Schroder UK Smaller Companies A Inc
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Fund Objective
The fund's investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing in UK smaller companies. The policy is to invest in smaller companies in the UK which are expected to exhibit superior growth over the long term. Investment will be in directly held transferable securities. The fund may also invest in collective investment schemes, warrants and money market instruments.
Investment Information
Management Information
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Manager name
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Andrew Brough
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Manager since
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01/03/1994
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Andrew Brough
Andy Brough has managed the well known Schroder UK Mid 250 Fund since its launch in November 1999. His investment career commenced in 1987 when he joined Schroders as a UK Equity Fund Manager. Andy joined Price Waterhouse in 1985, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Andy is Co-Head of Schroders’ Pan European Small and Mid Cap Team, based in London. His degree is in Economics.
About the fund provider
Fund provider
Schroders is an asset management company whose business goals are completely aligned with those of their clients - the creation of long-term value. Schroders employs over 2900 talented people worldwide operating from 33 offices in 26 different countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East; close to the markets in which they invest and close to their clients. As at 30th September 2012, the company manages £202.8 billion on behalf of institutional and retail investors, financial institutions and high net worth clients from around the world, invested in a broad range of asset classes across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives.
Fund Codes
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Citicode
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UM15
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SEDOL
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0764931
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At a glance
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Fund Type
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UnitTrust
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Income Yield 
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0.59%
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Ongoing Charges (on 19/02/2013)
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1.67%
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Where is this fund primarily investing?
Income
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Income Yield
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0.59%
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Income Frequency (per annum)
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2
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Income Payment Dates
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Jul 31 2013
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More dates
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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.
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Annual Rate
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0.9%
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What Barclays will receive based on
a £10,000 investment
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£90
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Risk and reward profile
| The risk category was calculated using historical performance data and may not be a reliable indicator of the fund's future risk profile. |
| The fund's risk category is not guaranteed to remain fixed and may change over time. |
| A fund in the lowest category does not mean a risk-free investment. |
| The fund is in this category because it can take higher risks in search of higher rewards and its price may rise and fall accordingly. |
| Liquidity risk / small cap liquidity risk: Investments in small companies can be difficult to sell quickly which may affect the value of the fund and, in extreme market conditions, its ability to
meet redemption requests upon demand. |
| Operational risk / third parties: The fund's operations depend on third parties and it may suffer disruption or loss in the event of their failure. |
Past performance overview - fund vs. sector
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A -
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Schroder UK Smaller Companies A Inc
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B -
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Sector: UT UK Smaller Companies
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Past performance is not a guide to future performance
Cumulative Past Performance
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3 mth |
6 mth |
1 yr |
3 yr |
5 yr |
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Schroder UK Smaller Companies A Inc
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6.72% |
22.42% |
38.03% |
79.59% |
66.46% |
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UT UK Smaller Companies
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3.80% |
17.22% |
29.99% |
63.17% |
50.00% |
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Relative to Sector
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2.81% |
4.43% |
6.18% |
10.06% |
10.98% |
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Rank within sector
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13/55 |
14/54 |
16/54 |
21/54 |
19/50 |
Discrete Past Performance
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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 |
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Schroder UK Smaller Companies A Inc
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28.84% |
-1.05% |
34.19% |
55.92% |
-38.79% |
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UT UK Smaller Companies
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18.56% |
1.09% |
29.12% |
57.75% |
-36.38% |
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Relative to Sector
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8.67% |
-2.11% |
3.93% |
-1.16% |
-3.79% |
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Rank within sector
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6/54 |
41/54 |
16/54 |
16/54 |
32/50 |
Discrete Past Performance figures are calculated on a bid/mid (buying) price basis with net income (dividends) reinvested
Asset Allocation - as at March 28, 2013
| Rank |
Key |
Name |
%
Weighting |
| 1 |
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UK Equities |
97.63% |
| 2 |
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Money Market |
2.37% |
Region Breakdown - as at April 30, 2013
| Rank |
Key |
Name |
%
Weighting |
| 1 |
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UK |
95.75% |
| 2 |
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Money Market |
2.95% |
| 3 |
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United Arab Emirates |
1.31% |
Sector Breakdown - as at April 30, 2013
| Rank |
Key |
Name |
%
Weighting |
| 1 |
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Industrials |
37.27% |
| 2 |
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Technology |
11.23% |
| 3 |
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Financials |
11.17% |
| 4 |
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Consumer Services |
10.52% |
| 5 |
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Health Care |
9.37% |
| 6 |
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Consumer Goods |
6.63% |
| 7 |
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Basic Materials |
6.44% |
| 8 |
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Oil & Gas |
3.17% |
| 9 |
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Money Market |
2.95% |
| 10 |
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Telecommunications |
1.26% |
Top Holdings - as at April 30, 2013
| Rank |
Name |
%
Weighting |
Rank |
Name |
%
Weighting |
| 1 |
XAAR |
3.55% |
6 |
DIPLOMA |
2.47% |
| 2 |
DART GROUP PLC |
3.30% |
7 |
PARK GROUP |
2.39% |
| 3 |
FISHER(JAMES)& SONS PLC |
3.15% |
8 |
PACE PLC |
2.39% |
| 4 |
AVON RUBBER |
2.76% |
9 |
DECHRA PHARMACEUTICALS |
2.37% |
| 5 |
SCAPA GROUP PLC |
2.68% |
10 |
CONSORT MEDICAL PLC |
2.22% |