Norwich Union Higher Income Plus Class A Income Shares
At a glance
| Initial charge | 4.00% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 4.00% |
| Annual charge | 1.25% |
| Annual saving | 0.150% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.27% |
| Launch date | 04-10-1999 |
| Launch price | £0.50 |
| Sector | GBP Strategic Bond |
| Fund size | £411 million |
| Number of holdings | 120 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Income |
Ways to Invest
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About the Fund Manager
Roger Webb
Located in: London
Roger joined the fixed income team in January 1996 after spending four years in bond fund management with Norwich Union`s Spanish operation, Plus Ultra, where he was responsible for both credit and government bond funds. On his return to the UK he spent 12 months managing gilt portfolios before moving to the corporate bond team in 1997. His earlier experience included working in Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd`s venture capital operation. Roger has successfully completed the associate examinations of the UKSIP.
Income details
| Distribution yield | 8.54% |
|---|---|
| Underlying yield | 8.54% |
| Income paid | Monthly |
| 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 | 15 January 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 14 February 2008 |
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Top 10 holdings
| 5% Treasury Stock 2025 | 3.06% |
|---|---|
| BOS Cap Fund 8.117% 29/03/2049 | 2.32% |
| Abu Dhabi Comm Bank 5.625% 11/11 | 2.25% |
| RL Finance Bonds Plc 6.125% | 2.21% |
| France Telecom 6% 29/03/2012 | 2.05% |
| Bbv Intl Pref Uniperson 7.093% 07/49 | 1.91% |
| Allied Irish Banks 5.25% 2025 | 1.74% |
| Intesa Sanpaolo 5.5% 19/12/16 | 1.71% |
| Bear Stearns Co 5.375% 18/10/2013 | 1.67% |
| First Hydro Fin 9% 31/7/21 | 1.63% |
Top 10 sectors
| Bonds | 99.98% |
|---|---|
| Cash and Equiv. | 0.16% |
| Non-Classified | -0.14% |
Top 10 countries
| United Kingdom | 38.52% |
|---|---|
| United States | 12.60% |
| Netherlands | 7.22% |
| France | 6.66% |
| Italy | 6.54% |
| Luxembourg | 4.53% |
| Spain | 4.21% |
| Ireland | 4.08% |
| Non-Classified | 3.28% |
| South Africa | 2.87% |
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 02-12-2008. Data accurate as at 31/10/2008.
