Schroder European Smaller Cos Retail A Income Units
Also available as accumulation units
At a glance
| Initial charge | 5.25% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 5.25% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.250% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.72% |
| Launch date | 22-08-1989 |
| Launch price | £0.50 |
| Sector | Euro Smaller Cos |
| Fund size | £81 million |
| Number of holdings | 90 |
| Fund type | Unit Trust |
| Type of units | Income |
Ways to Invest
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Heavy exposure to industrials has been detrimental in an environment where investors are concerned about slowing economic growth. This is a higher risk and volatile sector.Full research
About the Fund Manager
Iain McNaught
Located in: London
Degree in Engineering. Investment career commenced in 1999 upon joining Schroders' graduate training programme. Joined Schroders' UK (now Pan European) Small and Mid Cap Team in 2001, as a fund manager, after a year working in UK client service and fund management - special responsibilities for Benelux and French equities. Currently managing a number of European small cap portfolios. CFA Charter holder and Associate Director.
Income details
| Running yield | 0.04% (net) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 30 November 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 31 January 2008 |
Top 10 holdings
| Acea S.p.A. | 2.66% |
|---|---|
| Babis Vovos-International Construction S.A. | 2.64% |
| Acino Holding AG | 2.58% |
| Saft Groupe SA | 2.52% |
| BKW FMB Energie AG | 2.51% |
| Koninklijke Ten Cate N.V. | 2.45% |
| Bank Sarasin & Cie. AG | 2.41% |
| Rheinmetall AG | 2.34% |
| Groupe Bourbon | 2.31% |
| Fugro N.V. | 2.31% |
Top 10 sectors
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 7.72% |
|---|---|
| Oil Equipment, Services & Distribution | 7.20% |
| Electricity | 6.81% |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | 6.06% |
| Software & Computer Services | 5.97% |
| Construction & Materials | 5.30% |
| Industrial Engineering | 5.05% |
| Support Services | 4.32% |
| Financial Services | 4.23% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 4.20% |
Top 10 countries
| France | 17.63% |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 17.20% |
| Netherlands | 12.02% |
| Germany | 9.42% |
| Italy | 6.21% |
| Greece | 5.69% |
| Austria | 5.17% |
| Belgium | 4.85% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 4.20% |
| Spain | 3.77% |
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.
