Prudential Long Dated Corporate Bond S3

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Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to latest available quarter end

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
Fund 16.2% -5.4% -32.4% 8.6% -4.6%
Benchmark 14.8% -5.8% -34.4% 10.6% -5.6%

Performance - to latest available quarter end

Quarter Annualised
4
2024
3 Years to
31/12/24
5 Years to
31/12/24
10 Years to
31/12/24
Fund -3.7% -11.2% -5.1% 1.1%
Benchmark -3.3% -11.8% -5.8% 0.3%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
1½% Treasury Gilt 2047 5.05
1¾% Treasury Gilt 2049 4.01
ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE SA MTN RegS 3.82
3¼% Treasury Gilt 2044 3.36
1¼ % Treasury Gilt 2041 2.90
THFC FUNDING NO 3 PLC MTN RegS 1.76
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC MTN RegS 1.41
SW (FINANCE) I PLC MTN RegS 1.31
GDF SUEZ MTN RegS 1.26
AT&T INC 1.24
Total 26.15

Fund Aims

Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G PP Long-Dated Corporate Bond Fund - the underlying fund.

Underlying Fund Objective: The fund invests mainly in high quality sterling corporate bonds with over 15 years to maturity. The fund is actively managed against its benchmark, the iBoxx sterling Over 15 Years Non-Gilts Index. The fund may also hold UK government gilts and limited amounts of high yield and hedged non-sterling corporate bonds. Derivative instruments may be used for efficient portfolio fund management.

Performance Objective: To outperform the benchmark by 0.80% a year (before charges) on a rolling three year basis.

Fund Manager

Jamie Hamilton manager of the underlying fund for 24 years

Photo of Jamie Hamilton Jamie Hamilton joined Prudential Group in 2001 as a fund manager in the fixed income team managing a range of institutional corporate bond funds. Prior to joining M&G, Jamie worked for Dresdner RCM Global Investors as a fixed income fund manager, managing corporate bond funds. Jamie graduated from Newcastle University with a degree in economics and is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Mark Ellis manager of the underlying fund for 10 years and 11 months

Photo of Mark Ellis n/a

Fund Overview

Daily price (20/02/2025) 267.70
Fund size (31/12/2024) £105.97m
Underlying Fund size £913.30m
Number of holdings 199
Annual Management Charge (AMC) Please refer to the "Fund Guide"
for your specific pension plan
Launch date 01/07/2003

Asset Allocation

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  UK Corporate Bonds 44.85%
  International Bonds 34.54%
  UK Gilts 16.45%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.81%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.00%
  Other Assets 2.35%

Commentary

Performance as at Q4 2024 - The price of UK government bonds (gilts) fell 3.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, outperforming US government bonds (Treasuries), in sterling terms. The yield of the 10-year UK gilt rose to 4.6%, from 4.0% at the end of September (bond yields and prices move in opposite directions). During the quarter, the UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered what was largely considered a 'tax and spend' budget. Markets initially reacted negatively, with bond yields spiking before stabilising. Not only is the budget expected to dampen the UK's economic growth prospects, it is also likely to constrain the actions of the Bank of England (BoE) as it contained policies which could fuel inflation. The BoE cut interest rates by 25 basis points in November, before keeping them unchanged at its December meeting when it indicated a gradual approach to future interest rate cuts. Shorter-dated gilts outperformed longer-dated gilts in the period, while inflation-linked gilts were particularly weak. In contrast, UK corporate bonds were relatively resilient, declining 0.5%.

Source: M&G

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 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.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

pie chart
  UK Corporate Bonds 44.85%
  International Bonds 34.54%
  UK Gilts 16.45%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.81%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.00%
  Other Assets 2.35%

Bond Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Bonds 95.84% - - -
 
Non-Classified 2.35% - - -
 
Cash and Equivalents 1.81% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 0.00% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 0.00% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 0.00% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 0.00%

Regional Allocation

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  UK 61.30%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 14.85%
  Non-Classified 11.37%
  North America 7.23%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.81%
  South & Central America 1.54%
  Australia & New Zealand 1.00%
  Japan 0.90%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Pound Sterling 92.35%
  US Dollar 2.75%
  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 2.35%
  Cash 1.81%
  Euro 0.73%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
UK 61.30% -
 
United Kingdom - 61.30%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 14.85% -
 
France - 9.37%
 
Netherlands - 2.13%
 
Luxembourg - 1.49%
 
Denmark - 1.33%
 
Germany - 0.40%
 
Norway - 0.14%
 
Sweden - 0.00%
 
Non-Classified 11.37% -
 
North America 7.23% -
 
United States - 7.23%
 
Cash and Equivalents 1.81% -
 
South & Central America 1.54% -
 
Mexico - 1.54%
 
Australia & New Zealand 1.00% -
 
Australia - 1.00%
 
Japan 0.90% -
 
Japan - 0.90%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
0.54%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
 
 
0.30%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
 
 
5.10%
> 15Yr Maturity
 
 
89.89%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
1.81%
Unknown Maturity
 
 
2.35%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AAA
 
 
1.13%
AA
 
 
25.23%
A
 
 
26.85%
BBB
 
 
32.47%
Sub-Investment Grade
 
 
1.11%
Unknown Quality
 
 
9.06%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
1.81%
Other Asset Types
 
 
2.35%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 1½% Treasury Gilt 2047 5.05% Bonds United Kingdom
2 1¾% Treasury Gilt 2049 4.01% Bonds United Kingdom
3 ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE SA MTN RegS 3.82% Bonds France
4 3¼% Treasury Gilt 2044 3.36% Bonds United Kingdom
5 1¼ % Treasury Gilt 2041 2.90% Bonds United Kingdom
6 THFC FUNDING NO 3 PLC MTN RegS 1.76% Bonds United Kingdom
7 HSBC HOLDINGS PLC MTN RegS 1.41% Bonds United Kingdom
8 SW (FINANCE) I PLC MTN RegS 1.31% Non-Classified Non-Classified
9 GDF SUEZ MTN RegS 1.26% Bonds France
10 AT&T INC 1.24% Bonds United States

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 3373204
Mex Code PUMLDC
Isin Code GB0033732040
Citi Code P551

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) Please refer to the "Fund Guide"
for your specific pension plan

Aims and Benchmark

Aims Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the M&G PP Long-Dated Corporate Bond Fund - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The fund invests mainly in high quality sterling corporate bonds with over 15 years to maturity. The fund is actively managed against its benchmark, the iBoxx sterling Over 15 Years Non-Gilts Index. The fund may also hold UK government gilts and limited amounts of high yield and hedged non-sterling corporate bonds. Derivative instruments may be used for efficient portfolio fund management. Performance Objective: To outperform the benchmark by 0.80% a year (before charges) on a rolling three year basis.
Benchmark iBoxx Sterling Over 15 Years Non-Gilts Index
ABI Sector Sterling Long Bond

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.

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.

  • Higher Risk
  • Medium to Higher Risk
  • Medium Risk
  • Lower to Medium Risk
  • Lower Risk
  • Minimal Risk

Medium Risk

These funds may invest in multi-asset strategies with a higher weighting in equities (or with significant derivative use), while funds investing mainly in property, high yield or government bonds (such as UK Gilts) are also in this category.

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Important Information

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.

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 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.

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