Aberdeen Ethical World A Accumulation Shares
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Overview
| Initial charge | 4.25% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 4.25% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.250% ² |
| Performance charges | No |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.57% |
| Launch date | 01-05-1999 |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Sector | Global Growth |
| Fund size | £216 million |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
Please read the Simplified Prospectus in addition to the information above.
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About the Fund Manager
Andrew Preston
Located in: Glasgow
Andrew Preston graduated from Melbourne University where he studied Economics and Oriental Studies, including Chinese and Japanese languages. This was followed by post-graduate studies at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan, prior to joining the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs. He joined Murray Johnstone, the predecessor company to Aberdeen, in January 1985 where he managed equity portfolios in the UK, US and Japanese markets. In 1992, he joined Murray Johnstone International (MJI), managing
global portfolios primarily for North American clients, and was appointed a director of MJI in 1993. He has specialised in Socially Responsible Investments since 1992 and was appointed Head of SRI in 1996. Following the merger with Aberdeen, Andrew was appointed Head of SRI for the Aberdeen Group. He currently manages SRI portfolios in the UK, Canada and the U.S.
Income details
| Historic yield | 3.20% |
|---|---|
| Income paid | Bi-annually |
| Type of payment | Dividend |
All yields are variable and not guaranteed. The information is correct as at 31-12-2009.
Distribution dates
| Ex-dividend date | 01 February 2010 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 30 April 2010 |
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Top 10 holdings
| Vodafone Group | 3.68% |
|---|---|
| Zurich Financial Services AG | 3.66% |
| Petroleo Brasileiro S/A ADS A | 3.34% |
| Tenaris S.A. ADS | 3.31% |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS 1 GDR REP 1/2 N/VTG PREF 144A | 3.28% |
| Intel Corp. | 3.05% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADS | 3.05% |
| Adidas | 2.98% |
| Qbe Insurance Group | 2.93% |
| Nordea Bank AB | 2.89% |
Top 10 sectors
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | 12.83% |
|---|---|
| Nonlife Insurance | 9.15% |
| Banks | 9.04% |
| Oil & Gas Producers | 8.98% |
| Industrial Transportation | 6.63% |
| Gas, Water & Multiutilities | 5.97% |
| Food & Drug Retailers | 5.72% |
| Mobile Telecommunications | 5.38% |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | 5.30% |
| Industrial Engineering | 4.63% |
Top 10 countries
| United States | 16.78% |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10.35% |
| Japan | 10.28% |
| Germany | 9.99% |
| Brazil | 5.33% |
| France | 5.31% |
| Sweden | 5.16% |
| Hong Kong | 4.19% |
| Italy | 3.91% |
| Switzerland | 3.66% |
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 12-03-2010. Data accurate as at 31/01/2010.
