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Stewart Investors Worldwide Leaders Fund Class I (Acc) USD
Full list of fundsInvestment objective and policy
The Fund aims to grow your investment over the long-term.
The Fund mainly invests in shares of mid and large-sized companies around the world and that are listed on exchanges worldwide. These companies generally have a total stock market value of at least US$5 billion.
The Fund invests in shares of high-quality companies which are positioned to contribute to, and benefit from, sustainable development. Investment decisions use a thematic sustainability approach and an assessment aiming to identify high quality companies based on three key points: (i) Quality of management. (ii) Quality of the franchise company including its social usefulness, their environmental impacts and efficiency and responsible business practices. (iii) Quality of the company's finances and their financial performance. Sustainability is a key part of the approach.
Pursuant to the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (EU 2019/2088), this Fund also has sustainable investment as its objective under Article 9.
This page is updated monthly. Visit Fund literature page for the fund documents.
| FUND | SHARE CLASS | CURRENCY | ISIN | SEDOL | VALUATION DATE | NAV / BID PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Investors Worldwide Leaders Fund12 | Class I (Acc) | USD | IE0008368304 | 0139380 | 05 Jun 2025 | 21.2377 |
| Fund launch date | 03 August 1999 |
|---|---|
| Share class launch date | 11 February 2000 |
| Total fund size | US$81.7mn |
| Number of holdings | 34 |
| Minimum initial investment | US$1,000 |
| Minimum subsequent investment | US$500 |
| Management fee | 1.2%p.a. |
| Initial charge | 5.0% |
| Stock name | Sector | % |
|---|---|---|
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 7.3 |
| Fortinet, Inc. | Information Technology | 6.1 |
| bioMerieux SA | Health Care | 5.9 |
| HDFC Bank INR1 | Financials | 5.3 |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Information Technology | 4.7 |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | Information Technology | 4.1 |
| Markel Group Inc. | Financials | 3.9 |
| Deutsche Post AG | Industrials | 3.9 |
| Watsco, Inc. | Industrials | 3.5 |
| Roper Technologies, Inc. | Information Technology | 2.9 |
12 As of end of 2024, please note that Stewart Investors strategies and the Funds within the First Sentier Investors Global Umbrella Fund plc (Irish VCC) have been renamed. Please refer to this note for further information.
Reference to specific securities (if any) is included for the purpose of illustration only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell the same.
Performance
| Fund | Share class | Inception date | Currency | 3mths | YTD | 1yr | 3yrs | 5yrs | Since inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Investors Worldwide Leaders Fund | Class I (Acc) | 11 Feb 2000 | USD | -2.5 | 1.7 | 9.4 | 28.4 | 70.0 | 104.8 |
| Benchmark * | - | - | - | -3.6 | -0.4 | 11.8 | 34.1 | 84.8 | 352.4 |
Cumulative performance (%) as at 30 Apr 2025
- Strategy
- Fund
- Benchmark *
- Share class
- Class I (Acc)
- -
- Inception date
- 11 Feb 2000
- -
- Currency
- USD
- -
- 3mths
- -2.5
- -3.6
- YTD
- 1.7
- -0.4
- 1yr
- 9.4
- 11.8
- 3yrs
- 28.4
- 34.1
- 5yrs
- 70.0
- 84.8
- Since inception
- 104.8
- 352.4
| Fund | Share class | Currency | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Investors Worldwide Leaders Fund | Class I (Acc) | USD | 9.2 | 22.5 | -21.7 | 21.5 | 20.5 | 12.1 | -4.6 | 23.8 | 5.8 | -0.1 |
| Benchmark * | - | - | 17.5 | 22.2 | -18.4 | 18.5 | 16.3 | 26.6 | -8.9 | 24.6 | 8.5 | -1.8 |
Calendar year performance (%) as at 30 Apr 2025
- Strategy
- Fund
- Benchmark *
- Share class
- Class I (Acc)
- -
- Currency
- USD
- -
- 2024
- 9.2
- 17.5
- 2023
- 22.5
- 22.2
- 2022
- -21.7
- -18.4
- 2021
- 21.5
- 18.5
- 2020
- 20.5
- 16.3
- 2019
- 12.1
- 26.6
- 2018
- -4.6
- -8.9
- 2017
- 23.8
- 24.6
- 2016
- 5.8
- 8.5
- 2015
- -0.1
- -1.8
* MSCI AC World Net Index
These figures refer to the past. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. For investors based in countries with currencies other than USD, the return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations. Source for Fund - Lipper IM/First Sentier Investors/Stewart Investors. Performance data is calculated on a net basis by deducting fees incurred at fund level (e.g. the management and administration fee) and other costs charged to the fund (e.g. transaction and custody costs), save that it does not take account of initial charges or switching fees (if any). Source for benchmark – Factset. Fund and benchmark includes income reinvested net of withholding tax. Since inception performance calculated from 11 Feb 2000.
Source: Lipper, Nav-Nav (with dividend reinvested where applicable)
The Fund is a sub fund of Ireland domiciled First Sentier Investors Global Umbrella Fund plc.
Acc represents share class with dividends accumulated. M Dist represents share class with monthly distribution of dividends. H Dist represents share class with half-yearly distribution of dividends. Q Dist represents share class with quarterly distribution of dividends. Dividends are not guaranteed and may be paid out of capital. All prices are for indication only. For detail, please refer to the Fund’s factsheet for further details including investment objective & strategy, asset allocation, top 10 holdings, comparison with benchmark (if any) and disclosure.
Sector breakdown (%) as at 30 Apr 2025
Country breakdown (%) as at 30 Apr 2025
Allocation percentage is rounded to the nearest one decimal place and the total allocation percentage may not add up to 100%.
Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Refer to the offering documents of the respective funds for details, including risk factors. Investors may not get back the full amount invested.
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