Aegon Sterling Corporate Bond 'A' Accumulation Shares
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At a glance
| Initial charge | 4.50% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 4.50% |
| Annual charge | 1.00% |
| Annual saving | 0.150% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.12% |
| Launch date | 02-10-1995 |
| Launch price | £0.24 |
| Sector | GBP Corporate Bond |
| Fund size | £398 million |
| Number of holdings | 79 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
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About the Fund Manager
David Roberts
Located in: Edinburgh
David Roberts joined AEGON Asset Management in March 2004. David manages the Sterling Corporate Bond and Global Bond portfolios. He joined AEGON from Britannic Asset Management, where he was head of credit and manager of the Britannic Corporate Bond and High Income Bond funds. David holds a degree in economics and an MSc in investment analysis. He is also a qualified member of the Institute of Bankers, an Associate of the UK Society of Investment Professionals and he is AA-rated by Citywire.
Income details
| Distribution yield | 6.95% |
|---|---|
| Underlying yield | 6.51% |
| Income paid | Quarterly |
| Type of payment | Interest |
All yields are variable and not guaranteed. There is currently no yield information available for this fund.
Distribution dates
| Ex-dividend date | 01 February 2009 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 31 March 2009 |
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Top 10 holdings
| Imperial Tobacco Finance 6.875% 2012 | 3.03% |
|---|---|
| Punch Taverns Fina 6.82% Nts 08.10.15 | 2.53% |
| Citigroup Inc 6.8% 25-06-2038 | 2.46% |
| Lloyds Tsb Bank 9.625% 06/04/2023 | 2.23% |
| Abbey National 6.984 09/02/2018 Perp | 2.18% |
| Argon Capital Plc 8.162% 05/10/2012 | 2.17% |
| Nationwide Bldg Society 6.024 06/02/13 | 2.14% |
| Freshwater Finance 4.607 17/10/2036 | 2.00% |
| Talisman Fin Frn 23/12/2015 | 1.98% |
| Citigroup Capital Xviii 6.829 28/06/2067 | 1.96% |
Top 10 sectors
| Bonds | 90.69% |
|---|---|
| Cash and Equiv. | 5.66% |
| Non-Classified | 3.65% |
Top 10 countries
| United Kingdom | 55.22% |
|---|---|
| United States | 13.62% |
| Ireland | 10.83% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 5.66% |
| Netherlands | 4.49% |
| Australia | 4.19% |
| Spain | 2.08% |
| Luxembourg | 1.98% |
| Non-Classified | 1.24% |
| France | 0.69% |
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 07-01-2009. Data accurate as at 30/09/2008.
