Stewart Investors Worldwide Sustainability Fund Class VI Acc GBP
Investment objective and policy
The Fund aims to grow your investment.
The Fund invests at least 70% of its assets in shares of companies around the world. The Fund may invest in both developed and emerging market countries (countries that typically have lower average income and standards of governance than developed markets). The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in Emerging Markets, in any industry, or companies of any size. The Fund will not invest more than 50% of its assets in China A Shares or more than 30% of its assets in shares of Russian companies. The Fund invests in shares of high quality companies which are positioned to benefit from, and contribute to, the sustainable development of the countries in which they operate. Investment decisions around high quality companies are based on three key points: (i) Quality of management. (ii) Quality of the 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. The Fund may invest up to 10% in other funds. The Fund may use derivatives to reduce risk or to manage the Fund more efficiently.
| Fund launch date | 11 February 2019 |
|---|---|
| Share class launch date | 19 November 2019 |
| Fund size (£m) | 238.3 |
| Benchmark | MSCI AC World Net Index* |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Fund manager(s) | Nick Edgerton & David Gait |
| Minimum investment | £1000 |
| Initial charge | 0%^ |
| Ongoing charges^^ | 0.69% |
| Share type | Accumulation |
| Sedol | BKLFJD9 |
| ISIN | IE00BKLFJD90 |
| Research rating** | Morningstar®:Gold |
Performance
| Period | 12 months to 31/03/21 | 12 months to 31/03/20 | 12 months to 31/03/19 | 12 months to 31/03/18 | 12 months to 31/03/17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund return | 29.8 | - | - | - | - |
| Benchmark return | 38.9 | - | - | - | - |
Discrete annual performance (% in GBP) to 31/03/2021
Fund return
- 12 months to 31/03/21
- 29.8
- 12 months to 31/03/20
- -
- 12 months to 31/03/19
- -
- 12 months to 31/03/18
- -
- 12 months to 31/03/17
- -
Benchmark return
- 12 months to 31/03/21
- 38.9
- 12 months to 31/03/20
- -
- 12 months to 31/03/19
- -
- 12 months to 31/03/18
- -
- 12 months to 31/03/17
- -
| Period | 3 months | 6 months | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund return | 0.3 | 6.8 | 29.8 | - | - | - | 18.6 |
| Benchmark return | 3.6 | 12.4 | 38.9 | - | - | - | 18.1 |
Cumulative performance (% in GBP) to 31/03/2021
Fund return
- 3 months
- 0.3
- 6 months
- 6.8
- 1 year
- 29.8
- 3 years
- -
- 5 years
- -
- 10 years
- -
- Since launch
- 18.6
Benchmark return
- 3 months
- 3.6
- 6 months
- 12.4
- 1 year
- 38.9
- 3 years
- -
- 5 years
- -
- 10 years
- -
- Since launch
- 18.1
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 GBP, the return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations.
Holdings and breakdowns as at 31/03/2021
| Stock name | % | Stock name | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | 5.3 | Arista Networks | 3.1 |
| Infineon Technologies | 3.5 | Coloplast | 3.1 |
| Unilever | 3.4 | Hoya | 3.0 |
| Jack Henry & Associates | 3.3 | ANSYS | 2.8 |
| Halma | 3.2 | CSL | 2.7 |
Top ten holdings
Fortinet
- %
- 5.3
- Stock name
- Arista Networks
- %
- 3.1
Infineon Technologies
- %
- 3.5
- Stock name
- Coloplast
- %
- 3.1
Unilever
- %
- 3.4
- Stock name
- Hoya
- %
- 3.0
Jack Henry & Associates
- %
- 3.3
- Stock name
- ANSYS
- %
- 2.8
Halma
- %
- 3.2
- Stock name
- CSL
- %
- 2.7
Sector breakdown
Country breakdown
Literature
Risk and reward profile
The synthetic risk reward indicator (the SRRI) rating is not a measure of the risk of you losing your investment but describes how much the value of the Fund went up and down in the past.
The SRRI rating is based on historical data which may not be a reliable indication of the future risks and rewards of the Fund. We cannot guarantee that the rating of the Fund will remain the same: it may change over time.
Even the lowest rating 1 does not mean a risk free investment.
On a scale of 1 (less risky) to 7 (more risky), this Fund has a rating of 5 due to its past performance and the nature of its investments. Shares with a rating of 5 might have a higher risk, but also higher returns. Risk is taken in order to make a higher potential return; the more risk a fund takes, the higher the potential return but the greater the risk of loss.
The value of investments and any income from them may go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. Investors may get back significantly less than the original amount invested.
The Fund may also experience the following risks:
Emerging market risk: Emerging markets tend to be more sensitive to economic and political conditions than developed markets. Other factors include greater liquidity risk, restrictions on investment or transfer of assets, failed/delayed settlement and difficulties valuing securities.
Currency risk: The Fund invests in assets which are denominated in other currencies; changes in exchange rates will affect the value of the Fund and could create losses. Currency control decisions made by governments could affect the value of the Fund's investments and could cause the Fund to defer or suspend redemptions of its shares.
For further information on risks, please refer to the Risk Factors section in the Company prospectus.
Investment should be made on the basis of the Prospectus and Key Investor Information Document. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of any of our funds for your investment needs, please seek independent financial advice.
Important information
These figures refer to the past. Past performance including simulated past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. For investors based in countries with currencies other than EUR, the return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations. The past performance shown here includes fees, any reinvested income and tax.
All performance data for the Stewart Investors Worldwide Sustainability Fund Class VI (Accumulation) GBP as at 31 March 2021. Source for fund - Lipper IM / Stewart Investors. Performance data is calculated on a net basis by deducting fees incurred at fund level (e.g. the management fee and other fund expenses), save that it does not take account of initial charges or switching fees (if any). Income reinvested is included on a net of tax basis. Source for benchmark - MSCI, income reinvested net of tax. Since inception performance figures have been calculated from 19 November 2019.
^ An initial charge of up to 7% may be levied in certain circumstances, including on regular savings plans and may be remitted as commission to an intermediary.
^^ The ongoing charge figure (OCF) is calculated on the same basis as for the Key Investor Information Document and represents the charges you will pay over a year for as long as you hold your investment and may vary from year to year. The OCF is made up of the annual management charge and additional expenses, but excludes portfolio transaction costs. For further information about charges and costs please visit https://www.firstsentierinvestors.com/uk/en/private/charges-overview.html.
** This does not constitute an investment recommendation and is not indicative of future results. Methodology available on rating provider's website.