Newton Phoenix Multi-Asset
As at 31 May 2010
Investment objective
The objective of the Sub-Fund is to achieve long-term capital growth in excess of cash* returns from a balanced portfolio diversified across a range of assets. The Sub-Fund may invest in equities, fixed interest securities, collective investment schemes, warrants, derivative instruments, deposits and money market instruments. *cash being LIBOR
General information
- Total net assets (million)
- £ 159.51
- Historic yield (%)
- 1.5
- IMA sector
- Cautious Managed
- Lipper sector
- LGC - Mixed Asset GBP Bal Global
- Index
- LIBOR 1 Month plus 2%
- Fund domicile
- UK
- Fund type
- ICVC
- Fund manager
- Phil Collins
- Alternate
- Charles Insley
- Base currency
- GBP
Key dates
- Fund launch
- 11 Apr 2003
- Close of financial year
- 30 Jun
- Distributions
- 28 Feb, 31 Aug
Dealing
09:00 to 17:00 each business day
Valuation point: 12:00 London time
Fund Specific Important Information
Please note that as Newton Phoenix Multi-Asset Fund has exposure to hedge funds, commodities, private equity and property via publicly quoted transferable securities, it is subject to additional risks associated with these sectors.
Performance prior to 27 November 2006 relates to Newton Phoenix Fund, an authorised unit trust re-styled on 11 April 2003. Newton Phoenix Multi-Asset Fund (the Sub-Fund) was launched on 27 November 2006 when Class A Units of Newton Phoenix Fund were converted into the Sub-Fund.
Shareclass Sterling Accumulation
- General
- Share class launch date
- 11 Apr 2003
- Minimum investment
- £ 1,000
- Annual management charge
- 1.50%
- Maximum initial charge
- 4.00%
- Codes
- ISIN
- GB00B1GJ9N38
- Bloomberg
- NPMUAAC LN
- Sedol
- B1GJ9N3
- Registered for sale in:
- UK, AT, DE, ES
Shareclass Sterling Income
- General
- Share class launch date
- 11 Apr 2003
- Minimum investment
- £ 1,000
- Annual management charge
- 1.50%
- Maximum initial charge
- 4.00%
- Codes
- ISIN
- GB00B1GJ9L14
- Bloomberg
- NPMUAIN LN
- Sedol
- B1GJ9L1
- Registered for sale in:
- UK, AT, DE
Statutory performance data updated quarterly
| From | 31 Mar 09 | 31 Mar 08 | 30 Mar 07 | 31 Mar 06 | 31 Mar 05 |
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| To | 31 Mar 10 | 31 Mar 09 | 31 Mar 08 | 30 Mar 07 | 31 Mar 06 |
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Source: Lipper as at 31 May 2010. Total return including income net of UK tax and annual charges, but excluding initial charge. All figures are in sterling terms. The impact of the initial charge, which may be up to 4%, can be material on the performance of your investment. Performance figures including the initial charge are available upon request. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. |
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| Fund | 24.3% | -18.3% | -1.9% | 3.7% | 17.2% |
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| Fund | Index | Sector | Ranking | No. of funds in sector | Quartile rank | Fund | Index | Sector | |||
| Source: Lipper as at 31 May 2010. Total return including income net of UK tax and annual charges, but excluding initial charge. For comparison, please note that the index quoted is gross of tax. All figures are in sterling terms. The impact of the initial charge, which may be up to 4%, can be material on the performance of your investment. Performance figures including the initial charge are available upon request. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. | |||||||||||
| 1 month | -1.60 | 0.21 | -3.13 | 22 | 163 | 1 | -1.61 | 0.21 | -3.13 | ||
| 3 months | 1.53 | 0.64 | 0.52 | 33 | 163 | 1 | 1.53 | 0.64 | 0.52 | ||
| 6 months | 5.05 | 1.26 | 2.65 | 15 | 159 | 1 | 5.04 | 1.26 | 2.65 | ||
| YTD | 3.23 | 1.05 | 1.03 | 16 | 159 | 1 | 3.24 | 1.05 | 1.03 | ||
| 1 year | 16.89 | 2.57 | 15.72 | 55 | 153 | 2 | 16.88 | 2.57 | 15.72 | ||
| 3 years | -4.07 | 17.35 | -2.79 | 59 | 111 | 3 | -4.07 | 17.35 | -2.79 | ||
| 5 years | 19.38 | 34.57 | 17.44 | 31 | 72 | 2 | 19.38 | 34.57 | 17.44 | ||
| 3 years annualised | -1.38 | 5.48 | -1.08 | 59 | 111 | 3 | -1.37 | 5.48 | -1.08 | ||
| 5 years annualised | 3.60 | 6.12 | 3.18 | 31 | 72 | 2 | 3.61 | 6.12 | 3.18 | ||
Calendar Performance
| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | |
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Source: Lipper as at 31 May 2010. Total return including income net of UK tax and annual charges, but excluding initial charge. For comparison, please note that the index quoted is gross of tax. All figures are in sterling terms. The impact of the initial charge, which may be up to 4%, can be material on the performance of your investment. Performance figures including the initial charge are available upon request. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. |
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| Fund | 14.84 | 6.55 | 4.16 | -21.22 | 18.44 |
| Sector | 13.21 | 7.24 | 1.39 | -15.66 | 15.56 |
| Quartile Rank | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Performance record over 5 years | ||||||||
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Source: Lipper as at 31 May 2010. Total return including income net of UK tax and annual charges, but excluding initial charge. For comparison, please note that the index quoted is gross of tax. All figures are in sterling terms. The impact of the initial charge, which may be up to 4%, can be material on the performance of your investment. Performance figures including the initial charge are available upon request. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. |
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Asset allocation
Asset allocation - industry (equities)
| Absolute contribution - top 5 | |
|---|---|
| Stock level contributors | % |
| ETFS Physical Gold | 0.14 |
| Sprint Nextel Corp | 0.13 |
| Treasury 4.75% Stk 7/03/2020 | 0.05 |
| Tele Norte Leste Participacoes | 0.05 |
| Treasury 5% Stk 7/03/2025 | 0.04 |
| Top 10 holdings | |
|---|---|
| % | |
| BH Global Limited | 2.4 |
| Dexion Trading Ltd | 2.0 |
| ETFS Physical Gold (AUD) | 2.0 |
| Treasury 4.75% Stk 7/03/2020 | 1.9 |
| Bluecrest Allblue Fund Ltd | 1.8 |
| FRM Credit Alpha Ltd | 1.7 |
| Treasury 5% Stk 7/03/2025 | 1.5 |
| UK Commercial Property Tst Ltd | 1.5 |
| ETFS Physical Gold (USD) | 1.5 |
| BH Macro Ltd | 1.5 |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time without notice. The information provided is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.
Historical fund statistics - 3 years
- Annualised Sharpe ratio
- -0.37
- Annualised standard deviation
- 10.89