The Fund has certain sustainability characteristics but it does not have a sustainable goal, nor does it make use of a label. For further information on these sustainability characteristics, please refer to the Fund’s Consumer Facing Disclosure document
Objective
Investment objective summary
The Fund aims to provide total returns comprised of capital growth (to grow the value of your investment) and income over at least 5 years.
While the Fund aims to achieve a positive return, there is no guarantee it will be achieved over 5 years or over any period of time and there is risk of loss.
The Fund invests in a broad range of assets around the world. These assets may include shares of companies (which may be of any size and in any industry sector), bonds (or similar debt-based assets), commodities, property and other alternative assets (such as hedge funds, infrastructure funds and private equity funds). Investments indirectly (e.g. using derivatives (financial contracts whose value is linked to the price of an underlying asset), exchange traded products and/or through funds).
The Fund’s performance can be compared to a return of 7% each year in GBP. We believe it is a reasonable reference point by which to measure the Fund’s returns based on current market conditions and the principal asset types available for investment. Fund performance can also be compared to the IA sector average. Many funds sold in the UK are grouped into sectors by the Investment Association (the trade body that represents UK investment managers), to facilitate comparison between funds with broadly similar characteristics.
Fund features
Seeking to compound attractive returns over time
David Knee
Portfolio Manager
David is Head of Multi Asset at Ninety One. He focuses on fostering greater collaboration across...
Investment objective summary
The Fund aims to provide total returns comprised of capital growth (to grow the value of your investment) and income over at least 5 years.
While the Fund aims to achieve a positive return, there is no guarantee it will be achieved over 5 years or over any period of time and there is risk of loss.
The Fund invests in a broad range of assets around the world. These assets may include shares of companies (which may be of any size and in any industry sector), bonds (or similar debt-based assets), commodities, property and other alternative assets (such as hedge funds, infrastructure funds and private equity funds). Investments indirectly (e.g. using derivatives (financial contracts whose value is linked to the price of an underlying asset), exchange traded products and/or through funds).
The Fund’s performance can be compared to a return of 7% each year in GBP. We believe it is a reasonable reference point by which to measure the Fund’s returns based on current market conditions and the principal asset types available for investment. Fund performance can also be compared to the IA sector average. Many funds sold in the UK are grouped into sectors by the Investment Association (the trade body that represents UK investment managers), to facilitate comparison between funds with broadly similar characteristics.
Fund features
Seeking to compound attractive returns over time
David Knee
Portfolio Manager
David is Head of Multi Asset at Ninety One. He focuses on fostering greater collaboration across investment teams and strengthening the macro research process that underpins our strategies. In addition, David is a co-portfolio manager for the Global Strategic Managed, Global Macro Allocation and Global Macro Currency strategies.
David has held senior investment leadership positions and managed multi-asset and fixed income portfolios across South Africa and the UK. Prior to joining the firm, he was co-Deputy Chief Investment Officer CIO at M&G Investments in London. Before that, he was the Chief Investment Officer at M&G Investments Southern Africa.
David holds a Bachelor of Science Honours in Economics and Master of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics and Birkbeck College respectively. He is an Associate of the Society of Investment Professionals.
*Where relevant, China sovereign bonds is categorised within Defensive sovereign debt
**Precious metals primarily refers to gold but may include other precious metals from time to time. Precious metal investments typically made through ETFs
Bond duration breakdown
Defensive sovereign debt
Modified duration (years): 2.7%
Inflation linked debt
Modified duration (years): 0.4%
Emerging Market Local Currency Debt
Modified duration (years): 0.2%
Bond ratings breakdown (%)
AAA
1.3%
AA
1.4%
BB
0.2%
Note: This table includes ratings breakdown for securities held directly within the portfolio and excludes fixed income securities held through derivatives or ETFs.
Equity regional allocation (%)
North America
30.5%
Europe ex UK
17.8%
Asia ex-Japan
9.5%
Emerging Markets ex Asia
5.3%
UK
4.4%
Japan
1%
Equity sector allocation (%)
Financials
12.8%
Information Technology
11.2%
Health Care
4.4%
Communication Services
4.3%
Industrials
3.3%
Consumer Discretionary
2.7%
Consumer Staples
1.2%
Materials
1.1%
Utilities
0.7%
Real Estate
0.2%
Equity derivatives
26.6%
The sector equity breakdown table relates to exposures held directly in the fund and excludes derivatives such as futures and options
Top bond holdings (%)
Brazil Notas Do Tesouro Nacional Serie F 10 Jan 01 31
6.9%
United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 1.125 Oct 15 30
6.3%
United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 0.125 Apr 15 27
6.1%
Denmark Government Bond 4.5 Nov 15 39
3.8%
Australia Government Bond 3.5 Dec 21 34
3.1%
United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 1.25 Apr 15 28
2.9%
New Zealand Government Bond 1.75 May 15 41
2.9%
Swiss Confederation Government Bond Jun 26 34
2.2%
Norway Government Bond 3.625 May 31 39
2.1%
Top equity holdings (%)
NVIDIA Corp
3%
Broadcom Inc
2%
Alphabet Inc
1.7%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
1.6%
Amazon.com Inc
1.5%
Apple Inc
1.4%
TKO Group Holdings Inc
1.1%
Microsoft Corp
1.1%
Infineon Technologies AG
1%
Johnson & Johnson
0.9%
Top holdings (%)
Brazil Notas Do Tesouro Nacional Serie F 10 Jan 01 31
6.9%
United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 1.125 Oct 15 30
6.3%
United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 0.125 Apr 15 27
6.1%
Invesco Bloomberg Commodity Ucits Etf
6%
iShares Physical Gold ETC
4.7%
Denmark Government Bond 4.5 Nov 15 39
3.8%
Australia Government Bond 3.5 Dec 21 34
3.1%
NVIDIA Corp
3%
United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 1.25 Apr 15 28
2.9%
New Zealand Government Bond 1.75 May 15 41
2.9%
Portfolio statistics
Number of bond holdings: 9
Number of equity holdings: 62
Modified duration (years): 3.30
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.
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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.
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