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First Sentier Global Listed Infrastructure Fund Class B (Accumulation) GBP

Performance History31/03/2025
Growth of 1,000 (GBP) Advanced Graph
First Sentier Global Listed Infrastructure Fund Class B (Accumulation) GBP
Fund14.38.5-3.58.03.1
+/-Cat3.07.9-1.93.30.9
+/-B’mrk1.4-3.9-4.2-9.11.6
 
Key Stats
NAV
04/04/2025
 GBX 405.18
Day Change 0.54%
Morningstar Category™ Sector Equity Infrastructure
IA (formerly IMA) Sector Infrastructure
ISIN GB00B24HJL45
Fund Size (Mil)
04/04/2025
 GBP 1279.79
Share Class Size (Mil)
04/04/2025
 GBP 835.59
Max Initial Charge -
Ongoing Charge
19/02/2025
  0.80%
Morningstar Research
Analyst Report27/08/2024
Shamir Popat, Senior Analyst
Morningstar, Inc

First Sentier has established, capable hands directing its global listed infrastructure strategy. The cheaper B share class earns a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Silver, while the more expensive A share class receives a Bronze rating. The...

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Performance
Price
Investment Objective: First Sentier Global Listed Infrastructure Fund Class B (Accumulation) GBP
The Fund aims to achieve an investment return from income and capital growth over the medium to long-term (at least three years). The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by companies in the infrastructure sector that are listed, traded or dealt in on Regulated Markets worldwide. The infrastructure sector includes, but is not limited to, utilities (e.g. water and electricity), highways and railways, airports, marine ports and oil and gas storage and transportation.
Returns
Trailing Returns (GBP)04/04/2025
YTD3.72
3 Years Annualised3.05
5 Years Annualised8.70
10 Years Annualised7.57
12 Month Yield 2.99
Management
Manager Name
Start Date
Peter Meany
08/10/2007
Andrew Greenup
08/10/2007
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Inception Date
08/10/2007

Category Benchmark
Fund BenchmarkMorningstar Benchmark
FTSE Global Core Infra 50/50 NtTx NR USDS&P Global Infrastructure TR USD
Portfolio Profile for  First Sentier Global Listed Infrastructure Fund Class B (Accumulation) GBP28/02/2025
Morningstar Style Box®
Equity Style
Asset Allocation
  % Long% Short% Net Assets
Stock98.940.0098.94
Bond0.000.000.00
Property0.000.000.00
Cash1.060.001.06
Other0.000.000.00
Top 5 Regions%
United States58.18
Eurozone8.73
Australasia6.19
Latin America6.16
United Kingdom6.15
Top 5 Sectors%
Utilities45.27
Industrials36.29
Energy10.25
Real Estate7.00
Communication Services1.20
Top 5 HoldingsSector%
American Electric Power Co IncUtilitiesUtilities5.16
National Grid PLCUtilitiesUtilities4.46
Xcel Energy IncUtilitiesUtilities4.38
Duke Energy CorpUtilitiesUtilities4.27
American Tower CorpReal EstateReal Estate4.18
First Sentier Global Listed Infrastructure Fund Class B (Accumulation) GBP
Growth Of 1000 (GBP) 31/03/2025
Fund:  First Sentier Global Listed Infrastructure Fund Class B (Accumulation) GBP
Category:  Sector Equity Infrastructure
Category Index:  S&P Global Infrastructure TR USD
Growth of 1,000 GBP
Annual Returns (GBP)31/03/2025
 201820192020202120222023202431/03
Price Return-1.6521.94-6.6414.308.52-3.478.013.13
+/- Category2.464.83-5.972.977.92-1.923.310.92
+/- Category Index2.23-0.152.031.40-3.88-4.23-9.141.63
% Rank in Category3125713412653641
Trailing Returns (GBP)04/04/2025
   Total Returns   +/- Category   +/- Category Index
1 Day0.54   0.584.13
1 Week0.25   -0.364.04
1 Month-0.63   -1.461.94
3 Months2.28   0.487.25
6 Months2.69   3.083.48
YTD3.72   0.466.28
1 Year12.23   4.280.20
3 Years Annualised3.05   2.83-2.16
5 Years Annualised8.70   1.30-4.20
10 Years Annualised7.57   1.140.16
 
Quarterly Returns (GBP)31/03/2025
 Quarter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4
20253.13---
20240.371.196.100.23
2023-1.61-3.41-4.846.74
20227.15-0.811.560.54
20213.512.542.235.33
2020-14.1610.21-3.822.61
 
 
 
Morningstar Rating™(Relative to Category)28/02/2025
 Morningstar ReturnMorningstar RiskMorningstar Rating™
3-YearAbove AverageBelow Average4 star
5-YearAbove AverageBelow Average4 star
10-YearHighBelow Average5 star
OverallHighBelow Average5 star
 
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Volatility Measurements31/03/2025
 
3-Yr Std Dev10.51 %
3-Yr Mean Return3.44 %
 
3-Yr Sharpe Ratio-0.06
 
Modern Portfolio Statistics31/03/202531/03/2025
 Standard IndexBest Fit Index
 S&P Global Infrastructure TR USD  Morningstar Gbl Eq Infra GR USD
3-Yr Beta0.860.89
3-Yr Alpha-3.56-1.19
 
