Kames Strategic Bond A Inc
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Fund Objective
The primary investment objective is to maximise total return (income plus capital) by investing in global debt instruments denominated in any currency, ranging from AAA Government Bonds through to high yield and emerging market corporate bonds. At least 80% of the fund will be invested in 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.
Investment Information
Management Information
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Manager name
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David Roberts
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Manager since
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22/03/2004
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David Roberts
David is Joint Head of Fixed Income and is jointly responsible for managing the fixed income team. He joined us in 2004 from Britannic Asset Management where he was Head of Credit, and has 23 years’ industry experience. David studied Economics and Industrial Relations at the University of Strathclyde and has an MSc in Investment Analysis.
About the fund provider
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
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Citicode
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ZU50
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SEDOL
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3398843
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At a glance
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Fund Type
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OEIC
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Income Yield 
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2.08%
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Ongoing Charges (on 30/04/2013)
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1.31%
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Where is this fund primarily investing?
Income
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Income Yield
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2.08%
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Income Frequency (per annum)
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4
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Income Payment Dates
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Jun 30 2013
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More dates
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| Sep 30 2013 |
| Dec 31 2013 |
| Mar 31 2014 |
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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0.5%
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What Barclays will receive based on
a £10,000 investment
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£50
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Risk and reward profile
| 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, changes in exchange rates, and changes in interest 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
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A -
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Kames Strategic Bond A Inc
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B -
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Sector: UT Sterling Strategic Bond
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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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Kames Strategic Bond A Inc
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2.34% |
5.19% |
12.75% |
21.70% |
46.49% |
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UT Sterling Strategic Bond
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2.98% |
4.45% |
11.91% |
24.36% |
39.07% |
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Relative to Sector
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-0.63% |
0.70% |
0.76% |
-2.14% |
5.34% |
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Rank within sector
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53/75 |
36/72 |
39/71 |
47/63 |
11/50 |
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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Kames Strategic Bond A Inc
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10.74% |
1.72% |
6.12% |
52.90% |
-21.28% |
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UT Sterling Strategic Bond
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10.25% |
5.83% |
5.39% |
31.73% |
-14.21% |
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Relative to Sector
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0.44% |
-3.89% |
0.69% |
16.07% |
-8.24% |
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Rank within sector
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34/71 |
51/65 |
24/62 |
24/62 |
33/49 |
Discrete Past Performance figures are calculated on a bid/mid (buying) price basis with net income (dividends) reinvested
Asset Allocation - as at March 31, 2013
| Rank |
Key |
Name |
%
Weighting |
| 1 |
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UK Fixed Interest |
34.46% |
| 2 |
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US Fixed Interest |
30.04% |
| 3 |
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European Fixed Interest |
14.05% |
| 4 |
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Australian Fixed Interest |
7.76% |
| 5 |
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Money Market |
7.08% |
| 6 |
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Dutch Fixed Interest |
6.55% |
| 7 |
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Swedish Fixed Interest |
1.97% |
| 8 |
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Foreign Exchange |
1.74% |
| 9 |
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Europe ex UK Fixed Interest |
1.34% |
| 10 |
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OTHERS |
-4.99% |
Region Breakdown - as at March 31, 2013
| Rank |
Key |
Name |
%
Weighting |
| 1 |
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UK |
32.45% |
| 2 |
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USA |
30.04% |
| 3 |
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EU |
14.05% |
| 4 |
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Australia |
7.76% |
| 5 |
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Money Market |
7.08% |
| 6 |
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Netherlands |
6.55% |
| 7 |
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Jersey |
2.01% |
| 8 |
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Sweden |
1.97% |
| 9 |
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OTHERS |
-1.91% |
Sector Breakdown - as at March 29, 2013
| Rank |
Key |
Name |
%
Weighting |
| 1 |
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Banks |
20.19% |
| 2 |
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Industrials |
18.33% |
| 3 |
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Government & Sub-Sovereign |
15.55% |
| 4 |
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Telecom, Media & Technology |
11.49% |
| 5 |
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Other Financial |
10.76% |
| 6 |
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Cash |
9.27% |
| 7 |
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US Residential Mbs & Collateralised |
8.62% |
| 8 |
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Utilities |
5.04% |
| 9 |
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IL Non Government |
0.75% |
Top Holdings - as at March 29, 2013
| Rank |
Name |
%
Weighting |
Rank |
Name |
%
Weighting |
| 1 |
ITRAXX EUR MAIN 5YR SERIES 18 20/12/2017 |
13.65% |
6 |
RSA INSURANCE GRP 9.375% FRN 05/39 |
1.27% |
| 2 |
AUSTRALIA(COMMONWEALTH OF) 5.5% BDS 21/04/23 AUD1000 |
6.32% |
7 |
SHELL INTERNATIONAL FINANCE BV 2.375% BDS 21/08/22 USD1000 |
1.26% |
| 3 |
US TREASURY BOND 2% NTS 15/02/23 USD100 |
3.08% |
8 |
NORDEA BANK AB 4.25% BDS 21/09/22 USD1000 144A |
1.26% |
| 4 |
TREASURY 1.75% GILT 22/1/17 |
1.62% |
9 |
TREASURY 4.25% GILT 07/12/49 GBP0.01 |
1.07% |
| 5 |
RWE AG 7% BDS 12/10/72 USD2000 |
1.37% |
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