To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in UK small-capitalisation equities (company shares).
Performance Target: To achieve the return of the Deutsche Numis Smaller Companies Plus AIM ex Investment Companies Index plus 3% per annum (before charges). There is no certainty or promise that they will achieve the Performance Target.
Performance Comparator: Investment Association UK Smaller Companies Equity Sector Average.
The Deutsche Numis Smaller Companies Plus AIM ex Investment Companies Index (the "Index") is a representative index of the UK stock market of smaller companies.
Fund Manager
Amanda Yeamanmanager
for
5 years
and 6 months
TBC
Abby Glenniemanager
for
9 years
Abby is responsible for the management of the UK Opportunities Fund, the Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Pension Fund and is joint manager of the Bothwell UK Equity Smaller Companies Fund. Abby joined Standard Life Investments’ UK Equity Team (now Aberdeen Standard Investments) in February 2013 before joining the Smaller Companies Team in January 2016. Prior to this she worked at Kames Capital (previously Aegon Asset Management) where she was a Graduate Trainee Investment Manager. Her coverage over that period included a range of sectors such as Technology Hardware and Software, Food Retail, Small Cap Healthcare, Paper and Packaging and Online Gaming. Abby. Abby has 10 years of experience in the industry, four of which are at Standard Life Investments.
Harry Nimmomanager
for
21 years
and 4 months
Harry Nimmo graduated with an MBA from Edinburgh University in 1984 and joined Standard Life as an Investment Analyst with responsibility for UK equity funds in 1985. He became Senior Investment Analyst with sector responsibility for larger UK quoted company funds in 1990 and Investment Manager in 1993 responsible for the UK equity smaller (quoted) company funds. Harry became Fund Manager for the Standard Life Investments UK Smaller Companies Fund when it was launched in January 1997.
Fund Overview
Mid (13/11/2024)
145.90p
Historic yield
1.77%
Fund size (31/10/2024)
£934.99m
Number of holdings
47
Entry Charge
0.00%
Ongoing Charges
0.98%
Launch date
17/05/2012
Asset Allocation
UK Equities
85.75%
International Equities
4.92%
Cash and Equivalents
4.78%
Property
2.31%
Other Assets
2.24%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/10/24
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 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.
Portfolio data accurate as at:
Asset Allocation
UK Equities
85.75%
International Equities
4.92%
Cash and Equivalents
4.78%
Property
2.31%
Other Assets
2.24%
Equity Sector Breakdown
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Industry
Supersector
Sector
Subsector
Industrials
25.09%
-
-
-
Industrial Goods & Services
-
17.09%
-
-
Industrial Support Services
-
-
8.51%
-
Industrial Suppliers
-
-
-
4.83%
Transaction Processing Services
-
-
-
1.96%
Professional Business Support Services
-
-
-
1.37%
Business Training & Employment Agencies
-
-
-
0.36%
General Industrials
-
-
2.93%
-
Diversified Industrials
-
-
-
2.93%
Electronic & Electrical Equipment
-
-
2.51%
-
Electrical Components
-
-
-
2.51%
Aerospace & Defence
-
-
1.63%
-
Defense
-
-
-
1.63%
Industrial Transportation
-
-
1.51%
-
Marine Transportation
-
-
-
1.51%
Construction & Materials
-
8.00%
-
-
Construction & Materials
-
-
8.00%
-
Construction
-
-
-
3.18%
Building Materials: Other
-
-
-
2.53%
Engineering & Contracting Services
-
-
-
2.29%
Financials
21.43%
-
-
-
Financial Services
-
21.43%
-
-
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services
-
-
17.16%
-
Investment Services
-
-
-
10.03%
Asset Managers & Custodians
-
-
-
7.13%
Finance & Credit Services
-
-
4.26%
-
Consumer Lending
-
-
-
2.51%
Mortgage Finance
-
-
-
1.75%
Consumer Discretionary
13.41%
-
-
-
Consumer Products & Services
-
6.01%
-
-
Household Goods & Home Construction
-
-
2.96%
-
Home Construction
-
-
-
2.96%
Leisure Goods
-
-
1.77%
-
Photography
-
-
-
1.77%
Consumer Services
-
-
1.27%
-
Consumer Services: Misc.
