Threadneedle European Smaller Companies Class 1 Accumulation Units
At a glance
| Initial charge | 3.75% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 3.75% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.150% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.71% |
| Launch date | 14-11-1997 |
| Launch price | £0.50 |
| Sector | Euro Smaller Cos |
| Fund size | £495 million |
| Number of holdings | 73 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
Ways to Invest
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One of the better performers in a struggling sector; manager taking a relatively cautious approach.Full research
About the Fund Manager
Philip Dicken
Located in: London
Philip Dicken joined Threadneedle in 2004. He manages the Pan European Smaller Companies Fund and is Deputy Fund Manager for the Threadneedle European Smaller Companies Fund. Philip started his career with Merrill Lynch as an analyst in the Corporate Finance division and holds a first class degree in mechanical engineering with French from Bristol University. He is also a member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals (UKSIP) and the CFA Institute.
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Income details
| Running yield | N/a |
|---|---|
| Income paid | Annually |
| Type of payment | Dividend |
All yields are variable and not guaranteed. There is currently no yield information available for this fund.
Distribution dates
| Ex-dividend date | 08 March 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 07 May 2008 |
Top 10 holdings
| DiaSorin SpA | 2.95% |
|---|---|
| Etablissementen Franz Colruyt N.V. | 2.70% |
| Interpump Group S.p.A. | 2.67% |
| LEM Holding S.A. | 2.67% |
| Gerresheimer AG | 2.39% |
| Kone Oyj B | 2.36% |
| Fielmann AG | 2.36% |
| Vossloh AG | 2.34% |
| Symrise AG | 2.30% |
| Rhoen-Klinikum AG | 2.29% |
Top 10 sectors
| Health Care Equipment & Services | 15.64% |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | 13.47% |
| Food & Drug Retailers | 10.12% |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 9.47% |
| Nonlife Insurance | 7.67% |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | 6.30% |
| Software & Computer Services | 5.61% |
| Chemicals | 4.54% |
| General Retailers | 4.52% |
| Construction & Materials | 4.45% |
Top 10 countries
| Germany | 20.68% |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 17.98% |
| France | 15.51% |
| Italy | 7.29% |
| Finland | 5.98% |
| Belgium | 5.88% |
| Denmark | 4.35% |
| Netherlands | 4.32% |
| Spain | 3.79% |
| Austria | 3.10% |
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 03-12-2008. Data accurate as at 31/10/2008.
