Prudential High Yield Distribution (ex M&G)

Essentials Portfolio Analysis Background Data Performance View PDF Factsheet
Portfolio data accurate as at:

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 26.5% 6.0% -1.9% 3.1% 9.4%
Sector 21.3% 4.6% -3.5% 8.2% 3.1%
Rank 46/338 96/340 69/341 329/343 5/343
Quartile 1 2 1 4 1

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/03/25
5 Years to
31/03/25
10 Years to
31/03/25
Fund 3.5% 8.2% 3.3%
Sector 2.5% 6.4% 4.0%
Rank 85/341 31/338 256/323
Quartile 1 1 4

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
HSBC HOLDINGS 5.62
BP 3.69
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO 3.48
IMPERIAL BRANDS 3.45
ASTRAZENECA 3.24
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP 2.58
SHELL 2.49
GSK 2.19
RIO TINTO 2.18
NATIONAL GRID 2.10
Total 31.01

Fund Aims

Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to provide an above average level of income by investing mainly in a broad spread of collective investment schemes. The fund will have exposure to a range of asset classes, including at least 80% in UK equities and sterling denominated bonds, with the remainder in overseas bonds, alternative assets and other asset types. Derivative instruments may be used for efficient portfolio management.

Fund Manager

M&G Treasury & Investment Office

Photo of M&G Treasury & Investment Office The M&G Treasury and Investment Office (T&IO) is our team of in-house investment strategists and ‘manager of managers’ for Pru in the UK. They are independent of the various underlying asset management businesses within M&G plc and carry out various stages of the investment process including setting the strategic asset allocation, manager selection and oversight and portfolio management*. The team includes investment professionals with expertise in capital market research, investment strategy design, liability management, derivatives and portfolio management.

Fund Overview

Bid (28/04/2025) 459.90
Offer (28/04/2025) 483.00
Fund size (28/02/2025) £32.50m
Number of holdings 5265
Launch date 30/03/1979

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.00%
Further Costs 0.02%
Yearly Total 1.02%

Asset Allocation

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  UK Equities 57.89%
  International Bonds 19.00%
  International Equities 6.59%
  UK Corporate Bonds 6.25%
  Cash and Equivalents 3.91%
  UK Gilts 1.61%
  Property 1.43%
  Investment Trusts 1.08%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.27%
  Other Assets 1.97%
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 investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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

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  UK Equities 57.89%
  International Bonds 19.00%
  International Equities 6.59%
  UK Corporate Bonds 6.25%
  Cash and Equivalents 3.91%
  UK Gilts 1.61%
  Property 1.43%
  Investment Trusts 1.08%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.27%
  Other Assets 1.97%

Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Bonds 26.86% - - -
 
Financials 23.25% - - -
 
Banks - 10.20% - -
 
Banks - - 10.20% -
 
Banks - - - 10.20%
 
Insurance - 6.86% - -
 
Life Insurance - - 5.16% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 5.16%
 
Non-life Insurance - - 1.71% -
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 1.27%
 
Reinsurance - - - 0.44%
 
Financial Services - 6.18% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 3.75% -
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 2.88%
 
Investment Services - - - 0.85%
 
Diversified Financial Services - - - 0.02%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 1.36% -
 
Mortgage Finance - - - 0.71%
 
Consumer Lending - - - 0.48%
 
Financial Data & Systems - - - 0.17%
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - 1.08% -
 
Equity Investment Instruments - - - 1.08%
 
Nonequity Investment Instruments - - 0.00% -
 
Nonequity Investment Instruments - - - 0.00%
 
Consumer Staples 8.71% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 6.93% - -
 
Tobacco - - 6.93% -
 
Tobacco - - - 6.93%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 1.79% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 1.79% -
 
Nondurable Household Products - - - 0.81%
 
Personal Products - - - 0.65%
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 0.32%
 
Energy 7.03% - - -
 
Energy - 7.03% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 7.03% -
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 6.18%
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 0.63%
 
Pipelines - - - 0.21%
 
Coal - - - 0.01%
 
Utilities 5.53% - - -
 
Utilities - 5.53% - -
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 4.04% -
 
Multi-Utilities - - - 3.00%
 
Water - - - 0.99%
 
Gas Distribution - - - 0.05%
 
Electricity - - 1.49% -
 
Conventional Electricity - - - 1.49%
 
Alternative Electricity - - - 0.01%
 
Health Care 5.42% - - -
 
Health Care - 5.42% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 5.42% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 5.42%
 
Consumer Discretionary 5.24% - - -
 
Media - 2.11% - -
 
Media - - 2.11% -
 
Radio & TV Broadcasters - - - 0.85%
 
Publishing - - - 0.74%
 
Media Agencies - - - 0.52%
 
Retail - 1.07% - -
 
Retailers - - 1.07% -
 
Home Improvement Retailers - - - 0.71%
 
Specialty Retailers - - - 0.36%
 
Travel & Leisure - 0.80% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 0.80% -
 
