Allianz RCM BRIC Stars A Accumulation

Sell : 160.95p | Buy : 160.95p | down 0.60p
Last valuation as at 24-07-2008

At a glance

Initial charge 4.00%
Initial saving 4.00%
Annual charge 1.75%
Annual saving 0.325% ²
Total Expense Ratio 2.01%
Launch date 22-02-2006
Launch price £1.00
Sector Specialist
Fund size £457 million
Number of holdings 80
Fund type OEIC
Type of units Accumulation

HL Research - Our view on this Fund

Mark Dampier Although the BRIC markets have not been immune to the global market volatility, Michael Konstantinov remains optimistic. He has been reducing exposure to China and India this year as they have been particularly volatile. However, as markets have fallen back he feels that valuations are now more attractive. He favours companies exposed to infrastructure development and consumer demand which are historically strong growth areas.

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About the Fund Manager

Photo of Michael Konstantinov

Michael Konstantinov
Located in: Frankfurt


Michael Konstantinov, started his career in Corporate Finance at Dresdner Bank in 1991. After an investment banking trainee program he joined RCM in 1994 as portfolio manager for European equities, with emphasis on Spain and Eastern Europe. Since 1998 he has been head of the Global Emerging Markets Equities Team. Michael holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Frankfurt, Germany, and the Eastern Illinois University, USA.
Michael is based in Frankfurt and spends a significant percentage of his time 'in the markets' and leads each team member who is responsible for part of the BRIC Stars market universe in terms of macro economic research, stock research, company visits and brokerage contacts.

 

Income details

Running yield 0.12% (net)
Income paid Annually
Type of payment Dividend

All yields are variable and not guaranteed. The information is correct as at 31-08-2007.

Distribution dates

Ex-dividend date 01 May 2008
Payment date ³ 30 June 2008

Top 10 holdings

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais Pref A 2.46%
EVRAZ GROUP S.A. 2.22%
OJSC OC ROSNEFT 2.14%
China Shipping Development Co. 2.13%
OAO GAZPROM 2.11%
Sesa Goa 2.09%
KMG EP-GDR 2.09%
Banco Itau Holding Financeira S.A. ADS 2.03%
URALKALI JSC (GDR) 2.03%
Housing Development Finance Corp. 1.94%

Top 10 sectors

Mobile Telecommunications 9.34%
Oil and Gas Producers 8.64%
Industrial Metals and Mining 7.49%
Mining 7.24%
Industrial Transportation 5.90%
Banks 5.57%
Non-Classified 4.81%
General Retailers 4.67%
Real Estate Investment and Services 4.20%
Food Producers 4.11%

Top 10 countries

Brazil 27.66%
Russian Federation 21.79%
India 19.96%
China 10.30%
Hong Kong 5.41%
Cash and Equiv. 2.67%
United States 2.60%
Luxembourg 2.22%
Kazakhstan 2.09%
Non-Classified 1.66%

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 24-07-2008. Data accurate as at 31/05/2008.

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