Kames High Yield Bond A Acc

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Fund Objective

The primary investment objective is to maximise total return (income plus capital) by investing in a portfolio of predominantly high yield bonds, selected investment grade bonds and cash. The fund may hold sterling and other currency denominated bonds hedged back to sterling. The fund may also invest in deposits, money market instruments, derivative instruments and forward transactions.

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Annualised performance

24/05/2013

14.80%

12m high
+109.94p
12m low
+95.06p

Past performance is not a guide to future performance

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Detailed Fund Information

Sector UT Sterling High Yield
Fund Type OEIC
OBSR/Morningstar Rating  Silver
FE Fund Rating 
Unit Type Accumulation
Fund Size (on 30/04/2013) £1537.6m
Launch Date 22/03/2002

Management Information

Manager name Philip Milburn
Manager since 01/11/2003

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Philip Milburn

Phil is an investment manager in the fixed income team with 15 years’ experience. He joined us in 1997 from the University of Edinburgh, where he earned a first class honours degree in Economics. After spells in UK and Latin American equities, Phil joined the fixed income team, where he now manages our strategic and high yield bond portfolios. He brings equity discipline to high yield analysis and uses his background in economics for macro fund positioning. Phil is also an integral member of the ABI Bond Committee, helping to lead on many industry initiatives.

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Fund provider

Kames Capital is a specialist investment management business. As at 30th September 2012, they manage portfolios worth £51.5 billion on behalf of clients in the UK, continental Europe and Asia. Their clients include public pension funds, corporate pension schemes, financial institutions, charities, foundations, wealth managers and financial intermediaries. They focus on four areas in which they can offer clients a compelling proposition - fixed income, property, equities and multi-asset. They combine their fund managers’ talents with a proven investment process which is not constrained by any single investment style. They aim to outperform in all market conditions by taking advantage of the opportunities that occur throughout the business and market cycles.

Fund Codes

Citicode A222
SEDOL 3142523

At a glance

Fund Type OEIC
Income Yield 4.49%
Ongoing Charges (on 30/04/2013) 1.30%

Where is this fund primarily investing?

Income

Income Yield 4.49%
Income Frequency (per annum) 12
Income Payment Dates May 31 2013
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Charges

Initial Charge 0%
Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.25%
Cashback 0.20%
Ongoing Charges (on 30/04/2013) 1.30%
Dealing and Switching Charge FREE

Prices

Buy Price 109.44p
Sell Price 109.44p
Price Date 24/05/2013
Change on day -0.32p

What Barclays gets paid

If you decide to invest, Barclays Investments will receive payment from the fund manager out of the annual management charge you pay. The amount we receive is based on the value of your holding but is not an additional cost to you. The information to the right shows the percentage and an example amount that Barclays would receive on an annual basis for as long as the fund is held.

Annual Rate 0.5%
What Barclays will receive based on
a £10,000 investment
£50

Risk and reward profile

risk chart

The risk/reward profile shows the risk of investing in the Fund, based on the rate at which its value has changed in the past. This Fund has the above risk/reward rating because bond prices can be affected by political or economic events, and also changes in exchange rates.
The Fund's category is not guaranteed and may change over time. It is calculated using historical data, which may not be a reliable indication for the future. Category 1 does not mean 'risk free'.
The following risks, which are not, or are not fully, reflected in the risk/reward profile are also relevant to the Fund:
Credit: An issuer of bonds may be unable to make payments due to the Fund (known as a default). The value of bonds may fall as default becomes more likely. Both default and expected default may cause the Fund’s value to fall. High yield bonds generally offer higher returns because of their higher default risk and investment grade bonds generally offer lower returns because of their lower default risk.
Liquidity: The Fund’s value may fall if bonds become more difficult to trade or value due to market conditions or a lack of supply and demand. This risk increases where the Fund invests in high yield bonds.
Counterparty: Investments such as derivatives are made using financial contracts with third parties. Those third parties may fail to meet their obligations to the Fund due to events beyond our control. The Fund’s value could fall because of: (i) loss of monies owed by the counterparty; and/or (ii) the cost of replacement financial contracts.
Other markets: The Fund may invest in countries which have less developed political, economic and legal systems and which provide fewer investor protections. Difficulties in buying, selling, safekeeping or valuing investments in such countries may reduce the value of the Fund.
Derivatives: The value of derivatives depends on the performance of an underlying asset. Small changes in the price of that asset can cause larger changes in the value of the derivative. This increases potential gain but also potential loss.
Full details of risks are disclosed in the section 'Risk Factors' in the Prospectus.

