31/12/19 to 31/12/20 |
31/12/20 to 31/12/21 |
31/12/21 to 31/12/22 |
31/12/22 to 31/12/23 |
31/12/23 to 31/12/24 |
|
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Fund | 9.8% | 1.9% | -4.8% | 13.2% | 10.7% |
Benchmark | 11.1% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 13.2% | 10.6% |
Quarter | Annualised | |||
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4 2024 |
3 Years to 31/12/24 |
5 Years to 31/12/24 |
10 Years to 31/12/24 |
|
Fund | 1.8% | 6.1% | 6.0% | 8.8% |
Benchmark | 3.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% | 9.0% |
Stock | % Weight |
---|---|
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 5.20 |
SONY CORP | 4.27 |
HITACHI | 3.42 |
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP | 3.26 |
MITSUI & CO. | 2.38 |
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE CO. | 2.34 |
HONDA MOTOR CO. | 2.30 |
FAST RETAILING CO. | 2.27 |
ITOCHU CORPORATION | 2.21 |
RECRUIT HOLDINGS CO. | 2.11 |
Total | 29.76 |
Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G PP Japan Equity Index Fund – the underlying fund.
Underlying fund objective: The fund gains its exposure via the M&G (ACS) BlackRock Japan Equity fund. The underlying fund aims to be fully invested in the equity securities and equity related securities of companies that are constituents of the MSCI Japan Index. Within the index-relative limits, the Investment Manager uses a structured and systematic, bottom up stock selection process to build a portfolio with similar risk-return characteristics as the index in order to meet the fund’s investment objectives. In addition to the fund’s objective, the Investment Manager aims to reflect a fundamental ESG approach by overweighting its investments in securities which score well against the Investment Manager’s ESG research framework and underweighting the securities which score less well.
Richard O’Connor joined Prudential Group in July 2002 and is an index fund manager with responsibility for some 15 funds. He is also fund manager of the M&G Global Real Estate Securities Fund. He joined the business from Goldman Sachs where he worked as a consultant to the fixed income derivatives department. Prior to this, he was with Standard Corporate & Merchant Bank Asset Management (South Africa) in a research analyst role, which he held for more than three years. Richard graduated with an honours degree in investment management from Rand Afrikaans University and a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Natal.
Daily price (20/02/2025) | 365.40 |
Fund size (31/12/2024) | £4.60m |
Underlying Fund size | £4.51m |
Number of holdings | 143 |
Annual Management Charge (AMC) | Please refer to the "Fund Guide" for your specific pension plan |
Launch date | 31/03/2004 |
International Equities | 101.76% | |
Property | 0.33% | |
Cash and Equivalents | -1.91% | |
Other Assets | -0.19% |
Performance as at Q4 2024 - Global equities were marginally higher over the fourth quarter of 2024. After rallying in November and early December, they dipped into the end of the year. US equities rose and continued to hit new all-time highs during the quarter, before selling off toward the end of December. Early on, markets were weighed down by uncertainties over the outcome of the US presidential election. After Donald Trump’s decisive win, however, equities were buoyed by expectations that Trump’s policies would lift growth, lower taxes and cut regulations. The weakness in December was largely due to relatively hawkish comments from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) about the prospect of only two rate cuts in 2025. European equities fell over the quarter against a backdrop of political uncertainty in France and Germany, as both countries faced collapse in their governments and parliamentary elections. In October, shares fell amid concerns about growth, uncertainty about the outcome of the US election, and some weaker corporate earnings. In November, a Trump presidency was seen as a risk for Europe due to potential tariffs, and concerns began to build over France’s debt. UK equities were also lower. In December, the market sold off after a rise in inflation and the Bank of England’s (BoE’s) decision to leave rates unchanged at its final policy meeting of the year. Sentiment was gloomy following the tax rises announced in the Autumn Budget as the economy stagnated. UK GDP for October fell by 0.1% month on month, following a fall of 0.1% in September, renewing concerns about a potential recession.
