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EDENTREE RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE EUROPEAN EQUITY A

Bestinvest LogoInvests in companies helping improve society and the environment.

PRICE (INC)

334.7p

PRICE (ACC)

-

INITIAL CHARGE

5%

0%

ANNUAL MANAGEMENT CHARGE

1.25%

ONGOING CHARGE

1.37%

YIELD

2.1%

1 YEAR
13.72%
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Prices as at 05 Dec 2023.

Fund commentary last updated 11 Feb 2022.

Past performance is not an indication of future performance.

Capital at risk.

To achieve long-term capital growth over five years or more with an income through a diversified portfolio of European (ex-UK) companies. The Fund aims to invest at least 80% in European (exUK) companies by investing in companies which make a positive contribution to society and the environment through sustainable and socially responsible practices.

Fund summary

SectorEurope Excluding UK
StructureOEIC
LaunchedSeptember 1999
Size£169m
Yield2.1%
Dividends paidFebruary, August

Charges

Standard Initial Charge5%
Initial Charge Via BestInvest0%
Additional Bid/Offer Spread0%
Annual Management Charge1.25%
Ongoing Charges Figure1.37%

Investment Process

The EdenTree investment process combines both Fundamental analysis and Responsible/Sustainable assessments. It begins with the fund managers and the Socially Responsible Investment team (SRI) generating ideas through thematic research, analysis, and company visits. The SRI team then uses both positive and negative screens to assess a potential holding’s sustainable and responsible strengths and weaknesses. On the negative “Avoiding Harm” side the SRI team use a 10% turnover threshold to prevent significant exposure to sectors such as alcohol, gambling, pornography, tobacco, weapons, intensive farming, animal testing for cosmetic or household products and oppressive regimes. On the positive side it looks for good corporate citizens meeting EdenTree’s “Nine Pillars” of Responsible Investing. This includes Business Ethics such as product quality and company conduct; Community encompassing apprenticeships and training; Corporate Governance, Labour, Environmental Management, Human Rights, Education, Health and Urban Regeneration. The construction of the portfolio and financial analysis – looking at areas such as free cashflow, dividend, balance sheet, management quality and valuation – is the responsibility of the management team. They target businesses that are out of favour but intrinsically sound, and where a change in circumstance or economic conditions will bring about a recovery both in company fundamentals and improved investor sentiment. This should then lead to superior returns.

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