Investment Style Details28/02/2025
Morningstar Style Box®
Equity Style
SizeRel to Cat
Average Mkt Cap (Mil)GBP 22102-
Market Capitalisation% of Equity
Giant3.65
Large30.76
Medium62.46
Small3.13
Micro0.00
Valuations and Growth RatesEquity PortfolioRelative to Category
Price/Prospective Earnings17.471.07
Price/Book1.990.99
Price/Sales2.221.19
Price/Cash Flow8.261.08
Dividend-Yield Factor3.770.96
 
Long-Term Projected Earnings Growth8.861.07
Historical Earnings Growth4.720.84
Sales Growth1.490.98
Cash-Flow Growth5.130.68
Book-Value Growth3.591.06
 
Asset Allocation28/02/2025
Asset Allocation
 % Long% Short% Net Assets
Stock98.940.0098.94
Bond0.000.000.00
Property0.000.000.00
Cash1.060.001.06
Other0.000.000.00
World Regions28/02/2025
 % of EquityRelative to Category
United States58.181.14
Canada4.720.45
Latin America6.162.64
United Kingdom6.150.75
Eurozone8.730.47
Europe - ex Euro2.481.75
Europe - Emerging0.000.00
Africa0.000.00
Middle East0.000.00
Japan3.161.49
Australasia6.192.39
Asia - Developed0.000.00
Asia - Emerging4.221.70
 
Sector Weightings28/02/2025
 % of EquityRelative to Category
Real EstateReal Estate7.000.71
UtilitiesUtilities45.270.99
Communication ServicesCommunication Services1.200.53
EnergyEnergy10.250.71
IndustrialsIndustrials36.291.54
 
Top 10 Holdings28/02/2025
 Portfolio NEW
Total Number of Equity Holdings42
Total Number of Bond Holdings0
Assets in Top 10 Holdings39.40
NameSectorCountry% of Assets
American Electric Power Co Inc207United States5.16
National Grid PLC207United Kingdom4.46
Xcel Energy Inc207United States4.38
Duke Energy Corp207United States4.27
American Tower Corp104United States4.18
Transurban Group310Australia3.86
CSX Corp310United States3.51
Cheniere Energy Inc309United States3.32
Norfolk Southern Corp310United States3.21
Getlink SE Act. Provenant Regroupement310France3.06
 
 
Management
Name of CompanyFirst Sentier Investors (UK) Funds Ltd
Phone+44 20 73326500
Websitehttps://www.firstsentierinvestors.com
AddressFinsbury Circus House, 15 Finsbury Circus
 London   EC2M 7EB
 United Kingdom
DomicileUnited Kingdom
Legal StructureOpen Ended Investment Company
UCITSYes
Inception Date08/10/2007
Fund Advisor(s)
First Sentier Investors (UK) IM Limited
Fund ManagerPeter Meany
Manager Start Date08/10/2007
Career Start Year1996
Education
Macquarie University, B.A.
 
Biography
Peter Meany is the Head of Global Listed Infrastructure at First Sentier Investors. Peter is responsible for managing infrastructure securities on behalf of institutional and wholesale clients in Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Since establishing the strategy in 2007, he has built a high quality team of infrastructure specialists and delivered consistent outperformance through a wide range of market conditions. Peter has more than 25 years’ experience in the infrastructure industry.
Fund ManagerAndrew Greenup
Manager Start Date08/10/2007
Career Start Year1996
Education
Queensland University of Technology, B.A.
Financial Services Institute of Australasia, Diploma
Macquarie University, Diploma
 
Biography
Andrew co-founded the Global Listed Infrastructure Fund in 2007 and was an early pioneer of the global listed infrastructure asset class. He has been integral in delivering strong investment performance for clients and growing FUM for shareholders. Today he is the Deputy Head of Global Listed Infrastructure, Senior Portfolio Manager and responsible for research coverage of Utilities. In 2005 he joined First Sentier Investors as a senior analyst in the Australian Equities team. Prior to his time at First Sentier Investors, Andrew worked at Allianz Global Investors as a senior analyst in Australian equities and Credit Suisse First Boston as an equities analyst. During his time in financial markets, Andrew has researched a broad cross section of industries including Infrastructure, Utilities, Transportation, Developers & Contractors, Retailing, Food & Beverages, Gaming, Media, Insurance and Diversified Financials. Andrew holds a Bachelor Business (First Class Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and was awarded the QUT University medal. He has completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance & Investment from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Macquarie University. Andrew is an Affiliate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia, and a member of the Australian Institute of International Affairs
Fund ManagerEdmund Leung
Manager Start Date01/05/2021
 
Biography
Edmund’s main responsibilities include managing listed infrastructure portfolios on behalf of institutional and wholesale clients and research coverage of the Towers, Satellites and Utilities sectors. Edmund has more than 10 years' investment experience. Prior to joining the Global Listed Infrastructure Securities team, Edmund worked with the Asia-Pacific/Global Emerging Markets team in Hong Kong and undertook credit analysis for a number of sectors with the Global Fixed Interest and Credit team. Edmund has also worked at Aviva Australia as an Actuarial Analyst. Edmund holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and is a CFA charterholder
Fees and Expenses
Sales Charges (Maximum) 
Max Initial Chargen/a
Max Exit Charge*n/a
Annual Charges
Max Annual Management Charge0.75%
Ongoing Charge0.80%
Purchase Details
Minimum Investments
Initial1000  GBP
Additional500  GBP
Savings-
Tax Free Savings Schemes
ISAsYes