Credit Suisse Alpha Growth Fund Class R
At a glance
| Initial charge | 5.25% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 5.25% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.250% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.68% |
| Launch date | 01-07-1998 |
| Launch price | £0.50 |
| Sector | UK All Companies |
| Fund size | £27 million |
| Number of holdings | 47 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Income |
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About the Fund Manager
Crispin Finn
Located in: London
Director, is a UK Equity portfolio manager. Prior to the acquisition of SLCAM by CSAM in 2001, Crispin was responsible for the management of a variety of specialist UK equity funds including responsibility for small cap portfolios. Before joining SLCAM in July 1999, he was employed by Capel Cure Myers, becoming a Director responsible for smaller company funds. Prior to this he spent a year with Sun Aliance, joining Phillips and Drew in 1985 as an Assistant Fund Manager.Crispin studied Chemical Physics at Bristol University, graduating in 1984. He is a fellow of the Securities Institute. Fund manager since 31/05/02.
Income details
| Running yield | 1.01% (net) |
|---|---|
| Income paid | Bi-annually |
| Type of payment | Dividend |
All yields are variable and not guaranteed. The information is correct as at 30-09-2006.
Distribution dates
| Ex-dividend date | 01 March 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 30 April 2008 |
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Top 10 holdings
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A | 4.10% |
|---|---|
| Amlin | 4.05% |
| British Energy Group | 3.54% |
| BG Group | 3.52% |
| Compass Group | 3.47% |
| Novartis AG | 3.46% |
| Thorntons | 3.46% |
| Scottish & Southern Energy | 3.44% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC (UK Reg) | 3.42% |
| William Morrison Supermarkets | 3.41% |
Top 10 sectors
| Nonlife Insurance | 11.35% |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 6.98% |
| Food & Drug Retailers | 6.88% |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 6.84% |
| Oil & Gas Producers | 6.78% |
| Travel & Leisure | 6.50% |
| Equity Investment Instruments | 4.97% |
| Banks | 4.38% |
| Oil Equipment, Services & Distribution | 4.04% |
| General Retailers | 4.01% |
Top 10 countries
| United Kingdom | 68.99% |
|---|---|
| United States | 7.38% |
| Switzerland | 6.84% |
| Germany | 5.16% |
| Non-Classified | 4.90% |
| Managed Funds | 2.43% |
| Ireland | 2.00% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 1.51% |
| Luxembourg | 0.78% |
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.
