Overview
| Initial charge | 5.25% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 5.00% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.250% ² |
| Performance charges | No |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.74% |
| Launch date | 02-06-1997 |
| Launch price | £0.50 |
| Sector | Specialist |
| Fund size | £1,216 million |
| Number of holdings | 22 |
| Fund type | Unit Trust |
| Type of units | Income |
Please read the Simplified Prospectus in addition to the information above.
Ways to Invest
Find out how to invest in this fundHL Research - Our view on this Fund
In the second half of 2009, Philip Gibbs turned more positive on the financial sector. He has, however, become more cautious on some banks recently, reducing some holdings like Barclays and Goldman Sachs. He is concerned about the high level of UK government debt, particularly as the election approaches. With this in mind he prefers some of the Asian and emerging markets where there is stronger economic growth.
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About the Fund Manager
Philip Gibbs
Located in: London
Philip Gibbs is a graduate of Cambridge University. In 1983 he qualified as a chartered accountant with Peat Marwick Mitchell. Between 1983 and 1990 he worked for Laing and Cruickshank as a stockbroking analyst specialising in the equities of UK financial companies. Between 1990 and 1997 he performed the same role for BZW. Philip became a Director of Jupiter Asset Management in April 1997.
Philip has managed the Jupiter Financial Opportunities Fund since its launch in May 1997. He also manages the Jupiter Second Split Trust Plc Investment trust, Jupiter Global Financials SICAV and a hedge fund.
Top 10 holdings
| DnB NOR ASA | 8.06% |
|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings PLC (UK Reg) | 7.47% |
| Sun Hung Kai Properties | 6.09% |
| Allianz SE | 5.22% |
| Bank of China (H) | 4.29% |
| Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG | 3.87% |
| Barclays | 3.08% |
| Prudential | 2.26% |
| China Construction Bank (H) | 1.76% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.51% |
Top 10 sectors
| Cash and Equiv. | 49.46% |
|---|---|
| Banks | 29.88% |
| Nonlife Insurance | 9.09% |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | 6.16% |
| Life Insurance | 2.26% |
| Financial Services | 1.39% |
| Equity Investment Instruments | 1.29% |
| Non-Classified | 0.43% |
| Nonequity Investment Instruments | 0.05% |
Top 10 countries
| Cash and Equiv. | 49.46% |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 14.23% |
| Germany | 9.09% |
| Norway | 8.06% |
| Hong Kong | 6.09% |
| China | 6.06% |
| United States | 2.87% |
| Non-Classified | 1.72% |
| Turkey | 1.29% |
| Switzerland | 1.13% |
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 18-03-2010. Data accurate as at 31/01/2010.