Source: Legal & General Investment Management
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: MSCI. MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any MSCI data contained herein. The MSCI data may not be further redistributed or used as a basis for other indices or any securities or financial products. This report is not approved, endorsed, reviewed or produced by MSCI. None of the MSCI data is intended to constitute investment advice or a recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment decision and may not be relied on as such.
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 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 gross 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 intended for the trustees, sponsors, advisers and members of occupational pension schemes using Prudential group pension contracts and Prudential grouped personal pensions and Stakeholder pension contracts. Its purpose is to provide an insight into how investment markets and funds have performed over the period and is provided for information only. If you are not familiar with any of the investment terminology included, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their scheme documentation (e.g. Fund Guide) for fund availability, investment strategy, any scheme 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.
International Equities | 101.76% | |
Property | 0.33% | |
Cash and Equivalents | -1.91% | |
Other Assets | -0.19% |
Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
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Industrials | 25.03% | - | - | - | |
Industrial Goods & Services | - | 23.32% | - | - | |
General Industrials | - | - | 7.15% | - | |
Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 7.10% | |
Glass | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
Paints & Coatings | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
Industrial Support Services | - | - | 5.61% | - | |
Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | 2.38% | |
Business Training & Employment Agencies | - | - | - | 2.11% | |
Forms & Bulk Printing Services | - | - | - | 0.79% | |
Security Services | - | - | - | 0.33% | |
Industrial Engineering | - | - | 5.37% | - | |
Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 2.46% | |
Machinery: Construction & Handling | - | - | - | 1.72% | |
Machinery: Agricultural | - | - | - | 1.18% | |
Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 3.50% | - | |
Electrical Components | - | - | - | 2.15% | |
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters | - | - | - | 1.35% | |
Industrial Transportation | - | - | 1.69% | - | |
Marine Transportation | - | - | - | 1.40% | |
Railroads | - | - | - | 0.27% | |
Delivery Services | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
Construction & Materials | - | 1.71% | - | - | |
Construction & Materials | - | - | 1.71% | - | |
Building: Climate Control | - | - | - | 0.87% | |
Construction | - | - | - | 0.68% | |
Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 0.16% | |
Consumer Discretionary | 22.99% | - | - | - | |
Automobiles & Parts | - | 10.13% | - | - | |
Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 10.13% | - | |
Automobiles | - | - | - | 7.92% | |
Auto Parts | - | - | - | 2.10% | |
Tires | - | - | - | 0.11% | |
Consumer Products & Services | - | 8.34% | - | - | |
Leisure Goods | - | - | 6.15% | - | |
Consumer Electronics | - | - | - | 4.67% | |
Electronic Entertainment | - | - | - | 0.99% | |
Toys | - | - | - | 0.49% | |
Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 1.82% | - | |
Home Construction | - | - | - | 1.82% | |
Personal Goods | - | - | 0.37% | - | |
Footwear | - | - | - | 0.33% | |
Cosmetics | - | - | - | 0.04% | |
Retail | - | 2.27% | - | - | |
Retailers | - | - | 2.27% | - | |
Apparel Retailers | - | - | - | 2.27% | |
Travel & Leisure | - | 1.90% | - | - | |
Travel & Leisure | - | - | 1.90% | - | |
Airlines | - | - | - | 0.99% | |
Recreational Services | - | - | - | 0.85% | |
Restaurants & Bars | - | - | - | 0.05% | |
Media | - | 0.35% | - | - | |
Media | - | - | 0.35% | - | |
Media Agencies | - | - | - | 0.35% | |
Financials | 16.20% | - | - | - | |
Banks | - | 9.01% | - | - | |
Banks | - | - | 9.01% | - | |
Banks | - | - | - | 9.01% | |
Insurance | - | 4.90% | - | - | |
Non-life Insurance | - | - | 3.00% | - | |
Property & Casualty Insurance | - | - | - | 3.00% | |
Life Insurance | - | - | 1.91% | - | |
Life Insurance | - | - | - | 1.91% | |
Financial Services | - | 2.29% | - | - | |
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 2.29% | - | |
Investment Services | - | - | - | 1.69% | |
Diversified Financial Services | - | - | - | 0.60% | |
Technology | 13.19% | - | - | - | |
Technology | - | 13.19% | - | - | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 8.57% | - | |
Production Technology Equipment | - | - | - | 4.01% | |
Electronic Office Equipment | - | - | - | 2.33% | |
Electronic Components | - | - | - | 1.41% | |
Semiconductors | - | - | - | 0.67% | |
Computer Hardware | - | - | - | 0.15% | |
Software & Computer Services | - | - | 4.62% | - | |
Computer Services | - | - | - | 2.70% | |
Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 1.77% | |
Software | - | - | - | 0.15% | |
Health Care | 7.71% | - | - | - | |
Health Care | - | 7.71% | - | - | |
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 4.96% | - | |
Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 4.96% | |
Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 2.75% | - | |
Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 1.62% | |
Medical Supplies | - | - | - | 1.13% | |
Consumer Staples | 5.37% | - | - | - | |
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 2.74% | - | - | |
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 2.74% | - | |
Food Retailers & Wholesalers | - | - | - | 1.63% | |
Personal Products | - | - | - | 1.11% | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 2.63% | - | - | |
Food Producers | - | - | 1.48% | - | |
Food Products | - | - | - | 1.48% | |
Beverages | - | - | 1.14% | - | |
Brewers | - | - | - | 0.77% | |
Soft Drinks | - | - | - | 0.37% | |
Telecommunications | 4.48% | - | - | - | |
Telecommunications | - | 4.48% | - | - | |
Telecommunications Service Providers | - | - | 4.48% | - | |
Telecommunications Services | - | - | - | 4.48% | |
Basic Materials | 3.78% | - | - | - | |
Chemicals | - | 3.34% | - | - | |
Chemicals | - | - | 3.34% | - | |
Chemicals: Diversified | - | - | - | 1.71% | |
Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers | - | - | - | 1.10% | |
Specialty Chemicals | - | - | - | 0.53% | |
Basic Resources | - | 0.44% | - | - | |
Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 0.44% | - | |
Nonferrous Metals | - | - | - | 0.30% | |
Iron & Steel | - | - | - | 0.14% | |
Real Estate | 1.32% | - | - | - | |
Real Estate | - | 1.32% | - | - | |
Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 0.99% | - | |
Real Estate Holding and Development | - | - | - | 0.99% | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | - | - | 0.33% | - | |
Office REITs | - | - | - | 0.33% | |
Utilities | 1.11% | - | - | - | |
Utilities | - | 1.11% | - | - | |
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities | - | - | 1.11% | - | |
Gas Distribution | - | - | - | 1.11% | |
Energy | 0.92% | - | - | - | |
Energy | - | 0.92% | - | - | |
Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | 0.92% | - | |
Oil: Crude Producers | - | - | - | 0.49% | |
Oil Refining and Marketing | - | - | - | 0.42% | |
Non-Classified | -0.19% | - | - | - | |
Cash and Equivalents | -1.91% | - | - | - |
Japan | 102.09% | |
Non-Classified | -0.19% | |
Cash and Equivalents | -1.91% |
Region | Country | ||
---|---|---|---|
Japan | 102.09% | - | |
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- | 102.09% | |
Non-Classified | -0.19% | - | |
Cash and Equivalents | -1.91% | - |
Mega |
|
63.68% |
Large |
|
33.55% |
Medium |
|
4.15% |
Non-Classified |
|
0.53% |
Cash |
|
-1.91% |
Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 5.20% | Automobiles & Parts | Japan |
2 | SONY CORP | 4.27% | Leisure Goods | Japan |
3 | HITACHI | 3.42% | General Industrials | Japan |
4 | MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP | 3.26% | Banks | Japan |
5 | MITSUI & CO. | 2.38% | Industrial Support Services | Japan |
6 | MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE CO. | 2.34% | Banks | Japan |
7 | HONDA MOTOR CO. | 2.30% | Automobiles & Parts | Japan |
8 | FAST RETAILING CO. | 2.27% | Retailers | Japan |
9 | ITOCHU CORPORATION | 2.21% | General Industrials | Japan |
10 | RECRUIT HOLDINGS CO. | 2.11% | Industrial Support Services | Japan |
UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Technology | - | 13.19% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13.19% |
Telecommunications | - | 4.48% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.48% |
Financials | - | 16.20% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16.20% |
Real Estate | - | 0.99% | - | - | - | 0.33% | - | - | 1.32% |
Consumer Discretionary | - | 22.99% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 22.99% |
Consumer Staples | - | 5.37% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.37% |
Energy | - | 0.92% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.92% |
Utilities | - | 1.11% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.11% |
Health Care | - | 7.71% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7.71% |
Industrials | - | 25.03% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 25.03% |
Basic Materials | - | 3.78% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.78% |
Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -1.91% | -1.91% |
Non-Classified | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.19% | - | -0.19% |
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: MSCI. MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any MSCI data contained herein. The MSCI data may not be further redistributed or used as a basis for other indices or any securities or financial products. This report is not approved, endorsed, reviewed or produced by MSCI. None of the MSCI data is intended to constitute investment advice or a recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment decision and may not be relied on as such.
