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For individual investors in the UK

Absolute Return Fund

An equity fund designed to target positive (‘absolute’) returns in all market conditions with lower volatility than the stock market.

ISIN
GB00BJ0LGK78

NAV
GBP 191.50p
As of 21/11/2024

1-Day Change
GBP -0.10p (-0.05%)
As of 21/11/2024

Overview

Important fund updates

We have made certain fund updates effective 2 December 2024. Please see the shareholder notice below for details.

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund aims to provide a positive (absolute) return, regardless of market conditions, over any 12 month period. A positive return is not guaranteed over this or any other time period, and particularly over the shorter term the Fund may experience periods of negative returns. Consequently your capital is at risk. Performance target: To outperform the UK Base Interest Rate, after the deduction of charges, over any 3 year period.

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The Fund invests in shares and makes extensive use of derivatives (complex financial instruments) to take both ‘long’ and ‘short’ positions in companies the Investment Manager believes will either rise in value (long positions) or fall in value (short positions) meaning that the Fund may benefit from either scenario. The Fund will hold a significant proportion of its assets in cash and money market instruments as a result of holding derivatives and for when the Investment Manager wishes to take a defensive stance. Conversely, the Fund may also employ ‘leverage’ (so that the Fund can invest a greater amount than its actual value) when the Investment Manager has greater confidence in the opportunities available. Typically, at least 60% of the exposure to the long and short positions (in aggregate) will be to companies of any size, in any industry, in the UK. Companies may be incorporated or headquartered in the UK, deriving significant revenue from the UK, or constituents of the FTSE All Share Index. Up to 40% of the long and short exposure may be to non-UK companies. The Fund may also hold other assets including Collective Investment Schemes (including those managed by Janus Henderson). The Investment Manager may also use derivatives (complex financial instruments) to reduce risk or to manage the Fund more efficiently. The Fund is actively managed and makes reference to the UK Base Interest Rate as this forms the basis of the Fund's performance target and the calculation of performance fees (if applicable). The Investment Manager has complete discretion to choose investments for the Fund and is not constrained by a benchmark.

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The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise as a result of market and currency fluctuations and you may not get back the amount originally invested.
Potential investors must read the prospectus, and where relevant, the key investor information document before investing.
This website is a Marketing Communication and does not qualify as an investment recommendation.

Investment into the fund will acquire units / shares of the fund itself and not the underlying assets owned by the fund.

ABOUT THIS FUND

  • Targets absolute returns regardless of market direction with carefully monitored exposure to the stock market.
  • Experienced team with time-tested approach through market cycles; supported by the wider Pan-European equities team.
  • The fund aims to enhance the overall risk/return characteristics of a balanced portfolio, with a key focus on preserving capital.
Past performance does not predict future returns. 
 

Portfolio Management

Ben Wallace

Portfolio Manager

Industry since 1997. Joined Firm in 2011.

Luke Newman

Portfolio Manager

Industry since 2000. Joined Firm in 2011.

Performance

Past performance does not predict future returns. All performance data includes both income and capital gains or losses and reflects the deduction of any ongoing charges or other fund expenses.
Discrete Performance (%)
As of 30/09/2024
E Acc (Net) Bank of England Base Rate
 
As of 30/09/2024 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
E Acc (Net) 8.46 8.64 -3.97 4.13 3.51
Bank of England Base Rate 5.44 4.21 0.80 0.10 0.40

Index Description

The UK Base Interest Rate is the interest rate set by the Bank of England. It is the performance target of the Fund and it provides a useful comparison against which the Fund's performance can be assessed over time.

Cumulative & Annualised Performance (%)
As of 31/10/2024
E Acc (Net) Bank of England Base Rate
 
  Cumulative Annualised
1MO YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR Since Inception
29/04/2009
E Acc (Net) 0.05 6.17 8.27 4.22 4.10 3.23 4.26
Bank of England Base Rate 0.43 4.48 5.42 3.61 2.24 1.37 1.06

Index Description

The UK Base Interest Rate is the interest rate set by the Bank of England. It is the performance target of the Fund and it provides a useful comparison against which the Fund's performance can be assessed over time.

Calendar Year Returns (%)
As of 30/09/2024
E Acc (Net) Bank of England Base Rate
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
E Acc (Net) 7.21 -0.89 3.93 2.45 4.19
Bank of England Base Rate 4.86 1.49 0.11 0.23 0.75

Index Description

The UK Base Interest Rate is the interest rate set by the Bank of England. It is the performance target of the Fund and it provides a useful comparison against which the Fund's performance can be assessed over time.

Fee Information
Initial Charge 5.00%
Annual Charge 1.00%
Ongoing Charge
(As of 31/05/2024)
1.22%
Performance Fee 20% (relative to the hurdle rate and high water mark)
Hurdle Rate UK Base Interest Rate

Portfolio

Top Holdings (As of 31/10/2024)
% of Fund
Legal & General Group 1.93
Lgim Sterling Liquidity-4 1.91
Sherborne Investors Guernsey 1.76
CRH 1.34
Smith & Nephew 1.33
Pearson 1.28
Severn Trent 1.25
Serco Group 1.11
Conduit 1.09
Phoenix Group 1.04

Documents

  • ​The value of the Funds and the income from them is not guaranteed and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you originally invested.
  • ​Past performance does not predict future returns
  • Third party data is believed to be reliable, but its completeness and accuracy is not guaranteed.
  • Shares/Units can lose value rapidly, and typically involve higher risks than bonds or money market instruments. The value of your investment may fall as a result.
  • If a Fund has a high exposure to a particular country or geographical region it carries a higher level of risk than a Fund which is more broadly diversified.
  • The Fund may use derivatives to help achieve its investment objective. This can result in leverage (higher levels of debt), which can magnify an investment outcome. Gains or losses to the Fund may therefore be greater than the cost of the derivative. Derivatives also introduce other risks, in particular, that a derivative counterparty may not meet its contractual obligations.
  • If the Fund holds assets in currencies other than the base currency of the Fund, or you invest in a share/unit class of a different currency to the Fund (unless hedged, i.e. mitigated by taking an offsetting position in a related security), the value of your investment may be impacted by changes in exchange rates.
  • Securities within the Fund could become hard to value or to sell at a desired time and price, especially in extreme market conditions when asset prices may be falling, increasing the risk of investment losses.
  • The Fund could lose money if a counterparty with which the Fund trades becomes unwilling or unable to meet its obligations, or as a result of failure or delay in operational processes or the failure of a third party provider.
  • Funds incur costs as a necessary part of buying and selling the underlying investments, these are otherwise known as portfolio transaction costs, and include charges such as broker commission and Stamp Duty.
  • Before investing in any of our funds you should satisfy yourself as to the suitability and the risks involved, you may wish to consult a financial adviser.
  • If you invest through a third party provider you are advised to consult them directly as charges, performance and terms and conditions may differ materially.
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