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LIONTRUST SUSTAINABLE FUTURE EUROPEAN GROWTH 2

Bestinvest LogoInvests in continental European equities that are screened for social and environmental responsibility.

PRICE (INC)

-

PRICE (ACC)

255.80717p

INITIAL CHARGE

0%

ANNUAL MANAGEMENT CHARGE

0.75%

ONGOING CHARGE

0.87%

YIELD

0.7%

1 YEAR
-5.07%
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Prices as at 07 Dec 2023.

Fund commentary last updated 22 Nov 2022.

Past performance is not an indication of future performance.

Capital at risk.

The Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the long-term (5 years or more) through investment in sustainable securities. The Fund will invest in companies which are incorporated, domiciled, listed or conduct significant business in the EEA or Switzerland and will seek to achieve the investment objective through investment in securities that provide or produce sustainable products and services as well as having a progressive approach to the management of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues. The Fund will typically invest 95% (minimum 80%) in equities or equity related derivatives but may also invest in collective investment schemes (up to 10% of Fund assets), corporate debt securities, other transferable securities, money market instruments, warrants, cash and deposits.

Fund summary

SectorEurope Excluding UK
StructureOEIC
LaunchedFebruary 2001
Size£259m
Yield0.7%
Dividends paidAccumulation units only

Charges

Standard Initial Charge0%
Initial Charge Via BestInvest0%
Additional Bid/Offer Spread0%
Annual Management Charge0.75%
Ongoing Charges Figure0.87%

Investment Process

The investment process begins by identifying whether a company is aligned with Liontrust’s sustainable themes, which include resource efficiency and a healthier & higher quality of life. The Sustainable Futures sustainability matrix is then used by the fund managers to look at a company’s quality of management and the policies and practices they have put in place for managing its ESG risks. Companies are given a score between one – the best result they can receive - and five. The team also consider the sustainability of a company’s products/services. An A rating means the company contributes to sustainable development such as renewable energy, whilst an E rating would be tobacco stocks. Those firms with a C3 score or higher are considered for portfolio inclusion. The managers then undertake a bottom-up analysis of a company’s business fundamentals, such as a high barrier to entry and recurring revenues. In the next stage they look at valuations, measuring companies on free cash flow, return on equity and sales growth. They use historic multiples to create a three-year future predicted stock value. This leaves around 100 to 150 stocks for portfolio construction. The managers select 40-60 stocks of these, aiming to give the portfolio diversification across sectors, regions, and growth themes. The portfolio is reviewed by an independent advisory committee, which meets at least three times a year to monitor its social and environmental impact.

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