Schroder US Smaller Companies Retail A Accumulation Units
Also available as income units
At a glance
| Initial charge | 5.25% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 5.25% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.250% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.70% |
| Launch date | 20-02-1990 |
| Launch price | £0.50 |
| Sector | North Am Smaller Cos |
| Fund size | £412 million |
| Number of holdings | 125 |
| Fund type | Unit Trust |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
Ways to Invest
Find out how to invest in this fundHL Research - Our view on this Fund
There is general concern that the credit crisis, which has most noticeably affected larger companies, will cause problems in the smaller financial companies according to Jenny Jones. However, given the rising debt burdens and a less secure employment environment, the fund has stayed away from the consumer sectors. Outperformance has been driven by good stock picking in the technology and healthcare sectors.
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About the Fund Manager
Jenny B Jones
Located in: New York
Jenny B Jones was the Head of the team that managed the Morgan Stanley Special Value Fund since 1996 delivering top quartile performance over three and five years. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 1996, Jenny worked at a number of leading financial companies, including; Oppenheimer Capital, Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, American Express and Drexel Burnham Lambert. She is a graduate of Yale, has an MBA in finance from New York University and over 20 years experience in fund management.
Income details
| Running yield | N/a |
|---|---|
| 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 | 30 April 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 30 June 2008 |
Top 10 holdings
| Reinsurance Group of America Class A | 2.37% |
|---|---|
| K-V Pharmaceutical Co. Cl A | 2.23% |
| PSS World Medical | 1.88% |
| Scientific Games Corp. | 1.73% |
| Geo Group | 1.72% |
| Cooper Cos. | 1.69% |
| Cabot Corp. | 1.56% |
| St. Mary Land & Exploration Co. | 1.46% |
| FEI Co. | 1.36% |
| ValueClick | 1.29% |
Top 10 sectors
| Cash and Equiv. | 15.13% |
|---|---|
| Health Care Equipment & Services | 11.56% |
| Support Services | 7.92% |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | 7.89% |
| Software & Computer Services | 5.66% |
| Travel & Leisure | 4.35% |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | 3.98% |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 3.76% |
| Nonlife Insurance | 3.73% |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | 3.67% |
Top 10 countries
| United States | 82.22% |
|---|---|
| Cash and Equiv. | 15.13% |
| Canada | 2.35% |
| Non-Classified | 0.30% |
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.
