Aegon Investment Grade Bond Fund Income

Sell : 89.82p | Buy : 89.82p | up 0.15p
Last valuation as at 05-09-2008

Also available as accumulation units

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 £0 million
Number of holdings 99
Fund type OEIC
Type of units Income

HL Research - Our view on this Fund

Mark Dampier 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

Photo of David Roberts

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 3.89%
4¼% Treasury Gilt 2046 3.67%
Amer Intl Group 5.75% 15/03/67 1.93%
Lloyds Tsb Bank 6.9625 29/05/2020 Emtn 1.93%
Wachovia Bk.noca 6 23/05/2013 1.90%
Imperial Tobacco 6.875 13/06/2012 1.87%
Credit Agricole 7.589 30/01/2020 Perp 1.83%
Nationwide Bldg Society 6.024 06/02/13 1.64%
Mitchells And Butlers 6.469 15/09/2030 1.63%
Mellon Capital Iii 6.369 05/09/2066 1.62%

Top 10 sectors

Bonds 86.53%
Non-Classified 7.64%
Cash and Equiv. 5.83%

Top 10 countries

United Kingdom 50.79%
United States 17.70%
Non-Classified 5.84%
Cash and Equiv. 5.83%
Australia 3.73%
Luxembourg 3.25%
Ireland 3.11%
France 1.83%
Italy 1.47%
Canada 1.23%

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 05-09-2008. Data accurate as at 31/07/2008.

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