Aberdeen Ethical World Income OEIC A Accumulation Shares
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At a glance
| Initial charge | 4.25% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 4.25% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.250% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.57% |
| Launch date | 01-05-1999 |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Sector | Global Growth |
| Fund size | £161 million |
| Number of holdings | 47 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
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About the Fund Manager
Andrew Preston
Located in: Glasgow
Andrew Preston graduated from Melbourne University where he studied Economics and Oriental Studies, including Chinese and Japanese languages. This was followed by post-graduate studies at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan, prior to joining the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs. He joined Murray Johnstone, the predecessor company to Aberdeen, in January 1985 where he managed equity portfolios in the UK, US and Japanese markets. In 1992, he joined Murray Johnstone International (MJI), managing
global portfolios primarily for North American clients, and was appointed a director of MJI in 1993. He has specialised in Socially Responsible Investments since 1992 and was appointed Head of SRI in 1996. Following the merger with Aberdeen, Andrew was appointed Head of SRI for the Aberdeen Group. He currently manages SRI portfolios in the UK, Canada and the U.S.
Income details
| Running yield | 2.25% (net) |
|---|---|
| Income paid | Bi-annually |
| Type of payment | Dividend |
All yields are variable and not guaranteed. The information is correct as at 30-11-2007.
Distribution dates
| Ex-dividend date | 01 February 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 30 April 2008 |
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Top 10 holdings
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADS | 3.99% |
|---|---|
| Zurich Financial Services AG | 3.87% |
| Belgacom S.A. | 3.23% |
| Vodafone Group | 3.17% |
| Intesa-Sanpaolo | 3.08% |
| Swire Pacific Ltd. B | 3.07% |
| Canon | 2.92% |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS GDR (REP 1/2 PFD 144A) USD | 2.79% |
| Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A. de C.V. ADS Series B | 2.76% |
| Tenaris S.A. ADS | 2.52% |
Top 10 sectors
| Banks | 13.09% |
|---|---|
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | 11.98% |
| Industrial Transportation | 10.33% |
| Nonlife Insurance | 8.16% |
| Fixed Line Telecommunications | 6.08% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 4.85% |
| Oil & Gas Producers | 4.56% |
| Food & Drug Retailers | 4.03% |
| Mobile Telecommunications | 3.17% |
| General Industrials | 3.07% |
Top 10 countries
| United Kingdom | 13.98% |
|---|---|
| United States | 13.39% |
| Japan | 10.18% |
| Germany | 9.08% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 4.85% |
| Hong Kong | 4.11% |
| Taiwan | 3.99% |
| Switzerland | 3.87% |
| Sweden | 3.79% |
| Belgium | 3.23% |
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 21-11-2008. Data accurate as at 30/09/2008.
