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AXA FRAMLINGTON MANAGED BALANCED - Fund overview

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Overview of AXA FRAMLINGTON MANAGED BALANCED

Although this fund benefits from pragmatic stock selection it also follows a pension style approach to asset allocation and thus has a bias to UK equities (c60%). The fund has a clear investment approach and benefits from an experienced manager who is supported by dedicated geographical and specialist teams. Suitable for those investors looking for a cost effective "one stop" investment.

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Fund summary

Sector  Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares
Product type  UNIT TRUST
Launched  December, 1992
Size  £381m
Yield 1.3%
Charging basis  –
Dividends paid  Feb
Bid price(inc) 160.90p
Bid price(acc) 233.00p

Fund Charges

Standard Initial charge 5.25%
Initial charge via Bestinvest 0.00%
Additional bid/offer spread 0.62%
Annual management charge 1.25%
Total expense ratio 1.34%
Reduction in yield (10yr) 1.40%

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Portfolio

axa framlington managed balanced asset allocation illustration
Allocation Proportion
Equity 73%
High yield bonds
Quality bonds 11%
Property 3%
Commodities 6%
Hedge
Fund cash 7%
axa framlington managed balanced equity geographic illustration
Allocation Proportion
UK 65%
Europe 13%
Nth America 9%
Japan 7%
Pacific 2%
Other Equity 4%
axa framlington managed balanced equity capitalisation illustration
Allocation Proportion
Large Caps 66%
Mid Caps 18%
Small Caps 16%

Investment process


This fund aims to deliver capital growth by investing in a broad range of securities in all or any parts of the world. Geographic exposure is guided by the house view as well as Richard Peirson's own personal view. The manager is responsible for the UK equity and bond element of the portfolio with regional stock stock selection the responsibility of Framlington's regional/specialist desks, which are normally selected on a best ideas basis.
The managers are long term growth investors and they target companies with above average profitability and credible management which offer good value.

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