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.
Sedol Code | 3424801 |
Mex Code | PUPUSH |
Isin Code | GB0034248012 |
Citi Code | P541 |
Annual Management Charge (AMC) | Please refer to the "Fund Guide" for your specific pension plan |
Aims | Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G PP Japan Equity Index Fund – the underlying fund. Underlying fund objective: The fund gains its exposure via the M&G (ACS) BlackRock Japan Equity fund. The underlying fund aims to be fully invested in the equity securities and equity related securities of companies that are constituents of the MSCI Japan Index. Within the index-relative limits, the Investment Manager uses a structured and systematic, bottom up stock selection process to build a portfolio with similar risk-return characteristics as the index in order to meet the fund’s investment objectives. In addition to the fund’s objective, the Investment Manager aims to reflect a fundamental ESG approach by overweighting its investments in securities which score well against the Investment Manager’s ESG research framework and underweighting the securities which score less well. |
Benchmark | MSCI Japan Index |
ABI Sector | Japan Equities |
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: MSCI. MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any MSCI data contained herein. The MSCI data may not be further redistributed or used as a basis for other indices or any securities or financial products. This report is not approved, endorsed, reviewed or produced by MSCI. None of the MSCI data is intended to constitute investment advice or a recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment decision and may not be relied on as such.
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.
These risk ratings have been developed by Prudential to help provide an indication of a fund’s potential level of risk and reward based on the type of assets which may be held by the fund. Other companies may use different descriptions and as such these risk ratings should not be considered as generic across the fund management industry.
We regularly review our fund risk ratings, so they may change in the future. If, in our view, there is a material change in the fund's level of risk, for example due to a significant change to the assets held by the fund or in the way the fund is managed, we will provide information on the new risk rating. We recommend that you make sure you understand the risk rating of any fund before you invest.
You should also consider discussing your decision and the appropriateness of a fund's risk rating with an adviser.
This factsheet is intended for the trustees, sponsors, advisers and members of occupational pension schemes using Prudential group pension contracts and Prudential grouped personal pensions and Stakeholder pension contracts. Its purpose is to provide an insight into how investment markets and funds have performed over the period and is provided for information only. If you are not familiar with any of the investment terminology included, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their scheme documentation (e.g. Fund Guide) for fund availability, investment strategy, any scheme 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.
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: MSCI. MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any MSCI data contained herein. The MSCI data may not be further redistributed or used as a basis for other indices or any securities or financial products. This report is not approved, endorsed, reviewed or produced by MSCI. None of the MSCI data is intended to constitute investment advice or a recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment decision and may not be relied on as such.
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 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 gross 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 intended for the trustees, sponsors, advisers and members of occupational pension schemes using Prudential group pension contracts and Prudential grouped personal pensions and Stakeholder pension contracts. Its purpose is to provide an insight into how investment markets and funds have performed over the period and is provided for information only. If you are not familiar with any of the investment terminology included, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their scheme documentation (e.g. Fund Guide) for fund availability, investment strategy, any scheme 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 Prudential Pensions Limited. Prudential Pensions Limited is registered in England and Wales. Registered office at 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG. Registered number 992726. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.