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Sterling Merian UK Mid Cap We've written this fund factsheet assuming you have some experience of investing. This means that although 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 contact your adviser. If you don't have an adviser, please call us, we can help you find one near you. Sterling Merian UK Mid Cap September 2021 Fund objective Sterling fund information The Jupiter UK Mid Cap fund (the underlying 'Fund') aims to achieve capital growth. In (as at 31/08/2021) seeking to achieve its investment objective the fund will aim to deliver a return, net of fees, greater than that of the FTSE 250 ex Investment Trust Index over rolling 3 year periods. The Launch date 15/01/2007 Fund primarily invests in a portfolio of medium sized UK companies. UK companies are those Buy price / sell price 108.30p / 102.90p that are domiciled or incorporated in the UK, or that conduct a significant part of their Fund size (£m) 26.8 (as at 31/08/2021) business in the UK. Medium sized companies are defined for this purpose as those companies ABI Sector UK All Companies that are members of the FTSE 250 Index and those UK listed companies that have a market Fund Charges* 1.75% capitalisation consistent with inclusion in the FTSE 250 Index but are not included in the FTSE SEDOL B1GC738 250 Index. Typically at least 75% of the invested assets will be held in companies meeting SEDOL codes © London Stock Exchange, reproduced under license this definition. Mex ID ZZSOMU ISIN code GB00B1GC7382 The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities, units in collective investment Crown rating schemes (including those managed or operated by the ACD or an associate of the ACD), warrants, money market instruments, deposits and derivatives, and may hold cash. The Fund The Zurich fund invests in Jupiter UK Mid Cap may use derivatives for Efficient Portfolio Management purposes. The ACD considers that the Information for Jupiter UK Mid Cap use of derivatives for this purpose is not likely to affect the volatility or risk profile of the fund. (as at 31/08/2021) The fund may use derivatives for purposes other than Efficient Portfolio Management, Launch date 22/02/2002 provided it has given shareholders 60 days’ notice of such change. If the fund did use Fund size (£m) 3682.2 (as at 31/08/2021) derivatives for investment purposes this might, at times, increase the volatility of the fund’s NAV and change the risk profile of the fund. SEDOL BHBX8L3 SEDOL codes © London Stock Exchange, reproduced under license Fund availability Fund management Jupiter Unit Trust Mgrs Ltd company The underlying fund has changed its name to Jupiter UK Mid Cap. Fund manager Richard Watts Fund features Fund manager's Square Mile Rating This fund invests in assets which have the potential to produce superior longer term returns. Crown rating Over some periods of time there can be significant falls, as well as rises, in the value of your investment. Top holdings (as at 31/08/2021)** THG PLC 6.20% Asset split 1 (as at 31/08/2021)** BOOHOO GROUP PLC 5.90% UK Equities 98.9% CHRYSALIS INVESTMENTS LTD 5.80% Money Market 1.1% ASCENTIAL PLC 5.60% FUTURE PLC 4.90% Asset split 2 (as at 31/08/2021)** S4 CAPITAL PLC 4.60% Consumer Discretionary 37.0% ELECTROCOMPONENTS PLC 4.50% Industrials 15.1% OSB GROUP PLC 4.40% Financials 11.0% ASHTEAD GROUP 4.30% Technology 10.3% BELLWAY 3.60% Real Estate 9.4% Consumer Staples 8.2% Basic Materials 2.0% Telecommunications 2.0% Money Market 1.1% Others 3.9% * This figure includes the charges and expenses ** Sterling sources its funds data from Financial Express. The date shown reflects the that are deducted from the fund and are last available regional, sector and asset breakdown data provided by the fund's reflected in the unit price. Other charges which administrator to Financial Express. The timeliness of this data is affected by the speed reduce the number of units you hold may apply. and regularity of their publication by the fund administrator. For further information please refer to your product Terms and Conditions. Sterling Merian UK Mid Cap September 2021 Things you need to know Cumulative fund performance (as at 31/08/2021) We've based this information on our current 6 mths 1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years understanding of law and practice. We make every % growth 9.70% 30.42% 16.14% 59.53% 243.00% effort to ensure that this information is helpful, accurate and correct but it may change or may not apply to your personal circumstances. Before Discrete fund performance (as at 30/06/2021) taking any action you should always check with an 30/06/2016 - 30/06/2017 - 30/06/2018 - 30/06/2019 - 30/06/2020 - appropriate adviser, as we cannot accept 30/06/2017 30/06/2018 30/06/2019 30/06/2020 30/06/2021 responsibility for any action taken on the basis of % growth 39.62% 9.50% -12.21% -1.95% 29.44% this information alone. All funds carry some risk and you should consider Annualised fund performance 3 year statistical fund data these risks before making an investment decision. (as at 31/08/2021) (as at 31/08/2021) The value of investments and any income from 3 year 5.11% Monthly volatility 7.20% them is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise and will be reduced in real terms by the effects of 5 year 9.79% Best 3 month return 28.01% inflation. The main factors which may increase the 10 year 13.12% Worst 3 month return -31.75% risk of this fund include: - the amount held in overseas assets, - any concentration in specific areas or sectors, Discrete performance of ABI primary fund* (as at 31/08/2021) - the amount invested in property or property 31/08/2016 - 31/08/2017 - 31/08/2018 - 31/08/2019 - 31/08/2020 - shares, 31/08/2017 31/08/2018 31/08/2019 31/08/2020 31/08/2021 - the use of derivatives and other instruments with % growth 30.08% 5.60% -13.43% 2.87% 30.42% the aim of generating outperformance. Sector Average 10.88% 5.41% -4.04% -10.18% 26.54% Other charges which reduce the number of units you hold may apply. For further information please Quartile 1 2 4 1 2 refer to your product Terms and Conditions. Rank 2/474 204/479 455/480 38/484 126/484 For a more detailed explanation and other useful * This data shows the performance of the primary unit series for the fund. information about investments, please refer to our The primary unit series is the series of the fund that applies to most customers. guide -"Making investments clearer - a guide for you", which can be found at www.zurich.co.uk. Performance of ABI primary fund (over 5 years to 31/08/2021) 60 Primary fund for Sterling Merian UK Mid Cap 50 UK All Companies 40 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 Oct 16 Apr 17 Oct Apr 18 Oct Apr 19 Oct Apr 20 Oct Apr 21 31/08/2016 - 31/08/2021 Powered by data from FE Source: Financial Express as at 31/08/2021. 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. 0370 909 6010 www.sterling-assurance.co. Fund performance data is based on a selling price basis and doesn't take into account fees and uk expenses which are specific to individual plans. Details are available on request. Sterling is a trading name of Zurich Assurance Ltd. Registered in England and Wales under company number 02456671. Registered office: The Grange, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8XX. We may record or monitor calls to improve our service..
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