Schroder Global Emerging Markets 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 | 1.73% |
| Launch date | 27-09-1993 |
| Launch price | £0.50 |
| Sector | Global Emerging Mkts |
| Fund size | £206 million |
| Number of holdings | 158 |
| Fund type | Unit Trust |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
Ways to Invest
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Fund continues to be a broadly average performer compared to its peers. Long term prospects for the sector remain attractive despite significant losses this year.Full research
About the Fund Manager
Allan Conway
Located in: London
Allan is Head of Emerging Market Equities and is an Executive Director. He was Head of Global Emerging Markets for West LB Asset Management from 1998 and then Chief Executive Officer of WestAM (UK) Ltd from 2002. From 1997 he was Head of Global Emerging Markets at LGT Asset Management. He joined Hermes Investment Management in 1992 as Head of Overseas Equities. In 1983 he moved to Provident Mutual Life Assurance initially as an Investment Manager and later as Head of Overseas Equities. His investment career commenced in 1980 when he joined the Occidental International Oil Company as an accountant. He is Fellow of the Securities Institute (FSI) and a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA). He has a BA (Hons) Degree in Economics from York University.
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Income details
| Running yield | 0.38% (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 | 31 March 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 31 May 2008 |
Top 10 holdings
| Gazprom OAO ADS | 4.17% |
|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics Co. | 3.38% |
| Petroleo Brasileiro S/A ADS A | 3.15% |
| UBS AG | 2.22% |
| China Mobile (Red Chip) | 2.18% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | 2.06% |
| POSCO | 1.79% |
| Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (H) | 1.62% |
| Companhia Vale do Rio Doce ADS Cl A Pfd. | 1.62% |
| Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. ADS | 1.51% |
Top 10 sectors
| Oil & Gas Producers | 13.51% |
|---|---|
| Banks | 13.26% |
| Mobile Telecommunications | 9.49% |
| Non-Classified | 9.26% |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | 8.90% |
| Fixed Line Telecommunications | 5.59% |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | 4.91% |
| Bonds | 3.72% |
| Financial Services | 2.59% |
| Construction & Materials | 2.39% |
Top 10 countries
| South Korea | 15.95% |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 14.10% |
| Taiwan | 10.31% |
| Russian Federation | 9.03% |
| China | 7.78% |
| Hong Kong | 7.10% |
| South Africa | 4.38% |
| Thailand | 3.95% |
| Non-Classified | 3.77% |
| Mexico | 3.02% |
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.
