Martin Currie Global Alpha Fund Accumulation
At a glance
| Initial charge | 5.00% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 5.00% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.100% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.70% |
| Launch date | 02-06-2006 |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Sector | Global Growth |
| Fund size | £22 million |
| Number of holdings | 39 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
Ways to Invest
Find out how to invest in this fundHL Research - Our view on this Fund
Global markets have remained under pressure with the problems of the financial sector and fears of a prolonged recession weighing on sentiment. The fund has underperformed over the last six months because of its holdings in the financial and resources sectors. That said James Fairweather believes the earnings of energy companies remains strong. The fund’s long term strategy remains in Asia and emerging markets where growth appears sustainable.
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About the Fund Manager
James Fairweather
Located in: London
Chief investment officer and Head of Global Equities.
Investment experience: 29 years.
James spent three years with Montague Loebl Stanley & Co as an institutional sales and economics assistant before moving into eurobond sales with Kleinwort Benson. James joined Martin Currie in 1984 and has worked in our Far East, North America and continental Europe investment teams. He was appointed deputy chief investment officer in 1994 and chief investment officer in 1997. James is responsible for Martin Currie's investment strategy and process, and for the management of our global and global ex US equity strategies. He is a main board director and a member of Martin Currie's executive management committee.
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Income details
| Historic yield | 0.10% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 01 March 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 30 April 2008 |
Top 10 holdings
| BP | 4.51% |
|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences | 4.06% |
| Hewlett-Packard Co. | 4.05% |
| McDonald's Corp. | 3.85% |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 3.85% |
| CVS Caremark | 3.81% |
| Roche Holding AG Part. Cert. | 3.61% |
| Sekisui House | 3.13% |
| Gildan Activewear | 3.03% |
| FirstEnergy Corp. | 2.90% |
Top 10 sectors
| Banks | 14.71% |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 9.43% |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | 8.59% |
| Oil & Gas Producers | 8.28% |
| Food & Drug Retailers | 6.52% |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | 5.84% |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | 4.30% |
| Mobile Telecommunications | 4.14% |
| Support Services | 4.09% |
| Travel & Leisure | 3.85% |
Top 10 countries
| United States | 43.93% |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 11.69% |
| Japan | 10.62% |
| Germany | 4.96% |
| Canada | 4.82% |
| Spain | 4.22% |
| Switzerland | 3.61% |
| Singapore | 2.55% |
| Israel | 2.50% |
| Hong Kong | 2.46% |
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 28-11-2008. Data accurate as at 31/10/2008.
