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Royal London Ethical Bond Fund Class M - Income (GBP)

Sell:105.40p Buy:105.40p Change: 0.20p (0.19%)
Prices as at 24 December 2024
Sell:105.40p
Buy:105.40p
Change: 0.20p (0.19%)
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
Prices as at 24 December 2024
Sell:105.40p
Buy:105.40p
Change: 0.20p (0.19%)
Prices as at 24 December 2024
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
The selling price currently displayed is higher than the buying price. This can occur temporarily for a variety of reasons; shortly before the market opens, after the market closes or because of extraordinary price volatility during the trading day.
Also available as accumulation units Help

Charges and Savings

Initial charges
Initial charge: 0.00%
Initial saving from HL: 0.00%
Net initial charge: 0.00%
HL dealing charge: Free
Annual charges
Performance fee: No  
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): 0.55%
Ongoing saving from HL: 0.00%
Net ongoing charge: 0.55%
There are other unit types of this fund available:
Class M - Accumulation (GBP) (Net ongoing charge 0.55%)

In some cases the ongoing savings are provided by our loyalty bonus. Loyalty bonuses are tax-free in an ISA or SIPP. However, they may be subject to tax in a Fund & Share Account which would, in effect, reduce their value and increase the net ongoing charge.


Other Information

Unit type: Unbundled
Manager:
Eric Holt
Fund launch date: 31 January 2007
Sector: GBP Strategic Bond
Fund size: £1,259 million
Number of holdings: 358
Fund type: OEIC
Accumulation/income: Income
Dealing frequency: Daily
Valuation point: 12:00
Trustee: HSBC Bank plc
Minimum investment: £100.00
Available in a regular savings plan: Yes
Minimum regular savings value: £25.00

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Performance

24/12/19 to 24/12/20 24/12/20 to 24/12/21 24/12/21 to 24/12/22 24/12/22 to 24/12/23 24/12/23 to 24/12/24
Annual return 6.64% 0.16% -17.22% 9.43% 4.40%

Please remember past performance is not a guide to future returns. Where no data is shown, figures are not available. This information is provided to help you choose your own investments, remember they can fall as well as rise in value so you may not get back the original amount invested.

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Our view on this fund

The Wealth Shortlist features funds our analysts believe have the potential to outperform their peers over the long term. If a fund is not on the Shortlist, this is not a recommendation to sell; however, if you are thinking of adding to your investments, we believe the Wealth Shortlist is a good place to start. View funds on the Wealth Shortlist »

Fund Objective

The fund’s investment objective is to achieve a total return over the medium term (3-5 years) by investing at least 80% in sterlingdenominated corporate bonds, which meet predetermined ethical criteria. The fund's performance target is to outperform the Markit iBoxx Sterling Non-Gilt Overall All Maturity Index (the “Index”) over a rolling 5-year period. For further information on the fund's index, please refer to the Prospectus.

Income Details

Distribution yield : 4.25%
Income paid: Quarterly
Type of payment: Interest
Ex-dividend date: 1 November 2024 1 February 2025 1 May 2025 1 August 2025
Payment date: 31 December 20244 31 March 20254 30 June 20254 30 September 20254

This data is provided by Broadridge. HL accepts no responsibility for its accuracy and you should independently check data before making any investment decision. All yields are variable and not guaranteed. Information correct as at 9 August 2024.

Security Weight
Abbey National 10 3/8% Non Cum Stlg Pref GBP1 1.02%
Aviva 6.875% VRN 20/05/2058 0.97%
GBP FWD FX CONTRACT 05 APR 2024 0.96%
Co-Op Wholesale Soc 6.25% 08/07/2026 STEP 0.95%
ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE 0.88%
Peterborough Progress Health 5.581% 02/10/2042 0.87%
Anglian Water Osprey Financing PLC 4% 08/03/26 0.85%
International Finance Facility f 2.75% 07/06/2025 0.83%
HSBC Holdings PLC 8.201% VRN 16/11/2034 0.82%
Places for People Homes Ltd 3.625% 22/11/2028 0.76%
Sector Weight
Bonds 87.48%
Non-Classified 10.06%
Cash and Equiv. 1.14%
Non-life Insurance 0.88%
Banks 0.45%
Country Weight
United Kingdom 66.47%
Non-Classified 14.62%
France 4.21%
Ireland 2.14%
United States 2.08%
Luxembourg 2.01%
Sweden 1.46%
Australia 1.32%
Netherlands 1.15%
Cash and Equiv. 1.14%

Data policy - All information should be used for indicative purposes only. You should independently check data before making any investment decision. HL cannot guarantee that the data is accurate or complete, and accepts no responsibility for how it may be used. Prices provided by Morningstar, correct as at 24 December 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 31 January 2024.

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You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account

4 If you elect to receive the income from an ISA or a Fund & Share Account, we will collect any dividends for you and then pay them directly into your bank account within the first 10 working days of the following month.