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M&G AMERICAN A - Fund overview

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Overview of M&G AMERICAN A

The M&G American Fund has been under the stewardship of Aled Smith since January 2005. The Fund seeks to identify stocks that represent the best value from the North American universe of companies in all sectors and size ranges. No top-down views are imposed on sector choices and there is no reference to a benchmark in the stock selection process. Investors should note that there is a significant overlap (30-40%) between this product and the M&G Global Leaders Fund also managed by Smith.

Standard Initial Charge

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Fund summary

Sector  North America
Product type  OEIC
Launched  December, 1972
Size  £1,652m
Yield 0.2%
Charging basis  –
Dividends paid  31/10.
Cofunds  Yes
FundsNetwork  Yes
Bid price(inc) 735.26p 4.77p
Bid price(acc) 946.07p 6.14p

Fund Charges

Standard Initial charge 4.00%
Initial charge via Bestinvest 0.00%
Additional bid/offer spread 0.00%
Annual management charge 1.50%
Total expense ratio 1.66%
Reduction in yield (10yr) 1.66%

Portfolio

m&g american a asset allocation illustration
Allocation Proportion
Equity 99%
High yield bonds
Quality bonds 0%
Property 0%
Commodities
Hedge
Fund cash 1%
m&g american a equity geographic illustration
Allocation Proportion
UK 1%
Europe 0%
Nth America 97%
Japan 0%
Pacific 0%
Other Equity 2%
m&g american a equity capitalisation illustration
Allocation Proportion
Large Caps 62%
Mid Caps 36%
Small Caps 2%

Investment process


The fund's objective is long term capital growth through investment in North American securities. It may also invest in Canada, and in companies which are listed, registered or trading within North America.
The manager uses a screening process to identify those companies with a higher return than cost on capital. Further fundamental analysis is carried out to determine whether the stock represents good value. The focus is on stock selection decisions and no top-down views are imposed on sector choices.
A separate risk management team ensure proper portfolio diversification and that the manager is taking the intended bets.

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