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FUNDSMITH EQUITY T

Bestinvest LogoA concentrated, unconstrained portfolio of global equities, held for the long term.

PRICE (INC)

570.06p

PRICE (ACC)

626.01p

INITIAL CHARGE

0%

ANNUAL MANAGEMENT CHARGE

1.04%

ONGOING CHARGE

1.04%

YIELD

0.2%

1 YEAR
7.70%
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Prices as at 01 Dec 2023.

Fund commentary last updated 25 Oct 2022.

Past performance is not an indication of future performance.

Capital at risk.

The investment objective of the Sub-fund is to achieve long term growth in value. The Sub-fund will invest in equities on a global basis. The Subfund’s approach is to be a long-term investor in its chosen stocks. It will not adopt short-term trading strategies.

Fund summary

SectorGlobal
StructureOEIC
LaunchedNovember 2010
Size£22,933m
Yield0.2%
Dividends paidFebruary, August

Charges

Standard Initial Charge0%
Initial Charge Via BestInvest0%
Additional Bid/Offer Spread0%
Annual Management Charge1.04%
Ongoing Charges Figure1.04%

Investment Process

The fund has an investment universe of around 70 names. It is selective because Smith and his team seek those rare companies that can defy the laws of capitalism and sustain a high return on invested capital for many years. Smith invests in ‘good’ businesses whose advantages are difficult to replicate, do not require significant levels of debt to generate returns, are resilient to change thanks to technological innovation and that have an attractive valuation based on free cash flow yield. The target companies also need to be able to generate revenue through a high volume of everyday, repeatable, and predictable events. Smith typically avoids less developed countries and certain sectors such as banks, real estate, and insurers. Stock ideas are sourced through quantitative screening, and company research including Annual Reports & Accounts. The team also meet management, attend conferences, and read industry publications. The final part of the process is to simply sit back and do nothing. They allow the growth and return on capital which companies generate to compound over the long-term. They will only exit a position if they believe the investment case has weakened, such as if the company makes, in their view, a risky acquisition.

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