Schroder European Smaller Cos Retail A Accumulation Units

Sell : 235.60p | Buy : 250.70p | up 1.30p
Last valuation as at 07-01-2009

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At a glance

Initial charge 5.25%
Initial saving 5.25%
Annual charge 1.50%
Annual saving 0.250% ²
Total Expense Ratio 1.72%
Launch date 22-08-1989
Launch price £0.50
Sector Euro Smaller Cos
Fund size £64 million
Number of holdings 87
Fund type Unit Trust
Type of units Accumulation

HL Research - Our view on this Fund

Mark Dampier Heavy exposure to industrials has been detrimental in an environment where investors are concerned about slowing economic growth. This is a higher risk and volatile sector.

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About the Fund Manager

Photo of Iain McNaught

Iain McNaught
Located in: London


Degree in Engineering. Investment career commenced in 1999 upon joining Schroders' graduate training programme. Joined Schroders' UK (now Pan European) Small and Mid Cap Team in 2001, as a fund manager, after a year working in UK client service and fund management - special responsibilities for Benelux and French equities. Currently managing a number of European small cap portfolios. CFA Charter holder and Associate Director.

 

Income details

Running yield 0.04% (net)
Income paid Annually
Type of payment Dividend

All yields are variable and not guaranteed. The information is correct as at 30-09-2007.

Distribution dates

Ex-dividend date 30 November 2009
Payment date ³ 31 January 2009

Top 10 holdings

Acea S.p.A. 2.99%
Acino Holding AG 2.73%
BKW FMB Energie AG 2.72%
Virbac S.A. 2.67%
Saft Groupe SA 2.56%
Enagas S.A. 2.51%
Swedish Match AB 2.39%
Babis Vovos-International Construction S.A. 2.31%
Bank Sarasin & Cie. AG 2.21%
Dcc 2.19%

Top 10 sectors

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology 10.60%
Oil Equipment, Services & Distribution 8.23%
Electricity 7.84%
Software & Computer Services 6.55%
Electronic & Electrical Equipment 6.11%
Cash and Equiv. 5.23%
Gas, Water & Multiutilities 4.49%
Financial Services 4.29%
Non-Classified 4.25%
Industrial Engineering 3.90%

Top 10 countries

France 18.05%
Switzerland 16.68%
Netherlands 10.68%
Germany 10.06%
Italy 5.67%
Spain 5.61%
Austria 5.58%
Cash and Equiv. 5.23%
Greece 4.81%
Belgium 4.68%

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 30/11/2008.

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