Aegon Investment Grade Bond Fund Accumulation
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At a glance
| Initial charge | 4.25% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 4.25% |
| Annual charge | 1.25% |
| Annual saving | 0.000% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.38% |
| Launch date | 01-06-2006 |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Sector | UK Corporate Bond |
| Fund size | £106 million |
| Number of holdings | 79 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
Ways to Invest
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Although corporate bonds are looking attractive after a period of subdued returns, David Roberts remains cautious. He believes that the UK consumer faces increasing headwinds which will be a drag on the economy. With this in mind, he continues to have a large exposure to government bonds. This fund can also invest overseas which gives it additional flexibility and we believe this could bolster long term performance.
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About the Fund Manager
David Roberts
Located in: Edinburgh
David Roberts joined AEGON Asset Management in March 2004. David manages the Sterling Corporate Bond and Global Bond portfolios. He joined AEGON from Britannic Asset Management, where he was head of credit and manager of the Britannic Corporate Bond and High Income Bond funds. David holds a degree in economics and an MSc in investment analysis. He is also a qualified member of the Institute of Bankers, an Associate of the UK Society of Investment Professionals and he is AA-rated by Citywire.
Income details
| Distribution yield | 5.68% |
|---|---|
| Underlying yield | 5.55% |
| Income paid | Quarterly |
| Type of payment | Interest |
All yields are variable and not guaranteed. There is currently no yield information available for this fund.
Distribution dates
| Ex-dividend date | 01 February 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 31 March 2008 |
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Top 10 holdings
| 5% Treasury Gilt 2018 | 2.84% |
|---|---|
| 4¼% Treasury Gilt 2046 | 2.68% |
| American Intl.group 5.75 15/03/2067 A2 | 1.45% |
| Wachovia Bk.noca 6 23/05/2013 | 1.43% |
| Lloyds Tsb Bank 6.9625 29/05/2020 Emtn | 1.41% |
| Credit Agricole 7.589 30/01/2020 Perp | 1.38% |
| Imperial Tobacco 6.875 13/06/2012 | 1.38% |
| Nationwide Bldg Society 6.024 06/02/13 | 1.24% |
| Fmg Finance 9.75 01/09/2013 Regs | 1.23% |
| Mitchells And Butlers 6.469 15/09/2030 | 1.22% |
Top 10 sectors
| Bonds | 65.52% |
|---|---|
| Non-Classified | 31.85% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 2.63% |
Top 10 countries
| United Kingdom | 37.95% |
|---|---|
| Non-Classified | 30.53% |
| United States | 14.75% |
| Australia | 2.80% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 2.63% |
| Ireland | 2.61% |
| Luxembourg | 2.45% |
| France | 1.38% |
| Italy | 1.08% |
| Canada | 0.91% |
² Annual saving is not available in the SIPP.
³ If you elect to receive the income from a Vantage ISA, Fund or Share Account, we will collect any dividends for you and then pay them directly into your bank account within the first 10 working days of the following month.
Last valuation as at 27-08-2008. Data accurate as at 30/06/2008.
