Prudential M&G Episode Allocation S2

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 18.9% 2.8% 1.0% 8.3% 3.5%
Sector 16.7% 1.8% -5.1% 5.5% 2.8%
Rank 74/228 99/228 5/228 40/228 114/229
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 4.2% 6.7% 3.3%
Sector 1.0% 4.1% 2.2%
Rank 8/228 17/228 49/213
Quartile 1 1 1

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

Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G Episode Allocation Fund – the underlying fund.

Underlying Fund Objective:The fund targets combined income and capital growth of at least 5% a year above the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA), before any charges are taken, over any five-year period. SONIA reflects the average interest rate that banks pay to borrow sterling overnight from other financial institutions. The fund has a very flexible investment approach, with the freedom to invest in different types of assets. The approach combines in-depth research to determine the value of assets over the medium to long term, with analysis of investors’ emotional reaction to events to identify investment opportunities. The fund gains access to assets directly and indirectly through derivatives. There is no guarantee that the fund will achieve a positive return over any period. Investors may not get back the original amount they invested.

Fund Manager

Tony Finding manager of the underlying fund for 14 years and 3 months

Photo of Tony Finding 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 manager of the underlying fund for 5 years and 9 months

Photo of Stuart Canning 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 manager of the underlying fund for 14 years and 3 months

Photo of Alex Houlding 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

Bid (28/04/2025) 296.80
Offer (28/04/2025) 312.40
Fund size (28/02/2025) £17.08m
Underlying Fund size £294.55m
Number of holdings 7465
Launch date 01/04/2003

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.20%
Further Costs 0.01%
Yearly Total 1.21%

Asset Allocation

pie chart
  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%
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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  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

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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

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  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

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  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

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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

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 3281578
Mex Code VNMGCC
Isin Code GB0032815788
Citi Code P151

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.20%
Further Costs 0.01%
Yearly Total 1.21%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G Episode Allocation Fund – the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective:The fund targets combined income and capital growth of at least 5% a year above the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA), before any charges are taken, over any five-year period. SONIA reflects the average interest rate that banks pay to borrow sterling overnight from other financial institutions. The fund has a very flexible investment approach, with the freedom to invest in different types of assets. The approach combines in-depth research to determine the value of assets over the medium to long term, with analysis of investors’ emotional reaction to events to identify investment opportunities. The fund gains access to assets directly and indirectly through derivatives. There is no guarantee that the fund will achieve a positive return over any period. Investors may not get back the original amount they invested.
Benchmark SONIA + 5%
ABI Sector Mixed Investment 20-60% 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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