Past performance overview - fund vs. sector

A - Kames High Yield Bond A Acc
B - Sector: UT Sterling High Yield

Past performance of the fund since launch

Past performance is not a guide to future performance

Cumulative Past Performance

  3 mth 6 mth 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr
Kames High Yield Bond A Acc 2.94% 5.88% 14.80% 34.88% 58.91%
UT Sterling High Yield 3.09% 6.41% 16.06% 29.95% 45.86%
Relative to Sector -0.15% -0.50% -1.08% 3.79% 8.95%
Rank within sector 17/24 18/24 17/24 3/20 3/19

Discrete Past Performance

  31/03/12 31/03/13 31/03/11 31/03/12 31/03/10 31/03/11 31/03/09 31/03/10 31/03/08 31/03/09
Kames High Yield Bond A Acc 10.75% 4.57% 12.28% 66.73% -24.39%
UT Sterling High Yield 11.63% 2.22% 9.08% 51.76% -21.35%
Relative to Sector -0.79% 2.30% 2.93% 9.86% -3.87%
Rank within sector 16/24 6/22 1/20 1/20 11/19

Discrete Past Performance figures are calculated on a bid/mid (buying) price basis with net income (dividends) reinvested

Asset Allocation - as at April 30, 2013

Rank Key Name %
Weighting
1 US Fixed Interest 34.68%
2 UK Fixed Interest 20.15%
3 OTHERS 11.46%
4 German Fixed Interest 8.38%
5 Money Market 6.00%
6 Dutch Fixed Interest 5.68%
7 Swiss Fixed Interest 4.88%
8 French Fixed Interest 4.38%
9 Luxembourg Fixed Interest 2.29%
10 Global Fixed Interest 2.10%

Asset Breakdown

Region Breakdown - as at April 30, 2013

Rank Key Name %
Weighting
1 USA 34.68%
2 UK 20.15%
3 OTHERS 13.56%
4 Germany 8.38%
5 Money Market 6.00%
6 Netherlands 5.68%
7 Switzerland 4.88%
8 France 4.38%
9 Luxembourg 2.29%

Region Breakdown

Sector Breakdown - as at April 30, 2013

Rank Key Name %
Weighting
1 Industrials 52.57%
2 TMT 25.61%
3 Cash 7.83%
4 Utilities 7.17%
5 Banks 3.77%
6 Collateralised 2.22%
7 Other Financial 0.83%

Sector Breakdown

Top Holdings - as at April 30, 2013

Rank Name %
Weighting
Rank Name %
Weighting
1 UNITYMEDIA GMBH 5.5% BDS 15/09/22 EUR1000 1.99% 6 RWE AG 7% FRN SUB 12/10/72 1.75%
2 DISH DBS CORP 5% 15/03/2023 1.83% 7 WILLIAM HILL PLC 7.125% GTD NTS 11/11/16 GBP50000 1.73%
3 REYNOLDS GROUP ISSUER INC/LLC/SA 5.75% BDS 15/10/20 USD1000 REG S 1.77% 8 HAWK ACQUISITION SUB INC 4.25% NTS 15/10/20 USD2000144A 1.71%
4 HCA INC 7.75% NTS 15/05/21 USD1000 144A 1.77% 9 CARE UK HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE NEWCO 9.75% NTS 01/08/17 GBP50000`REG S` 1.57%
5 ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND NV 6.50% 17/05/2018 1.76% 10 ING BANK FLTG RATE NTS 23/05/16 USD1000 1.56%