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Overview
| Initial charge | 5.00% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 4.50% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.100% ² |
| Performance charges | Yes View risks |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.90% |
| Launch date | 31-03-2008 |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Sector | Specialist |
| Fund size | £85 million |
| Number of holdings | 73 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
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
Poor harvests could lead to higher crop prices and food price inflation this year, which in turn could benefit the share prices of some companies at the farming end of the agricultural spectrum. As higher prices feed through, this is likely to put pressure on the share prices of food processing and retail companies. Henry Boucher is therefore looking at ways to benefit from food price inflation, particularly in emerging markets.
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About the Fund Manager
Henry Boucher
Located in: Sarasin & Partners LLP
Henry has over 20 years of investment management experience. He joined Chiswell* in March 2003 from Gerrard, where he was Divisional Director and Head of Pensions and Charities. Specialising in asset allocation and UK equity selection, he has managed a wide variety of funds, including pensions, life funds and charities. Henry is a Fellow of the Securities Institute.
Top 10 holdings
| Plant Health Care | 3.13% |
|---|---|
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | 3.05% |
| Viterra | 2.76% |
| Bunge | 2.74% |
| Sociedad Quimica y Minera De Chile S.A. ADS | 2.66% |
| BRF - Brasil Foods S.A. | 2.58% |
| Cosan S/A Industria e Comercio | 2.46% |
| Genus | 2.40% |
| Cranswick | 2.23% |
| Novozymes A/S B | 2.20% |
Top 10 sectors
| Food Producers | 44.25% |
|---|---|
| Chemicals | 22.01% |
| Construction & Materials | 6.11% |
| Industrial Engineering | 5.01% |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 4.60% |
| Non-Classified | 3.39% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 2.43% |
| Equity Investment Instruments | 2.15% |
| Support Services | 2.02% |
| Banks | 1.83% |
Top 10 countries
| United States | 20.55% |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 12.06% |
| Switzerland | 8.25% |
| Brazil | 8.15% |
| Canada | 5.81% |
| Singapore | 5.14% |
| Netherlands | 4.79% |
| Hong Kong | 4.62% |
| Non-Classified | 4.24% |
| Norway | 3.94% |
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 11-03-2010. Data accurate as at 31/10/2009.


