The fund's investment objective is to achieve capital appreciation through investment in US smaller companies. The fund will invest in the securities of smaller companies listed on the principal stock exchanges in North America, including Canada, together with those that are traded on the over-the-counter market. Investment will be in directly held transferable securities. The fund may also invest in collective investment schemes, warrants and money market instruments.
Fund Manager
Robert Kaynormanager
for
6 years
and 7 months
Bob Kaynor is Co-Portfolio Manager and Research Director US Small and Smid Cap Equities at Schroders, based in New York. He joined Schroders in 2013
Bob was the Chief Investment Officer and Managing Member at Ballast Capital Group from 2010 to 2013
He was previously a Managing Director/Portfolio Manager at Ramius Capital Group from 2003 to 2010
He was previously a Partner/Analyst at Barbary Coast Capital Management from 2000 to 2003
He was previously a Analyst/Assistant Portfolio Manager at RCM Capital Management from 1994 to 2000
BSc in Economics with Financial Applications from Southern Methodist University
CFA Charterholder
Fund Overview
Mid (30/08/2024)
193.30p
Historic yield
0.05%
Fund size (31/07/2024)
£982.50m
Number of holdings
83
Entry Charge
0.00%
Ongoing Charges
0.92%
Launch date
10/02/2012
Asset Allocation
International Equities
94.39%
Cash and Equivalents
4.40%
Property
1.21%
Commentary
Not Applicable
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/07/24
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 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
International Equities
94.39%
Cash and Equivalents
4.40%
Property
1.21%
Equity Sector Breakdown
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Industry
Supersector
Sector
Subsector
Industrials
20.30%
-
-
-
Industrial Goods & Services
-
16.10%
-
-
Industrial Support Services
-
-
4.05%
-
Professional Business Support Services
-
-
-
2.47%
Business Training & Employment Agencies
-
-
-
1.58%
General Industrials
-
-
3.43%
-
Diversified Industrials
-
-
-
2.11%
Containers & Packaging
-
-
-
1.32%
Industrial Engineering
-
-
3.40%
-
Machinery: Industrial
-
-
-
1.75%
Machinery: Specialty
-
-
-
1.66%
Electronic & Electrical Equipment
-
-
3.26%
-
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter
-
-
-
2.04%
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters
-
-
-
1.22%
Industrial Transportation
-
-
1.07%
-
Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing
-
-
-
1.07%
Aerospace & Defence
-
-
0.88%
-
Defense
-
-
-
0.88%
Construction & Materials
-
4.20%
-
-
Construction & Materials
-
-
4.20%
-
Construction
-
-
-
2.84%
Building Materials: Other
-
-
-
1.36%
Financials
17.99%
-
-
-
Banks
-
7.71%
-
-
Banks
-
-
7.71%
-
Banks
-
-
-
7.71%
Insurance
-
5.50%
-
-
Non-life Insurance
-
-
5.50%
-
Full Line Insurance
-
-
-
2.30%
Property & Casualty Insurance
-
-
-
1.90%
Reinsurance
-
-
-
1.30%
Financial Services
-
4.77%
-
-
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services
-
-
3.89%
-
Diversified Financial Services
-
-
-
2.38%
Asset Managers & Custodians
-
-
-
1.51%
Finance & Credit Services
-
-
0.88%
-
Consumer Lending
-
-
-
0.88%
Health Care
14.24%
-
-
-
Health Care
-
14.24%
-
-
Medical Equipment & Services
-
-
7.94%
-
Medical Supplies
-
-
-
3.43%
Medical Services
-
-
-
2.28%
Medical Equipment
-
-
-
2.24%
Health Care Providers
-
-
4.07%
-
Health Care Services
-
-
-
1.61%
Health Care Facilities
-
-
-
1.51%
Health Care Management Services
-
-
-
0.95%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
-
-
2.23%
-
Biotechnology
-
-
-
1.90%
Pharmaceuticals
-
-
-
0.33%
Technology
10.07%
-
-
-
Technology
-
10.07%
-
-
Software & Computer Services
-
-
7.51%
-
Software
-
-
-
3.24%
Consumer Digital Services
-
-
-
2.93%
Computer Services
-
-
-
1.34%
Technology Hardware & Equipment
-
-
2.57%
-
Semiconductors
-
-
-
1.57%
Electronic Components
-
-
-
1.00%
Basic Materials
9.83%
-
-
-
Chemicals
-
6.77%
-
-
Chemicals
-
-
6.77%
-
Specialty Chemicals
-
-
-
5.78%
Chemicals: Diversified
-
-
-
0.99%
Basic Resources
-
3.06%
-
-
Industrial Materials
-
-
3.06%
-
Diversified Materials
-
-
-
3.06%
Consumer Discretionary
7.71%
-
-
-
Consumer Products & Services
-
4.63%
-
-
Personal Goods
-
-
1.72%
-
Clothing & Accessories
-
-
-
0.97%
Footwear
-
-
-
0.75%
Household Goods & Home Construction
-
-
1.70%
-
Home Construction
-
-
-
1.70%
Leisure Goods
-
-
1.21%
-
Recreational Products
-
-
-
0.61%
Consumer Electronics
-
-
-
0.60%
Retail
-
1.56%
-
-
Retailers
-
-
1.56%
-
Specialty Retailers
-
-
-
1.56%
Media
-
0.85%
-
-
Media
-
-
0.85%
-
Media Agencies
-
-
-
0.85%
Automobiles & Parts
-
0.66%
-
-
Automobiles & Parts
-
-
0.66%
-
Auto Parts
-
-
-
0.66%
Telecommunications
4.80%
-
-
-
Telecommunications
-
4.80%
-
-
Telecommunications Equipment
-
-
3.86%
-
Telecommunications Equipment
-
-
-
3.86%
Telecommunications Service Providers
-
-
0.94%
-
Telecommunications Services
-
-
-
0.94%
Cash and Equivalents
4.40%
-
-
-
Real Estate
3.23%
-
-
-
Real Estate
-
3.23%
-
-
Real Estate Investment Trusts
-
-
3.23%
-
Industrial REITs
-
-
-
1.21%
Timber REITs
-
-
-
1.08%
Office REITs
-
-
-
0.94%
Energy
2.67%
-
-
-
Energy
-
2.67%
-
-
Non-Renewable Energy
-
-
