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Fundsmith Equity Class I - Accumulation (GBP)

Sell:713.39p Buy:713.39p Change: 3.50p (0.49%)
Prices as at 18 March 2024
Sell:713.39p
Buy:713.39p
Change: 3.50p (0.49%)
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 18 March 2024
Sell:713.39p
Buy:713.39p
Change: 3.50p (0.49%)
Prices as at 18 March 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.
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Charges and Savings

Initial charges
Initial charge: 0.00%
Initial saving from HL: 0.00%
HL dealing charge: Free
Net initial charge: 0.00%
Annual charges
Performance fee: No  
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): 0.94%
Ongoing saving from HL: 0.00%
Net ongoing charge: 0.94%
There are other unit types of this fund available:
Class I - Income (GBP) (Net ongoing charge 0.94%)

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:
Terry Smith
Fund launch date: 1 November 2010
Sector: Global
Fund size: £23,773 million
Number of holdings: 27
Fund type: OEIC
Accumulation/income: Accumulation
Dealing frequency: Daily
Valuation point: 12:00
Trustee: State Street Trustees Limited
Minimum investment: £100.00
Charges deducted from: n/a
Available in a regular savings plan: Yes
Minimum regular savings value: £25.00

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Performance

18/03/19 to 18/03/20 18/03/20 to 18/03/21 18/03/21 to 18/03/22 18/03/22 to 18/03/23 18/03/23 to 18/03/24
Annual return -0.42% 33.64% 5.53% 3.82% 16.91%

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

HL Research

Smith has built an impressive long-term track record and we believe he uses a simple and straightforward investment approach. The fund doesn't currently feature on the Wealth Shortlist though. To conduct our analysis, we require regular access to the fund manager and up-to-date, monthly portfolio data, which some fund groups,...

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Fund Objective

Long term growth in value

Income Details

Historic yield : 1.03%
Income paid: Bi-annually
Type of payment: Dividend
Ex-dividend date: 1 July 2024 1 January 2025
Payment date: 31 August 20244 28 February 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 31 August 2023.

Sector Weight
Software & Computer Services 19.88%
Personal Goods 16.96%
Medical Equipment & Services 11.70%
Beverages 8.85%
Industrial Support Services 8.03%
Non-Classified 7.73%
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores 6.50%
Electronic & Electrical Equipment 5.25%
Tobacco 4.85%
Food Producers 4.11%
Country Weight
United States 66.63%
France 11.86%
Denmark 9.80%
United Kingdom 5.10%
Cash and Equiv. 3.65%
Spain 2.96%

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 18 March 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 31 July 2023.

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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 a Vantage ISA or Vantage 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.