PSigma European Income Accumulation
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At a glance
| Initial charge | 5.25% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 4.75% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.100% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.63% |
| Launch date | 12-11-2007 |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Sector | Europe Excluding UK |
| Fund size | £1 million |
| Number of holdings | 39 |
| Fund type | Unit Trust |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
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About the Fund Manager
Chris Garsten, 2CG
Located in: London
From 1997 until 2000, Chris was an Investment Director at Credit Suisse Asset Management where he managed the £150m CS Netherlands Fund for eight years. He also managed the £250m Germany Fund and the £75m Bank Hofmann European Unit Trust. He holds both the IIMR and SFA investment qualifications.
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Income details
| Running yield | 2.04% (net) |
|---|---|
| Income paid | Bi-annually |
| Type of payment | Dividend |
All yields are variable and not guaranteed. The information is correct as at 31-10-2007.
Distribution dates
| Ex-dividend date | 30 June 2008 |
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| Payment date ³ | 31 August 2008 |
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Top 10 holdings
| Sanofi-Aventis S.A. | 4.50% |
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| France Telecom | 4.21% |
| Deutsche Telekom AG | 3.87% |
| Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG | 3.83% |
| Credit Suisse Group | 3.43% |
| Unilever N.V. CVA | 3.34% |
| Zurich Financial Services AG | 3.32% |
| Reed Elsevier N.V. Cert. | 3.10% |
| Wolters Kluwer N.V. Cert. | 3.04% |
| European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. EADS N.V. | 3.01% |
Top 10 sectors
| Banks | 11.09% |
|---|---|
| Food Producers | 10.98% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 10.96% |
| Nonlife Insurance | 9.18% |
| Aerospace & Defence | 7.46% |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 6.95% |
| Media | 6.14% |
| Oil & Gas Producers | 5.53% |
| Chemicals | 4.71% |
| Fixed Line Telecommunications | 4.21% |
Top 10 countries
| Germany | 20.83% |
|---|---|
| France | 18.64% |
| Netherlands | 16.77% |
| Switzerland | 14.43% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 10.96% |
| Italy | 7.50% |
| Finland | 2.90% |
| Spain | 2.51% |
| Portugal | 2.48% |
| Austria | 1.22% |
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 01-12-2008. Data accurate as at 31/10/2008.
