GSF Lux Sicav

Global Franchise

Morningstar Rating™

4
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A global portfolio investing in world-leading, quality companies that seeks to provide greater certainty in an uncertain world.


Reasons to invest

  • Seeks to invest in quality companies, many of whom are world-leaders in their fields. They typically have high customer loyalty, strong brands, and low debt, and are more resilient in times of economic uncertainty
  • A high conviction portfolio of 25 to 40 stocks1 ,which is highly differentiated versus the index2
  • Has a long-term track record of outperformance; with meaningful participation in up markets and smaller drawdowns in down markets3

1Internal investment parameters are subject to change without prior notification. 2Versus MSCI ACWI. 3Since inception on April 10 2007. Comparison index: At Inception = MSCI World Net Returns; Current Since Oct 1 2011 = MSCI AC World Net Returns. Source: Morningstar.

Objective

Investment objective summary

  • The Fund aims to provide capital growth (i.e. to grow the value of your investment), with opportunity for income over the long-term.
      • The Fund invests primarily in equities (e.g. shares of companies) around the world.
      • The Fund will be actively managed. The Investment Manager will have full discretion in its choice of companies either by size or industry, or in terms of the geographical make-up of the portfolio.
      • The Fund promotes environmental and social characteristics in line with Article 8 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The Fund will not invest in certain sectors or investments. Over time, the Investment Manager may, in accordance with the Fund’s investment policy, apply additional exclusions to be disclosed on the website, as they are implemented.
      • Seeking greater certainty in an uncertain world
      Clyde Rossouw
      Head of Quality
      Abrie Pretorius
      Portfolio Manager
      Elias Erickson
      Portfolio Manager
      Paul Vincent
      Portfolio Manager

      Performance & returns

      Literature

      Portfolio & Holdings

      Date as of 30/04/2025
      Fund
      Index
      United States
      69.8
      Europe ex UK
      17.4
      Emerging Markets
      4.7
      United Kingdom
      4.5
      Far East ex Japan
      Japan
      Other
      2.8
      Cash
      0.8

      Specific fund risks

      Charges from capital

      Expenses are charged to the capital account rather than to income, so capital will be reduced. This could constrain future capital and income growth. Income may be taxable.

      Concentrated portfolio

      The portfolio invests in a relatively small number of individual holdings. This may result in wider fluctuations in value than more broadly invested portfolios.

      Currency exchange

      Changes in the relative values of different currencies may adversely affect the value of investments and any related income.

      Derivatives

      The use of derivatives is not intended to increase the overall level of risk. However, the use of derivatives may still lead to large changes in value and includes the potential for large financial loss. A counterparty to a derivative transaction may fail to meet its obligations which may also lead to a financial loss.

      Emerging market (inc. China)

      These markets carry a higher risk of financial loss than more developed markets as they may have less developed legal, political, economic or other systems.

      Equity investment

      The value of equities (e.g. shares) and equity-related investments may vary according to company profits and future prospects as well as more general market factors. In the event of a company default (e.g. insolvency), the owners of their equity rank last in terms of any financial payment from that company.

      Style Bias

      The use of a specific investment style or philosophy can result in particular portfolio characteristics that are different to more broadly-invested portfolios. These differences may mean that, in certain market conditions, the value of the portfolio may decrease while more broadly-invested portfolios might grow.

      Distributions and Yields

      We recommend that you seek independent financial advice to ensure this Fund is suitable for your investment needs.

      All the information contained in this communication is believed to be reliable but may be inaccurate or incomplete. Any opinions stated are honestly held but are not guaranteed and should not be relied upon.

      This communication is provided for general information only. It is not an invitation to make an investment nor does it constitute an offer for sale. The full documentation that should be considered before making an investment, including the Prospectus and Key Investor Information Documents, which set out the Fund specific risks, are available from Ninety One. This Fund should be considered as a long-term investment.

      Performance data source: © Morningstar, NAV based, (net of fees, excluding initial charges), total return, in the share class dealing currency. Performance would be lower had initial charges been included as an initial charge of up to 5% (10% for S shares) may be applied to your investment. This means that for an investment of $1,000, where the initial charge equals 5%, $950 ($900 for S shares) would actually be invested in the Fund. Returns to individual investors will vary in accordance with their personal tax status and tax domicile.

      For a full description of the Morningstar rating for funds, please see the attached guide. A rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a fund.

      The overall rating for a fund, often called the ‘star rating’, is a third party rating derived from a quantitative methodology that rates funds based on an enhanced Morningstar™ Risk-Adjusted Return measure. ‘Star ratings’ run from 1 star (lowest) to 5 stars (highest) and are reviewed at the end of every calendar month. The various funds are ranked by their Morningstar™ Risk-Adjusted Return scores and relevant stars are assigned. It is important to note that individual shareclasses of each fund are evaluated separately and their ratings may differ depending on the launch date, fees and expenses relevant to the shareclass. In order to achieve a rating the share class of a fund must have a minimum three-year performance track record.

      The portfolio may change significantly over a short period of time. This is not a buy or sell recommendation for any particular security. Figures may not always sum to 100 due to rounding. 

      For an explanation of statistical terms, please see our glossary.