Schroder Asian Income

Introduction to the fund

Richard focuses on companies which have been under-priced by the broader market because of short-term fears, but have attractive underlying fundamentals. Most of these stocks already have attractive yields at purchase, but Richard isn’t afraid to buy stocks which he thinks are dividend stars of the future. Its income-seeking mandate means it tends to be less volatile than many of its peers, however it does lead the fund to lag growth markets, which are often led by the technology names which rarely yield attractive dividends.

Fund manager

Richard Sennitt

Richard Sennitt joined Schroders in 1993 and has managed the Schroder Asian Income fund since 2001, although it has only been in its current form since 2009. He has a wealth of experience managing Asian equities and is supported by Schroders’ analyst resources, some of whom are based in the region.

Opinion on fund

The investment process is well thought out and has been implemented with diligence and skill. Richard’s experience is combined with the strength and depth of Schroders’ analyst team. Asia Pacific is often overlooked for income, despite having higher yields than many other regions in the world.

Fund performance

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Key facts

  • Fund size

    £1,439.6m

  • Chelsea rating

    Buy

  • Core Selection

    No

  • Chelsea Risk Rating

    7.5

  • AMC

    0.90%

  • OCF

    0.90%

  • Unit Type

    Acc and Inc

  • Yield

    3.47%

  • FundCalibre rating

    Elite Rated

How to invest

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The AMC (annual management charge) is paid to the fund management company for managing the fund. It is calculated as a percentage of the value of the fund. The AMC is less than the Ongoing Charges Figure (OCF).

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