Artemis UK Smaller Companies Accumulation Units
At a glance
| Initial charge | 5.00% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 4.75% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.250% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.61% |
| Launch date | 03-04-1998 |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Sector | UK Smaller Companies |
| Fund size | £290 million |
| Number of holdings | 114 |
| Fund type | Unit Trust |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
Ways to Invest
Find out how to invest in this fundHL Research - Our view on this Fund
After a flying start to the year, the last few months have been difficult for this fund. Its large exposure to resources initially helped but since the fall out in the sector it has suffered. John Dodd is sticking to his stance hoping for a bounce, especially on the back of any increased merger and takeover activity. Although as we enter into a tough period for smaller companies, he believes his strategy should deliver long term outperformance.
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About the Fund Manager
John Dodd
Located in: Edinburgh
John Dodd graduated from Heriot-Watt University,following which he worked at LAS Investment Management and Gulf International Bank in Bahrain.He moved to Gartmore in 1988,where he spent five years before joining Ivory & Sime plc as Senior Investment Manager responsible for smaller company investments in the UK. John is a director and founder member of Artemis. He has managed the Artemis UK Smaller Companies Fund since it's launch on 3rd April 1998.
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Income details
| Running yield | N/a |
|---|---|
| Income paid | Annually |
| Type of payment | Dividend |
All yields are variable and not guaranteed. There is currently no yield information available for this fund.
Distribution dates
| Ex-dividend date | 01 January 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 28 February 2008 |
Top 10 holdings
| VOSTOK ENERGY COM USD (JUL07) | 6.82% |
|---|---|
| Abcam | 3.87% |
| Salamander Energy | 3.18% |
| Booker Group | 2.65% |
| Premier Oil | 2.55% |
| Rotork | 2.55% |
| CENTRAL ASIA METALS LIMITED | 2.52% |
| IP Group | 2.49% |
| ENERGY XXI (BERMUDA) COM STK USD0.001 | 2.40% |
| Restaurant Group | 2.34% |
Top 10 sectors
| Non-Classified | 19.95% |
|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Producers | 15.00% |
| Support Services | 10.14% |
| Financial Services | 8.03% |
| Software & Computer Services | 7.80% |
| Industrial Engineering | 5.89% |
| Media | 4.20% |
| Mining | 4.10% |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 3.90% |
| Food Producers | 3.41% |
Top 10 countries
| United Kingdom | 79.84% |
|---|---|
| Non-Classified | 11.89% |
| Ireland | 2.85% |
| Canada | 2.42% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 1.33% |
| United States | 1.26% |
| Australia | 0.31% |
| Netherlands | 0.10% |
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 21-11-2008. Data accurate as at 31/10/2008.