2.67%
-
Oil: Crude Producers
-
-
-
1.86%
Oil Equipment & Services
-
-
-
0.81%
Utilities
2.61%
-
-
-
Utilities
-
2.61%
-
-
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities
-
-
2.61%
-
Gas Distribution
-
-
-
1.89%
Water
-
-
-
0.72%
Consumer Staples
2.13%
-
-
-
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores
-
1.11%
-
-
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores
-
-
1.11%
-
Food Retailers & Wholesalers
-
-
-
1.11%
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
-
1.01%
-
-
Beverages
-
-
0.59%
-
Soft Drinks
-
-
-
0.59%
Food Producers
-
-
0.42%
-
Food Products
-
-
-
0.42%
Regional Allocation
North America
91.32%
Cash and Equivalents
4.40%
Developed Europe - Excl UK
1.34%
South & Central America
1.29%
Property
1.21%
Middle East & Africa
0.44%
Fixed Interest Currencies
Non-Fixed Interest Assets
95.74%
Cash
3.56%
US Dollar
0.70%
Regional Breakdown
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Region
Country
North America
91.32%
-
United States
-
90.72%
Canada
-
0.59%
Cash and Equivalents
4.40%
-
Developed Europe - Excl UK
1.34%
-
Luxembourg
-
1.34%
South & Central America
1.29%
-
Puerto Rico
-
1.29%
Property
1.21%
-
Middle East & Africa
0.44%
-
Israel
-
0.44%
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
Large
6.01%
Medium
50.20%
Small
31.67%
Micro
2.00%
Non-Classified
5.71%
Cash
4.40%
Top 10 Holdings
Stock
% Weight
Sector
Country
1
ICU MEDICAL
3.43%
Medical Equipment & Services
United States
2
KEMPER CORPORATION
2.30%
Non-life Insurance
United States
3
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC
2.11%
General Industrials
United States
4
LIVERAMP HLDGS INC
2.01%
Software & Computer Services
United States
5
HEXCEL CORP
1.77%
Industrial Materials
United States
6
CAVCO INDUSTRIES INC
1.70%
Household Goods & Home Construction
United States
7
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
1.66%
Industrial Engineering
United States
8
BOX
1.65%
Software & Computer Services
United States
9
WNS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
1.62%
Industrial Support Services
United States
10
HAEMONETICS CORP
1.62%
Medical Equipment & Services
United States
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
UK Equities
Int'l Equities
UK Bonds
Int'l Bonds
UK Gilts
Property
Other
Cash & Equiv
Total
Technology
-
10.07%
-
-
-
-
-
-
10.07%
Telecommunications
-
4.80%
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.80%
Financials
-
17.99%
-
-
-
-
-
-
17.99%
Real Estate
-
2.02%
-
-
-
1.21%
-
-
3.23%
Consumer Discretionary
-
7.71%
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.71%
Consumer Staples
-
2.13%
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.13%
Energy
-
2.67%
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.67%
Utilities
-
2.61%
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.61%
Health Care
-
14.24%
-
-
-
-
-
-
14.24%
Industrials
-
20.30%
-
-
-
-
-
-
20.30%
Basic Materials
-
9.83%
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.83%
Cash and Equivalents
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.40%
4.40%
Important Information
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
B7LDL92
Mex Code
-
Isin Code
GB00B7LDL923
Citi Code
0V2S
Fund Charges
Entry Charge
0.00%
Ongoing Charges
0.92%
Aims and Benchmark
Aims
The fund's investment objective is to achieve capital appreciation through investment in US smaller companies. The fund will invest in the securities of smaller companies listed on the principal stock exchanges in North America, including Canada, together with those that are traded on the over-the-counter market. Investment will be in directly held transferable securities. The fund may also invest in collective investment schemes, warrants and money market instruments.
Benchmark
Russell 2000 Lagged (Gross Total Return) Index
Benchmark Category
-
IA Sector
North American Smaller Companies
Fund Background
Valuation frequency
Daily
Valuation point
12:00
Fund type
Unit Trust
Launch price
£0.50
Fund currency
Pound Sterling
Fund domicile
United Kingdom
ISA allowable
Yes
SIPP allowable
Yes
Distribution Details
Income frequency
Annually
Distribution Type
Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis
Net
Distribution Dates
Ex dividend date(s)
Income payment date(s)
01 May
30 June
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
J.P. Morgan Trustee and Depositary Company Limited
Fund Administrator
IFDS
Fund Registrar
IFDS
Fund Custodian
J.P. Morgan Trustee and Depositary Company Limited
Group Details
Group name
Schroder Unit Trusts Limited
Group address
1 London Wall Place,
London,
EC2Y 5AU
United Kingdom
Group telephone
0800 718 777
Dealing telephone
0800 718 788
Email
investorservices@schroders.com
Homepage
www.schroders.co.uk
Fax number
0870 043 4080
Dealing
Minimum Investment
£1000000
Minimum Top Up
£100000
Minimum Regular Saving
-
Settlement Period: Buy
4 days
Settlement Period: Sell
4 days
Pricing Basis
Forward
Dealing Decimals
2
Important Information
Ongoing charges 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
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 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. "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.