Melchior UK Opportunities A Accumulation
At a glance
| Initial charge | 5.00% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 5.00% |
| Annual charge | 2.15% |
| Annual saving | 0.100% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 2.39% |
| Launch date | 11-05-2006 |
| Launch price | £100.00 |
| Sector | UK All Companies |
| Fund size | £19 million |
| Number of holdings | 47 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
Ways to Invest
Find out how to invest in this fundHL Research - Our view on this Fund
Over the last year, smaller companies have had their worst sell off for many years and this fund has suffered due to its high exposure. Glen Pratt believes this area of the market is where the greatest growth opportunities exist in companies that are often overlooked by investors. The outlook for the economy may be deteriorating but Glen Pratt remains bullish about the valuations of the companies in the portfolio.
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About the Fund Manager
Dalton Strategic Partnership LLP
Located in: Global
Dalton Strategic Partnership LLP (DSP) is an independent investment management firm dedicated to providing outstanding investment returns and the highest level of personal service to its clients.
There are eleven partners of the firm who have many years experience in fund management. Their focus is to achieve absolute returns for clients within clear risk parameters. In total, the firm manages $4.1 billion on behalf of private clients, family offices and institutions and has 44 members of staff. The firm has offices in London, Mumbai, Hong Kong and New York and has affiliated offices in Tokyo and Johannesburg.
The firm's activities comprise 3 products:
The Melchior range of long-only specialist equity funds and investment trusts;
The Melchior range of hedge funds;
The Melchior global asset allocation service.
At the core of the firm is a team of global asset allocation and risk specialists whose experience incorporates international equity, bond and currency management and a global perspective on capital markets. The expertise in asset allocation and risk management is employed to manage the Melchior hedge funds, the Melchior specialist equity long-only portfolios and the Melchior global asset allocation service.
Income details
| Running yield | N/a |
|---|---|
| Income paid | Bi-annually |
| Type of payment | No income |
All yields are variable and not guaranteed. There is currently no yield information available for this fund.
Distribution dates
| Ex-dividend date | 15 May 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 15 July 2008 |
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Top 10 holdings
| Renewable Power & Light | 8.23% |
|---|---|
| Royal Dutch Shell B | 7.50% |
| BP | 6.78% |
| Sport Media Group | 5.82% |
| K3 Business Technology Group | 5.58% |
| BKN International AG | 5.46% |
| WIN | 4.76% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC (UK Reg) | 3.31% |
| Burst Media Corporation | 3.14% |
| VT Group | 3.04% |
Top 10 sectors
| Oil & Gas Producers | 16.81% |
|---|---|
| Media | 16.79% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 9.89% |
| Banks | 8.36% |
| Electricity | 8.23% |
| Mobile Telecommunications | 7.24% |
| Mining | 6.26% |
| Software & Computer Services | 5.98% |
| Support Services | 4.30% |
| Aerospace & Defence | 3.04% |
Top 10 countries
| United Kingdom | 79.54% |
|---|---|
| Cash and Equiv. | 9.89% |
| Germany | 5.46% |
| United States | 4.19% |
| Australia | 0.92% |
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 31/10/2008.
