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we have tried to write as much as possible in plain language, we may have used certain words or phrases that
might not be familiar to you, particularly if you are new to investing. Its purpose is to help you understand
how the fund is invested and performing. You should not use it on its own for making investment decisions.
It is not an offer to buy or sell any investments or shares. If there's something you don't understand, please
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Zurich Managed AP
October 2014
Fund objective
Zurich fund information
(as at 30/09/2014)
To achieve medium to long term capital growth by investing in a spread of investments both
by asset type and by economy (primarily the UK but also globally). The equity and property
elements of the fund are invested via Zurich Assurance Ltd Pension funds with the balance
invested in gilts, deposits, money market instruments and other fixed interest investments to
provide liquidity, security and income.
Launch date
01/05/1971
Buy price / sell price
10527.60p / 10001.30p
Fund size (£m)
11233.4 (as at 30/09/2014)
ABI Sector
Mixed Investment 40%-85% Shrs
Fund charges*
0.87%
SEDOL
0406181
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Mex ID
ISIN code
Crown rating
ADPMA
GB0004061817
Top holdings
(as at 31/07/2014)**
ASTRAZENECA ORD USD0.25
GLAXOSMITHKLINE 0.25
BP AMOCO ORD USD0.25
BT GROUP
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC B SHARES
BG GROUP ORD GBP0.10
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO ORD
GBP0.25
LEGAL & GENERAL GROUP ORD
GBP0.025
UNILEVER ORD GBP0.03
RIO TINTO ORD GBP0.10(REGD)
0.99%
0.94%
0.89%
0.85%
0.84%
0.75%
0.73%
0.71%
0.69%
0.65%
* These are the charges that are deducted within
the unit price. Other charges which reduce the
number of units you hold may apply. For further
information please refer to your Terms and
Conditions.
The fund is managed by Threadneedle Asset Management. Other fund managers manage
components of the fund, the most significant being BlackRock with typically 15 to 20 percent
of the fund's assets held in their passive managed unit trusts.
Fund features
This fund invests in assets which tend to produce a higher level of return but with more risk.
Over the longer term these assets should generate greater growth. There will be more
fluctuation in value, which at times may be quite sharp.
Asset split 1 (as at 31/07/2014)**
UK Equities
North American Equities
European Equities
Property
Asia Pacific Equities
UK Fixed Interest
Money Market
European Fixed Interest
International Fixed Interest
Other
34.4%
14.0%
13.7%
10.5%
8.4%
8.1%
4.5%
3.1%
2.7%
0.6%
** Zurich sources its funds data from Financial Express. The date shown reflects the
last available regional, sector and asset breakdown data provided by the fund's
administrator to Financial Express. The timeliness of this data is affected by the speed
and regularity of their publication by the fund administrator.
Zurich Managed AP
October 2014
Things you need to know
We've based this information on our current
understanding of law and practice. We make every
effort to ensure that this information is helpful,
accurate and correct but it may change or may not
apply to your personal circumstances. Before
taking any action you should always check with an
appropriate adviser, as we cannot accept
responsibility for any action taken on the basis of
this information alone.
Cumulative fund performance (as at 30/09/2014)
% growth
6 mths
1 year
3 years
5 years
10 years
1.84%
7.81%
38.48%
48.37%
119.23%
Discrete fund performance (as at 30/09/2014)
30/09/2009 - 30/09/2010 - 30/09/2011 - 30/09/2012 - 30/09/2013 30/09/2010 30/09/2011 30/09/2012 30/09/2013 30/09/2014
% growth
9.93%
-2.54%
13.21%
13.46%
7.81%
All funds carry some risk and you should consider
these before making any investment decision.
Investment returns are not guaranteed and the
value can fluctuate. The main factors which may
increase the risk of this fund include:
- the amount held in overseas assets,
- any concentration in specific areas or sectors,
- the amount invested in smaller company shares,
- the amount invested in property or property
shares,
- the use of derivatives and other instruments to
generate outperformance.
Annualised fund performance
(as at 30/09/2014)
% growth
9.67%
-2.77%
12.90%
13.19%
7.52%
For further information about this fund please refer
to the charts on page one. For more explanation
and useful information about investments, please
refer to our guide -"Making investments clearer a guide for you". This as well as current fund prices
and performance is available at the website address
below.
Sector Average
9.47%
-3.07%
11.61%
12.74%
5.60%
2
2
2
2
1
241/530
158/572
207/598
306/643
109/671
3 year statistical fund data
(as at 30/09/2014)
3 year
11.46%
Monthly volatility
2.26%
5 year
8.21%
Best 3 month return
9.08%
10 year
8.17%
Worst 3 month return
-4.78%
Discrete performance of ABI primary fund* (as at 30/09/2014)
30/09/2009 - 30/09/2010 - 30/09/2011 - 30/09/2012 - 30/09/2013 30/09/2010 30/09/2011 30/09/2012 30/09/2013 30/09/2014
Quartile
Rank
* This data shows the performance of the primary unit series for the fund.
The primary unit series is the series of the fund that applies to most customers.
Performance of ABI primary fund (over 5 years to 30/09/2014)
50
45
Primary fund for Zurich Managed AP
Mixed Investment 40%-85% Shrs
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
-5
Oct 09
Apr 10
Oct
Apr 11
Oct
Apr 12
Oct
Apr 13
Oct
Apr 14
30/09/2009 - 30/09/2014 Powered by data from FE
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Source: Financial Express as at 30/09/2014. You shouldn't use past performance as a suggestion
of future performance. It shouldn't be the main or sole reason for making an investment
decision. The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and will
be reduced in real terms by the effects of inflation. You may not get back the amount you
invested. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) practice and law are complex. Tax concessions
are not guaranteed, their value will depend on individual circumstances and may change in
the future.
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Fund performance data is based on a selling price basis and doesn't take into account fees and
expenses which are specific to individual plans. Details are available on request.
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