Fidelity European Accumulation Units
At a glance
| Initial charge | 3.50% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 3.00% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.200% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.71% |
| Launch date | 04-11-1985 |
| Launch price | £0.25 |
| Sector | Europe Excluding UK |
| Fund size | £3,681 million |
| Number of holdings | 125 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
Ways to Invest
Find out how to invest in this fundHL Research - Our view on this Fund
Although stockmarkets around the world have been exceptionally volatile over the last year, this fund has held up well against its peers. Tim McCarron has ensured the fund has stayed away from the major blow ups in the financial sector which has helped. Furthermore, the bias in the healthcare and utility sectors has also helped as Tim McCarron favours the stability of their earnings in this more challenging environment.
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About the Fund Manager
Timothy McCarron
Located in: London
Born: 14.09.1962. Investment Experience: 10 years. Education: BA Natural Sciences, Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1983.MS Metallurgy, Vanderbilt University, USA, 1985.MBA, London Business School, 1993.Career History - Fidelity:1993-1996 Research Analyst,1996 Portfolio Manager.
Income details
| Historic yield | 0.55% |
|---|---|
| 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 March 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 30 April 2008 |
Top 10 holdings
| Roche Holding AG Part. Cert. | 4.91% |
|---|---|
| E.ON AG | 4.78% |
| Nestle S.A. | 3.62% |
| Novartis AG | 2.97% |
| Vodafone Group | 2.87% |
| Zurich Financial Services AG | 2.76% |
| Royal KPN N.V. | 2.60% |
| Grifols | 2.48% |
| Unilever N.V. CVA | 2.30% |
| Linde AG | 2.11% |
Top 10 sectors
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 16.76% |
|---|---|
| Nonlife Insurance | 10.02% |
| Gas, Water & Multiutilities | 6.72% |
| Food Producers | 6.58% |
| Oil & Gas Producers | 6.31% |
| Fixed Line Telecommunications | 5.41% |
| Industrial Engineering | 5.05% |
| Mobile Telecommunications | 4.63% |
| Construction & Materials | 4.09% |
| Banks | 3.66% |
Top 10 countries
| Switzerland | 18.01% |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17.87% |
| France | 13.62% |
| Italy | 9.30% |
| Netherlands | 7.88% |
| Belgium | 4.60% |
| Spain | 4.18% |
| Greece | 3.81% |
| Austria | 3.68% |
| United Kingdom | 3.43% |
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 30/09/2008.
