PMCs

Unit-Linked Life Insurance

Absolute Return Bond Fund

Fund codeYAAF

Fund aim

The fund aims to produce a positive return derived from capital growth and income by investing in fixed and floating rate securities. The investment objective of the fund is to exceed the ICE BofA SONIA 3-Month Constant Maturity Total Return Index by 1.50% p.a. over a rolling three year basis (before fees).

Fund characteristics

The fund may achieve all or a significant amount of its exposure by purchasing shares in the L&G Absolute Return Bond Fund which is a UCITS Compliant SICAV sub-fund. The underlying fund invests predominantly in fixed income securities. These include bonds and other debt instruments, issued in a variety of currencies by companies and governments from around the world. The fund may also invest in other transferable securities, including but not limited to, depository receipts, permitted deposits, money market instruments, cash, near cash and units in collective investment schemes. The fund will use derivatives extensively for investment purposes or to reduce risk or cost or to generate additional growth.

Fund facts

Fund size£1,351.6m
Base currencyGBP
DomicileUnited Kingdom
Share class launch12/09/12
Modified duration0.83 years
As at 31 Dec 2023

Benchmark

ICE BofA SONIA 3-Month Constant Maturity Total Return Index

Performance

Source: LGIM. Performance is reported in GBP based on weekly mid-market prices before the deduction of fees.
Please note that with effect from 30th September 2021 the benchmark provider amended the name of the benchmark from the ICE BofA Sterling 3-Month Deposit Offered Rate Constant Maturity Index to the ICE BofA SONIA 3-Month Constant Maturity Total Return Index. The benchmark displayed in the tables opposite is a composite of the previous index and the current index which have been chain linked for reporting purposes.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance and the value of investments can go down as well as up.
Share class launch date:12 Sep 2012
Benchmark:ICE BofA SONIA 3-Month Constant Maturity Total Return Index
Share class launch date:12 Sep 2012
Benchmark:ICE BofA SONIA 3-Month Constant Maturity Total Return Index
    Share class launch date:12 Sep 2012
    Benchmark:ICE BofA SONIA 3-Month Constant Maturity Total Return Index

    Portfolio breakdown

    As at 31 Dec 2023

    Top 10 issuers23.6%
    Rest of portfolio76.4%
    No. of issuers542

    Top 10 issuers (%)

    United Kingdom7.6
    Volkswagen2.5
    UBS Group2.3
    Banco Santander2.3
    JPMorgan Chase & Co1.8
    Harley-Davidson1.5
    Nissan Motor Co1.5
    Lloyds Banking Group1.4
    Credit Agricole Group1.4
    United States of America1.4

    Sector (%)

    Banks
    26.7
    ABS
    12.7
    Sovereign
    11.3
    Consumer Goods
    9.8
    Cash and Equivalents
    7.4
    Unknown
    5.5
    Financial Services
    4.8
    Insurance
    3.9
    Utilities
    2.9
    Industrials
    2.8
    Real Estate
    2.6
    Consumer Services
    2.5
    Oil & Gas
    1.8
    Covered
    1.8
    Other
    3.3

    All data source LGIM unless otherwise stated. Totals may not sum due to rounding.

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    Prices

    Units can be purchased, sold or switched on a designated dealing day. This fund is offered on a weekly close or daily close basis. Further information is available in the relevant operational procedures sheet and the Description of Funds.

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