Fidelity Europe Fund
Fund facts
| Inception date: | 27 March 1996 |
|---|---|
| Currency: | Australian Dollar |
| Benchmark: | MSCI Europe Index |
| Management costs^: | 1.15% p.a. |
| Buy/sell spread: | 0.30%/0.30% |
| Distribution frequency: | Quarterly |
| APIR code: | FID0003AU |
| ARSN code: | 093164099 |
| Unit prices (at 22/02/12)^^: | 8.4412 / 8.3908 Download History |
| Fund size (at 23/02/12): | A$2.32M |
| Portfolio manager: | Fabio Riccelli |
| Location: | London |
| Appointed to fund: | 17 November 2008 |
| Joined Fidelity: | 1998 |
Fund
Investment objectives
To achieve returns in excess of the MSCI Europe Index over the suggested minimum investment time period of five years.
Key features
- A concentrated portfolio selected from over 6000 listed companies across 23 regional exchanges in greater Europe
- A high conviction fund unconstrained by benchmark limits. The portfolio manager has a distinct mid-cap bias
- Offers exposure to both traditional and emerging European economies
- Fidelity International's network of investment analyst in Europe undertake rigorous company, competitor and industry analysis to spot the most attractive companies across the region
Past performance (net returns as at 31/01/12)
| Timeframe | 1 mth % | 3 mth % | 6 mth % | 1 yr % pa | 3 yr % pa | 5 yr % pa | Since inception (27/03/96) % pa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund* | 2.65 | -0.47 | -7.55 | -12.74 | -0.13 | -7.73 | 5.93 |
| Benchmark** | 0.99 | -1.75 | -8.65 | -15.96 | -4.03 | -10.30 | 4.08 |
| Active return | 1.66 | 1.28 | 1.10 | 3.22 | 3.90 | 2.57 | 1.85 |
Growth and income (net as at 31/01/2012)
| 1 yr % pa | 3 yr % pa | 5 yr % pa | Since inception (27/03/96) % pa |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | -12.74 | -0.13 | -7.73 | 5.93 |
| Growth | -13.18 | -0.77 | -10.94 | -1.47 |
| Income | 0.44 | 0.64 | 3.21 | 7.40 |
Distributions
| Latest distribution | Distribution (CPU)* | Reinvestment price |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Dec-11 | 0.0000000 | $7.7007 |
Please note: The above distribution excludes imputation and foreign tax credits. * cpu = cents per unit
Sector breakdown (as at 31/12/11)
By industry
By country
Top holdings (as at 31/12/2011)
| % total net assets | |
|---|---|
| SCHINDLER HOLDING P/C | 4.21% |
| DANONE | 4.15% |
| NOVO-NORDISK B | 4.09% |
| SAP | 3.70% |
| LINDE | 3.62% |
| EXPERIAN | 3.46% |
| ELEKTA | 3.19% |
| HSBC HOLDINGS (UK REG) | 3.13% |
| ASSA ABLOY B | 3.05% |
| BRITISH SKY BROADCAST (BSKYB) | 2.55% |
Total net returns represent past performance only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns of the Fund can be volatile and in some periods may be negative. The return of capital is not guaranteed. *The returns shown have been calculated using the net asset value of the Fund from one period to the next. The returns include any re-invested distributions and are after fees and expenses. No allowance has been made for taxation or for any fees charged by operators of master trusts or wrap accounts through which the products are offered. For periods greater than one year returns have been annualised. Growth return is the unit price movement on exit to exit basis. Income is expressed as Total Return less growth component. **MSCI Europe Index
This Fund is unhedged and is subject to the risk of fluctuations in international stock markets and currencies. Investors accessing the Fund through a master trust or wrap account will also bear any fees charged by the operator of such master trust or wrap account. Any apparent discrepancies in the numbers are due to rounding.
^Management Costs and buy/sell spread are current as at the date of publication of this website. These fees may be subject to change in the future. ^^These application and redemption prices are current as at the time of this communication, but are not the guaranteed prices you will receive should you apply for or redeem any units on or after the time of this communication, because the actual price may be calculated by reference to a different date.
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