |
| Electronic Equipment: Other | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 0.03% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 0.02% | - | |
| Machinery: Specialty | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Machinery: Construction & Handling | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 0.02% | - | |
| Commercial Vehicles & Parts | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 0.12% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 0.12% | - | |
| Construction | - | - | - | 0.07% | |
| Engineering & Contracting Services | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
| Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
| Energy | 0.43% | - | - | - | |
| Energy | - | 0.43% | - | - | |
| Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | 0.42% | - | |
| Integrated Oil & Gas | - | - | - | 0.31% | |
| Pipelines | - | - | - | 0.06% | |
| Coal | - | - | - | 0.04% | |
| Oil: Crude Producers | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Renewable Energy | - | - | 0.01% | - | |
| Renewable Energy Equipment | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Alternative Fuels | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
| Utilities | 0.19% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | - | 0.19% | - | - | |
| Gas, Water & Multi-utilities | - | - | 0.13% | - | |
| Multi-Utilities | - | - | - | 0.10% | |
| Water | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Gas Distribution | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
| Electricity | - | - | 0.06% | - | |
| Conventional Electricity | - | - | - | 0.06% | |
| Real Estate | 0.11% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 0.11% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | - | - | 0.11% | - | |
| Residential REITs | - | - | - | 0.08% | |
| Office REITs | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | -7.04% | - | - | - | |
Regional Allocation
| UK | 32.80% | |
| Non-Classified | 36.86% | |
| North America | 16.66% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 10.92% | |
| South & Central America | 5.97% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 1.90% | |
| Emerging Asia | 1.66% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 0.16% | |
| Property | 0.08% | |
| Other Regions | -7.02% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 64.03% | |
| Pound Sterling | 30.23% | |
| US Dollar | 5.09% | |
| Mexican Peso | 2.04% | |
| Rand | 1.90% | |
| Brazilian Real | 1.88% | |
| Other Currencies | -5.17% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 32.80% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 32.70% | |
Isle of Man
|
- | 0.06% | |
Jersey
|
- | 0.04% | |
| Non-Classified | 36.86% | - | |
| North America | 16.66% | - | |
United States
|
- | 11.50% | |
Canada
|
- | 0.15% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 10.92% | - | |
Luxembourg
|
- | 2.58% | |
Germany
|
- | 2.34% | |
Spain
|
- | 2.13% | |
Italy
|
- | 2.10% | |
France
|
- | 1.04% | |
Netherlands
|
- | 0.24% | |
Ireland
|
- | 0.15% | |
Belgium
|
- | 0.08% | |
Sweden
|
- | 0.06% | |
Austria
|
- | 0.05% | |
Portugal
|
- | 0.04% | |
Switzerland
|
- | 0.04% | |
Norway
|
- | 0.03% | |
Iceland
|
- | 0.03% | |
Denmark
|
- | 0.02% | |
Finland
|
- | 0.00% | |
| South & Central America | 5.97% | - | |
Brazil
|
- | 3.92% | |
Mexico
|
- | 2.04% | |
Cayman Islands
|
- | 0.00% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 1.90% | - | |
South Africa
|
- | 1.90% | |
Israel
|
- | 0.00% | |
| Emerging Asia | 1.66% | - | |
Indonesia
|
- | 1.62% | |
Philippines
|
- | 0.04% | |
Macau
|
- | 0.00% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 0.16% | - | |
Australia
|
- | 0.16% | |
| Property | 0.08% | - | |
| Emerging Europe | 0.01% | - | |
Greece
|
- | 0.01% | |
Poland
|
- | 0.00% | |
| Japan | 0.01% | - | |
Japan
|
- | 0.01% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | -7.04% | - | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
6.52% |
| Large |
|
1.23% |
| Medium |
|
0.80% |
| Small |
|
0.34% |
| Micro |
|
0.12% |
| Non-Classified |
|
55.00% |
| Bonds |
|
43.02% |
| Cash |
|
-7.04% |
Fixed Interest Maturity Profile
| < 5Yr Maturity |
|
21.11% |
| 5Yr - 10Yr Maturity |
|
1.26% |
| 10Yr - 15Yr Maturity |
|
1.95% |
| > 15Yr Maturity |
|
18.69% |
| Cash And Equivalents |
|
-7.04% |
| Unknown Maturity |
|
20.00% |
| Other Asset Types |
|
44.02% |
Fixed Interest Quality Profile
| AAA |
|
3.15% |
| AA |
|
13.67% |
| A |
|
0.19% |
| BBB |
|
2.61% |
| Sub-Investment Grade |
|
3.92% |
| Unknown Quality |
|
19.48% |
| Cash and Equivalents |
|
-7.04% |
| Other Asset Types |
|
64.02% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3¾% Treasury Gilt 2053 | 13.52% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 2 | Cash | 7.90% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 3 | Cash | 7.29% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 4 | iShares iShares III plc Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 5.16% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
| 5 | Amundi ETF Amundi S&P 500 II UCITS ETF - | 5.01% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
| 6 | TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 0.125% 15/02/2052 | 2.65% | Bonds | United States |
| 7 | XTrackers Xtrackers Spain UCITS ETF Class 1C | 2.06% | Non-Classified | Spain |
| 8 | MEXICO (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) (GO 8% 07/11/2047 | 2.04% | Bonds | Mexico |
| 9 | iShares iShares plc MSCI Brazil UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 2.04% | Non-Classified | Brazil |
| 10 | XTrackers Xtrackers FTSE MIB UCITS ETF Class 1D | 1.99% | Non-Classified | Italy |
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 | BK7XX80 |
| Mex Code | - |
| Isin Code | GB00BK7XX801 |
| Citi Code | QGN9 |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.55% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | The Fund aims to deliver a total return (the combination of capital growth and income) of at least 5% per annum above the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA), before any charges are taken, over any five-year period. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve a positive return over five years, or any other, period, and investors may not get back the original amount they invested. |
| Benchmark | SONIA + 5% |
| Benchmark Category | Target |
| IA Sector | Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares |
Fund Background
| Valuation frequency | Daily |
| Valuation point | 12:00 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Fund currency | Pound Sterling |
| Fund domicile | United Kingdom |
| ISA allowable | Yes |
| SIPP allowable | Yes |
Distribution Details
| Income frequency | Quarterly |
| Distribution Type | Dividend |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
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 | IFDS |
| Fund Registrar | IFDS |
| Fund Custodian | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
Group Details
| Group name | M&G Investments |
| Group address | 10 Fenchurch Avenue London EC3M 5AG United Kingdom |
| Group telephone | 0800 390 390 |
| Dealing telephone | 0800 328 3196 |
| info@mandg.co.uk | |
| Homepage | www.mandg.co.uk |
| Fax number | - |
Dealing
| Minimum Investment | - |
| Minimum Top Up | - |
| Minimum Regular Saving | - |
| Settlement Period: Buy | - |
| Settlement Period: Sell | - |
| Pricing Basis | None |
| Dealing Decimals | - |
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.
"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.