Newton Continental European

As at 31 May 2010

Investment objective

The objective of the Sub-Fund is to achieve capital growth from a portfolio of predominantly European securities. The Sub-Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes.

General information

Total net assets (million)
£ 250.51
Historic yield (%)
1.7
IMA sector
Europe Ex UK
Lipper sector
LGC - Equity Europe Ex UK
Index
FTSE World Europe Ex UK
Fund domicile
UK
Fund type
ICVC
Fund manager
Raj Shant
Alternate
Thomas Beevers
Base currency
GBP
Currencies available
GBP, EUR

Key dates

Fund launch
01 Jun 1987
Close of financial year
30 Jun
Distributions
31/10

Dealing

09:00 to 17:00 each business day

Valuation point: 12:00 London time

General
 
Share class launch date
23 Feb 2000
Minimum investment
€ 5,000
Annual management charge
2.00%
Maximum initial charge
4.00%
Codes
 
ISIN
GB0006778798
Bloomberg
NEWCEFI LN
Sedol
0677879
Valoren
1157506
WKN
930432
Registered for sale in:
DE, PT, UK, ES, AT
General
 
Share class launch date
01 Jun 1987
Minimum investment
£ 1,000
Annual management charge
1.50%
Maximum initial charge
4.00%
Codes
 
ISIN
GB0006778681
Bloomberg
NEWEURI LN
Sedol
0677868
Valoren
827819
WKN
930431
Registered for sale in:
DE, UK, ES, AT

Statutory performance data updated quarterly

From31 Mar 0931 Mar 0830 Mar 0731 Mar 0631 Mar 05
To31 Mar 1031 Mar 0931 Mar 0830 Mar 0731 Mar 06

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.

Fund35.2%-25.2%7.3%7.0%35.7%
PerformancetoSterling income sharesEuro accumulation shares
FundIndexSectorRankingNo. of funds in sectorQuartile rankFundIndexSector
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-6.61-8.07-7.27231111-4.76-5.44-4.62
3 months-4.84-5.24-3.27941104-0.350.582.68
6 months-5.80-5.83-3.887610830.732.014.13
YTD-8.76-8.23-6.69851104-4.85-3.45-1.83
1 year6.1714.4014.5810510748.4718.9119.10
3 years-10.21-14.66-15.8719901-29.22-31.26-32.23
5 years37.7839.9637.12348227.2712.2810.00
3 years annualised-3.52-5.14-5.7219901-10.87-11.74-12.27
5 years annualised6.626.956.39348221.412.341.81

Calendar Performance

20052006200720082009

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.

Fund22.0418.2615.50-18.2115.09
Sector24.9118.7512.78-24.5419.51
Quartile Rank42114
Performance record over 5 years

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.

37.78
Newton Continental European
37.12
Europe Excluding UK Sector

Asset allocation

Asset allocation

Asset allocation - industry

Asset allocation - industry
Absolute contribution - top 5
Stock level contributors%
EADS CO0.26
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV0.01
Amadeus IT Holding SA0.00
Bank of Ireland-0.02
Vallourec SA-0.03
Top 10 holdings
%
Siemens AG4.3
UBS AG3.9
E.ON AG3.5
Roche Hldgs AG3.4
BNP Paribas SA3.2
Deutsche Telekom AG2.9
Air Liquide SA2.8
Total SA2.8
Vinci SA2.7
Carrefour SA2.7

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.

Active moneyFundIndexRelative
Geographical split top 5%%%
Germany31.317.713.6
Netherlands9.46.52.9
Norway4.71.92.8
Belgium3.92.21.7
Poland2.40.91.5
Active moneyFundIndexRelative
Top overweight%%%
Industrials21.613.77.9
Basic Materials12.97.45.5
Health Care13.39.43.9
Consumer Services8.25.42.8
Oil & Gas7.66.90.7
FundIndexRelative
Top underweight%%%
Consumer Goods6.416.3-9.9
Financials16.223.6-7.5
Utilities3.57.0-3.5
Telecommunication5.36.5-1.2
Technology4.43.80.7
Summary attribution - sectors
Top 5%
Industrials0.70
Financials0.17
Technology0.12
Consumer Services0.03
Telecommunication0.01
Bottom 5%
Consumer Goods-0.46
Oil & Gas-0.27
Basic Materials-0.23
Health Care-0.11
Options-0.07
Summary attribution - stocks
Top 5%
EADS CO0.39
Siemens AG0.14
Amadeus IT Holding SA0.12
Thales SA0.12
Fresenius Medical Care AG0.12
Bottom 5%
Nestle SA-0.21
Transocean Ltd-0.19
K+S AG-0.17
Acciona SA-0.15
ArcelorMittal-0.13

Historical fund statistics - 3 years

Jensen alpha
0.02
Beta
0.82
Correlation to benchmark
0.96
Annualised information ratio
0.21
Annualised Sharpe ratio
-0.28
Annualised tracking error
7.93
0.92

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