-
-
-
1.27%
Travel & Leisure
-
4.98%
-
-
Travel & Leisure
-
-
4.98%
-
Airlines
-
-
-
2.69%
Recreational Services
-
-
-
2.29%
Media
-
2.42%
-
-
Media
-
-
2.42%
-
Media Agencies
-
-
-
2.42%
Consumer Staples
10.05%
-
-
-
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
-
10.05%
-
-
Food Producers
-
-
10.05%
-
Food Products
-
-
-
10.05%
Cash and Equivalents
4.78%
-
-
-
Technology
4.67%
-
-
-
Technology
-
4.67%
-
-
Software & Computer Services
-
-
3.89%
-
Consumer Digital Services
-
-
-
2.77%
Software
-
-
-
1.12%
Technology Hardware & Equipment
-
-
0.78%
-
Computer Hardware
-
-
-
0.78%
Energy
4.60%
-
-
-
Energy
-
4.60%
-
-
Non-Renewable Energy
-
-
4.60%
-
Oil Equipment & Services
-
-
-
4.60%
Telecommunications
4.59%
-
-
-
Telecommunications
-
4.59%
-
-
Telecommunications Service Providers
-
-
4.59%
-
Telecommunications Services
-
-
-
4.59%
Basic Materials
4.17%
-
-
-
Basic Resources
-
3.18%
-
-
Industrial Metals & Mining
-
-
3.18%
-
Metal Fabricating
-
-
-
3.18%
Chemicals
-
0.98%
-
-
Chemicals
-
-
0.98%
-
Specialty Chemicals
-
-
-
0.98%
Real Estate
3.60%
-
-
-
Real Estate
-
3.60%
-
-
Real Estate Investment Trusts
-
-
2.31%
-
Diversified REITs
-
-
-
2.31%
Real Estate Investment & Services
-
-
1.29%
-
Real Estate Services
-
-
-
1.29%
Non-Classified
2.24%
-
-
-
Health Care
1.38%
-
-
-
Health Care
-
1.38%
-
-
Health Care Providers
-
-
1.38%
-
Health Care Services
-
-
-
1.38%
Regional Allocation
UK
85.75%
Cash and Equivalents
4.78%
Developed Europe - Excl UK
2.96%
Property
2.31%
Non-Classified
2.24%
North America
1.96%
Fixed Interest Currencies
Non-Fixed Interest Assets
97.07%
Cash
2.52%
Pound Sterling
0.41%
Regional Breakdown
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Region
Country
UK
85.75%
-
United Kingdom
-
85.75%
Cash and Equivalents
4.78%
-
Developed Europe - Excl UK
2.96%
-
Ireland
-
2.96%
Property
2.31%
-
Non-Classified
2.24%
-
North America
1.96%
-
United States
-
1.96%
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
Medium
41.18%
Small
48.91%
Micro
0.92%
Non-Classified
4.21%
Cash
4.78%
Top 10 Holdings
Stock
% Weight
Sector
Country
1
XPS PENSIONS GROUP
4.67%
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services
United Kingdom
2
JTC
3.94%
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services
United Kingdom
3
CRANSWICK
3.31%
Food Producers
United Kingdom
4
GAMMA COMMUNICATIONS
3.20%
Telecommunications Service Providers
United Kingdom
5
HILL & SMITH
3.18%
Industrial Metals & Mining
United Kingdom
6
MORGAN SINDALL GROUP
3.18%
Construction & Materials
United Kingdom
7
HILTON FOOD GROUP
3.14%
Food Producers
United Kingdom
8
AJ BELL
2.97%
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services
United Kingdom
9
CAIRN HOMES
2.96%
Household Goods & Home Construction
Ireland
10
COATS GROUP
2.93%
General Industrials
United Kingdom
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
UK Equities
Int'l Equities
UK Bonds
Int'l Bonds
UK Gilts
Property
Other
Cash & Equiv
Total
Technology
4.67%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.67%
Telecommunications
4.59%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.59%
Financials
21.43%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
21.43%
Real Estate
1.29%
-
-
-
-
2.31%
-
-
3.60%
Consumer Discretionary
10.45%
2.96%
-
-
-
-
2.24%
-
15.65%
Consumer Staples
10.05%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10.05%
Energy
4.60%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.60%
Health Care
1.38%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.38%
Industrials
23.13%
1.96%
-
-
-
-
-
-
25.09%
Basic Materials
4.17%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.17%
Cash and Equivalents
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.78%
4.78%
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
B7FBH94
Mex Code
STLATF
Isin Code
GB00B7FBH943
Citi Code
10G9
Fund Charges
Entry Charge
0.00%
Ongoing Charges
0.98%
Aims and Benchmark
Aims
To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in UK small-capitalisation equities (company shares).
Performance Target: To achieve the return of the Deutsche Numis Smaller Companies Plus AIM ex Investment Companies Index plus 3% per annum (before charges). There is no certainty or promise that they will achieve the Performance Target.
Performance Comparator: Investment Association UK Smaller Companies Equity Sector Average.
The Deutsche Numis Smaller Companies Plus AIM ex Investment Companies Index (the "Index") is a representative index of the UK stock market of smaller companies.
Benchmark
IA UK Smaller Companies Equity Sector Average
Benchmark Category
-
IA Sector
UK Smaller Companies
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
Annually
Distribution Type
Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis
Net
Distribution Dates
Ex dividend date(s)
Income payment date(s)
01 March
30 April
Effect of Deductions
Assuming a growth rate of 6.00%
Assuming a growth rate of 7.00%
-
-
Fund Administration
Fund Trustee/Depository
Citibank
Fund Administrator
Citibank
Fund Registrar
SS&C Financial Services Europe Limited
Fund Custodian
Citibank
Group Details
Group name
abrdn OEIC
Group address
Aberdeen Standard Fund Managers Limited
PO BOX 12233
Chelmsford
CM99 2EE
Group telephone
0800 33 33 53
Dealing telephone
0800 33 33 53
Email
investments_marketline@standardlife.com
Homepage
www.aberdeenstandard.com
Fax number
0131 525 9720
Dealing
Minimum Investment
£2000000
Minimum Top Up
£50000
Minimum Regular Saving
-
Settlement Period: Buy
3 days
Settlement Period: Sell
3 days
Pricing Basis
Forward
Dealing Decimals
3
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.
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