Casinos & Gambling - - - 0.80%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 0.77% - -
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 0.57% -
 
Home Construction - - - 0.57%
 
Personal Goods - - 0.20% -
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 0.20%
 
Automobiles & Parts - 0.49% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 0.49% -
 
Auto Parts - - - 0.49%
 
Basic Materials 4.92% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 4.25% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 3.11% -
 
General Mining - - - 3.11%
 
Industrial Materials - - 1.14% -
 
Paper - - - 1.14%
 
Chemicals - 0.67% - -
 
Chemicals - - 0.67% -
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 0.67%
 
Cash and Equivalents 3.91% - - -
 
Industrials 2.58% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 1.76% - -
 
Industrial Support Services - - 0.80% -
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 0.45%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 0.35%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 0.57% -
 
Machinery: Specialty - - - 0.57%
 
Industrial Transportation - - 0.39% -
 
Railroads - - - 0.21%
 
Marine Transportation - - - 0.12%
 
Transportation Services - - - 0.05%
 
Construction & Materials - 0.81% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 0.81% -
 
Construction - - - 0.48%
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 0.17%
 
Engineering & Contracting Services - - - 0.16%
 
Non-Classified 1.97% - - -
 
Non-Classified - 0.28% - -
 
Non-Classified - - 0.28% -
 
Non-Classified - - - 0.28%
 
Real Estate 1.91% - - -
 
Real Estate - 1.91% - -
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 1.72% -
 
Diversified REITs - - - 1.01%
 
Retail REITs - - - 0.37%
 
Office REITs - - - 0.22%
 
Infrastructure REITs - - - 0.07%
 
Residential REITs - - - 0.05%
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.19% -
 
Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 0.19%
 
Telecommunications 1.86% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 1.86% - -
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 1.86% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - 1.86%
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 0.00% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.00%
 
Technology 0.54% - - -
 
Technology - 0.54% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 0.54% -
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 0.54%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 0.27% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 0.27% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 0.27% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 0.27%

Regional Allocation

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  UK 66.96%
  North America 8.76%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 8.09%
  Non-Classified 5.40%
  Cash and Equivalents 3.91%
  Emerging Asia 2.53%
  Property 1.43%
  South & Central America 0.96%
  Developed Asia 0.75%
  Other Regions 1.21%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 69.24%
  Pound Sterling 18.35%
  US Dollar 4.53%
  Cash 3.90%
  Euro 1.20%
  Rupiah 0.42%
  Other Currencies 2.35%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
UK 66.96% -
 
