Aegon Ethical Equity Fund Class A Accumulation Units
At a glance
| Initial charge | 5.50% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 5.50% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.200% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.62% |
| Launch date | 28-04-1989 |
| Launch price | £0.24 |
| Sector | UK All Companies |
| Fund size | £181 million |
| Number of holdings | 90 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
Ways to Invest
Find out how to invest in this fundHL Research - Our view on this Fund
Despite challenging conditions, this fund has outperformed this year. Audrey Ryan anticipates a worsening economic climate and is therefore avoiding the consumer areas where there is a huge risk to earnings. She is adding to shares with evidence of earnings resilience and a strong balance sheet such as the healthcare sector. Other than that, the fund has benefited from exposure to the oil services, software and electricity companies.
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About the Fund Manager
Audrey Ryan
Located in: Edinburgh
Audrey joined AEGON in January 1997 from General Accident Plc where she was a UK small companies portfolio manager. She qualified as a chartered accountant in 1993 after graduating with a degree in accountancy. She also has an MSc in investment analysis and is a member of ASIP. Audrey manages AEGON 's Ethical Equity Fund and has done so since 1999. She is a sector specialist in several UK small-cap sectors together with the leisure & hotels and electronics & electricals sectors. Audrey is currently rated 'AA' by Citywire.
Income details
| Gross running yield | 0.89% |
|---|---|
| Income paid | Annually |
| Type of payment | Dividend |
All yields are variable and not guaranteed. The information is correct as at 30-09-2007.
Distribution dates
| Ex-dividend date | 01 August 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 30 November 2008 |
Top 10 holdings
| Vodafone Group | 6.35% |
|---|---|
| BG Group | 5.05% |
| Scottish & Southern Energy | 3.58% |
| Tullow Oil | 2.74% |
| Prudential | 2.61% |
| Connaught | 2.47% |
| International Power | 2.41% |
| Aviva | 2.10% |
| Capita Group | 1.98% |
| Victrex | 1.95% |
Top 10 sectors
| Cash and Equiv. | 15.58% |
|---|---|
| Support Services | 14.25% |
| Oil & Gas Producers | 10.43% |
| Life Insurance | 6.77% |
| Mobile Telecommunications | 6.35% |
| Electricity | 5.99% |
| Financial Services | 5.77% |
| Software & Computer Services | 3.97% |
| Health Care Equipment & Services | 3.78% |
| Gas, Water & Multiutilities | 3.18% |
Top 10 countries
| United Kingdom | 80.48% |
|---|---|
| Cash and Equiv. | 15.58% |
| Non-Classified | 1.56% |
| Canada | 0.90% |
| India | 0.61% |
| United States | 0.51% |
| Germany | 0.26% |
| Australia | 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 30/09/2008.