United Kingdom - 65.75%
 
Isle of Man - 0.80%
 
Guernsey - 0.41%
 
North America 8.76% -
 
United States - 7.63%
 
Canada - 0.68%
 
Bermuda - 0.44%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 8.09% -
 
France - 2.67%
 
Germany - 1.13%
 
Netherlands - 0.99%
 
Luxembourg - 0.78%
 
Ireland - 0.55%
 
Finland - 0.47%
 
Switzerland - 0.32%
 
Sweden - 0.29%
 
Spain - 0.26%
 
Italy - 0.24%
 
Denmark - 0.20%
 
Norway - 0.15%
 
Austria - 0.02%
 
Belgium - 0.02%
 
Iceland - 0.00%
 
Portugal - 0.00%
 
Non-Classified 5.40% -
 
Cash and Equivalents 3.91% -
 
Emerging Asia 2.53% -
 
Indonesia - 0.50%
 
Philippines - 0.40%
 
Malaysia - 0.40%
 
India - 0.37%
 
South Korea - 0.34%
 
Thailand - 0.24%
 
Uzbekistan - 0.05%
 
China - 0.05%
 
Tajikistan - 0.03%
 
Pakistan - 0.03%
 
Viet Nam - 0.02%
 
Georgia - 0.02%
 
Kazakhstan - 0.02%
 
Papua New Guinea - 0.02%
 
Azerbaijan - 0.01%
 
Sri Lanka - 0.01%
 
Mongolia - 0.00%
 
Macau - 0.00%
 
Taiwan - 0.00%
 
Armenia - 0.00%
 
Property 1.43% -
 
South & Central America 0.96% -
 
Mexico - 0.35%
 
Peru - 0.10%
 
Brazil - 0.10%
 
Argentina - 0.09%
 
Colombia - 0.09%
 
Dominican Republic - 0.05%
 
Paraguay - 0.05%
 
Chile - 0.03%
 
Uruguay - 0.02%
 
Venezuela - 0.02%
 
Guatemala - 0.01%
 
Jamaica - 0.01%
 
Barbados - 0.01%
 
Suriname - 0.01%
 
Honduras - 0.01%
 
Ecuador - 0.01%
 
El Salvador - 0.01%
 
Virgin Islands (British) - 0.01%
 
Trinidad and Tobago - 0.01%
 
Costa Rica - 0.00%
 
Bolivia - 0.00%
 
Developed Asia 0.75% -
 
Singapore - 0.44%
 
Hong Kong - 0.32%
 
Middle East & Africa 0.58% -
 
South Africa - 0.13%
 
United Arab Emirates - 0.07%
 
Nigeria - 0.05%
 
Iraq - 0.04%
 
Cote D'Ivoire - 0.04%
 
Benin - 0.04%
 
Egypt - 0.04%
 
Angola - 0.03%
 
Rwanda - 0.02%
 
Cameroon - 0.01%
 
Qatar - 0.01%
 
Israel - 0.01%
 
Ghana - 0.01%
 
Senegal - 0.01%
 
Tunisia - 0.01%
 
Oman - 0.01%
 
Kenya - 0.01%
 
Morocco - 0.01%
 
Mozambique - 0.01%
 
Jordan - 0.01%
 
Gabon - 0.00%
 
Kuwait - 0.00%
 
Saudi Arabia - 0.00%
 
Lebanon - 0.00%
 
Emerging Europe 0.31% -
 
Turkey - 0.08%
 
Poland - 0.07%
 
Ukraine - 0.05%
 
Romania - 0.05%
 
Hungary - 0.03%
 
Serbia - 0.01%
 
Czech Republic - 0.01%
 
Bosnia and Herzegowina - 0.00%
 
Albania - 0.00%
 
Greece - 0.00%
 
Montenegro - 0.00%
 
Bulgaria - 0.00%
 
Japan 0.19% -
 
Japan - 0.19%
 
Australia & New Zealand 0.12% -
 
Australia - 0.12%
 
New Zealand - 0.01%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
26.78%
Large
 
 
9.67%
Medium
 
 
8.18%
Small
 
 
4.02%
Micro
 
 
0.74%
Non-Classified
 
 
19.84%
Bonds
 
 
26.86%
Cash
 
 
3.91%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
12.97%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
 
 
6.60%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
 
 
2.17%
> 15Yr Maturity
 
 
5.11%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
3.91%
Unknown Maturity
 
 
1.69%
Other Asset Types
 
 
67.54%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AAA
 
 
2.39%
AA
 
 
3.69%
A
 
 
5.76%
BBB
 
 
6.81%
Sub-Investment Grade
 
 
2.03%
Unknown Quality
 
 
6.18%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
3.91%
Other Asset Types
 
 
69.23%

Top 10 Fund Holdings

Name % Weight Sector Country
1 M&G Dividend Class C GBP 65.43% Managed Funds Managed Funds
2 M&G (1) Sterling Investment Grade Corporate Bond Class Z2A GBP 19.77% Managed Funds Managed Funds
3 M&G Global High Yield Bond Class A GBP 2.31% Managed Funds Managed Funds
4 M&G (Lux) Asian Local Currency Bond Class ZI 2.06% Managed Funds Managed Funds
5 M&G Emerging Markets Bond Class PP GBP 1.34% Managed Funds Managed Funds
6 Legal & General Global Infrastructure Index Class C 1.23% Managed Funds Managed Funds
7 M&G (1) UK Gilt Z2A GBP Acc 0.95% Managed Funds Managed Funds
8 FlexShares ETFs Listed Private Equity UCITS ETF USD Accumulating 0.73% Managed Funds Managed Funds
9 M&G (Lux) Asian Corporate Bond Class ZI-H A 0.71% Managed Funds Managed Funds
10 M&G (1) Artisan Part Emerging Markets Debt Class PA GBP 0.61% Managed Funds Managed Funds

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 HSBC HOLDINGS 5.62% Banks United Kingdom
2 BP 3.69% Non-Renewable Energy United Kingdom
3 BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO 3.48% Tobacco United Kingdom
4 IMPERIAL BRANDS 3.45% Tobacco United Kingdom
5 ASTRAZENECA 3.24% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology United Kingdom
6 LLOYDS BANKING GROUP 2.58% Banks United Kingdom
7 SHELL 2.49% Non-Renewable Energy United Kingdom
8 GSK 2.19% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology United Kingdom
9 RIO TINTO 2.18% Industrial Metals & Mining United Kingdom
10 NATIONAL GRID 2.10% Gas, Water & Multi-utilities 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 information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 0549451
Mex Code MGHYA
Isin Code GB0005494512
Citi Code MG94

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.00%
Further Costs 0.02%
Yearly Total 1.02%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to provide an above average level of income by investing mainly in a broad spread of collective investment schemes. The fund will have exposure to a range of asset classes, including at least 80% in UK equities and sterling denominated bonds, with the remainder in overseas bonds, alternative assets and other asset types. Derivative instruments may be used for efficient portfolio management.
Benchmark Composite
ABI Sector Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares

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 information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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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