Morningstar Fund Report  | 17/04/2025Print

GAM Funds - GAM Disruptive Growth F Accumulation

Performance History31/03/2025
Growth of 1,000 (GBP) Advanced Graph
GAM Funds - GAM Disruptive Growth F Accumulation
Fund8.6-35.336.320.2-12.2
+/-Cat-6.0-17.220.35.0-5.6
+/-B’mrk-9.5-16.314.0-3.8-3.6
 
Category: Global Large-Cap Growth Equity
Category Benchmark: Morningstar Gbl Growth TME ...
Key Stats
NAV
16/04/2025		 GBX 5264.90
Day Change -0.20%
Morningstar Category™ Global Large-Cap Growth Equity
IA (formerly IMA) Sector Global
ISIN GB0002426640
Fund Size (Mil)
16/04/2025		 GBP 64.94
Share Class Size (Mil)
16/04/2025		 GBP 3.10
Max Initial Charge -
Ongoing Charge
11/02/2025		  1.23%
Investment Objective: GAM Funds - GAM Disruptive Growth F Accumulation
The objective of the Fund is to provide long-term (over a period of five to seven years) capital appreciation. The Fund invests at least two thirds of its assets in shares and equity related securities (such as warrants and rights issues) of companies listed on or dealt in Eligible Markets worldwide, in each case which the Investment Adviser considers have the ability to disrupt existing products or services through deploying technology and therefore demonstrate the opportunity for long-term growth. Such investments may be made directly or indirectly through collective investment schemes and derivatives.
Returns
Trailing Returns (GBP)16/04/2025
YTD-16.03
3 Years Annualised2.08
5 Years Annualised3.56
10 Years Annualised2.25
12 Month Yield 0.00
Management
Manager Name
Start Date
Paul Markham
04/04/2024
Inception Date
09/01/1984

Category Benchmark
Fund BenchmarkMorningstar Benchmark
MSCI World Growth NR USDMorningstar Gbl Growth TME NR USD
Portfolio Profile for  GAM Funds - GAM Disruptive Growth F Accumulation31/03/2025
Morningstar Style Box®
Equity Style
Asset Allocation
  % Long% Short% Net Assets
Stock94.800.0094.80
Bond0.000.000.00
Property0.000.000.00
Cash7.632.435.20
Other0.000.000.00
Top 5 Regions%
United States75.12
Asia - Emerging8.00
Japan6.99
Asia - Developed6.97
Eurozone1.82
Top 5 Sectors%
Technology53.18
Consumer Cyclical17.11
Communication Services11.95
Healthcare7.58
Financial Services4.81
Top 5 HoldingsSector%
Microsoft CorpTechnologyTechnology8.81
Amazon.com IncConsumer CyclicalConsumer Cyclical8.66
NVIDIA CorpTechnologyTechnology7.66
Alphabet Inc Class ACommunication ServicesCommunication Services6.92
Apple IncTechnologyTechnology5.12
Increase Decrease New since last portfolio
GAM Funds - GAM Disruptive Growth F Accumulation
Growth Of 1000 (GBP) 31/03/2025
Fund:  GAM Funds - GAM Disruptive Growth F Accumulation
Category:  Global Large-Cap Growth Equity
Category Index:  Morningstar Gbl Growth TME NR USD
Growth of 1,000 GBP
Annual Returns (GBP)31/03/2025
 201820192020202120222023202431/03
Price Return-20.5120.489.448.57-35.3036.2920.15-12.18
+/- Category-15.76-3.75-14.26-5.99-17.2220.274.96-5.61
+/- Category Index----9.49-16.3313.99-3.80-3.58
% Rank in Category99914919622695
Trailing Returns (GBP)16/04/2025
   Total Returns   +/- Category   +/- Category Index
1 Day-0.20   -0.19-0.23
1 Week5.40   2.780.41
1 Month-5.62   -0.510.56
3 Months-18.62   -6.55-4.00
6 Months-8.57   -0.32-1.33
YTD-16.03   -5.79-3.78
1 Year-6.28   -2.14-6.67
3 Years Annualised2.08   -1.45-4.62
5 Years Annualised3.56   -4.77-7.21
10 Years Annualised2.25   -6.15-8.02
 
Category: Global Large-Cap Growth Equity
Category Index: Morningstar Gbl Growth TME NR USD
Quarterly Returns (GBP)31/03/2025
 Quarter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4
2025-12.18---
20249.573.86-6.3012.68
20235.038.340.5919.07
2022-10.54-17.14-4.08-9.01
20213.902.29-4.136.56
2020-16.1719.284.454.78
 
 
 
Morningstar Rating™(Relative to Category)31/03/2025
 Morningstar ReturnMorningstar RiskMorningstar Rating™
3-YearBelow AverageAbove Average2 star
5-YearLowAverage1 star
10-YearLowAverage1 star
OverallLowAverage1 star
 
Category :  Global Large-Cap Growth EquityClick here to see our Methodology
Volatility Measurements31/03/2025
 
3-Yr Std Dev18.34 %
3-Yr Mean Return2.97 %
 
3-Yr Sharpe Ratio-0.06
 
Modern Portfolio Statistics31/03/202531/03/2025
 Standard IndexBest Fit Index
 Morningstar Gbl Growth TME NR USD  Morningstar Gbl Tech TME NR USD
3-Yr Beta0.950.75
3-Yr Alpha-4.46-7.87
 
Investment Style Details31/03/2025
Morningstar Style Box®
Equity Style
SizeRel to Cat
Average Mkt Cap (Mil)GBP 339124-
Market Capitalisation% of Equity
Giant74.89
Large15.44
Medium8.91
Small0.77
Micro0.00
Valuations and Growth RatesEquity PortfolioRelative to Category
Price/Prospective Earnings22.310.99
Price/Book5.671.22
Price/Sales3.891.08
Price/Cash Flow11.960.76
Dividend-Yield Factor0.660.54
 
Long-Term Projected Earnings Growth11.531.06
Historical Earnings Growth18.101.37
Sales Growth13.241.41
Cash-Flow Growth21.391.77
Book-Value Growth15.351.34
 
Category: Global Large-Cap Growth Equity
Asset Allocation31/03/2025
Asset Allocation
 % Long% Short% Net Assets
Stock94.800.0094.80
Bond0.000.000.00
Property0.000.000.00
Cash7.632.435.20
Other0.000.000.00
World Regions31/03/2025
 % of EquityRelative to Category
United States75.121.14
Canada0.000.00
Latin America0.000.00
United Kingdom0.280.05
Eurozone1.820.17
Europe - ex Euro0.810.16
Europe - Emerging0.000.00
Africa0.000.00
Middle East0.000.00
Japan6.992.21
Australasia0.000.00
Asia - Developed6.971.89
Asia - Emerging8.002.77
 
Category: Global Large-Cap Growth Equity
Sector Weightings31/03/2025
 % of EquityRelative to Category
Consumer CyclicalConsumer Cyclical17.111.42
Financial ServicesFinancial Services4.810.32
Consumer DefensiveConsumer Defensive2.690.53
HealthcareHealthcare7.580.55
Communication ServicesCommunication Services11.951.45
IndustrialsIndustrials2.680.24
TechnologyTechnology53.181.80
 
Category: Global Large-Cap Growth Equity
Top 10 Holdings31/03/2025
 Portfolio NEW
Total Number of Equity Holdings34
Total Number of Bond Holdings0
Assets in Top 10 Holdings55.88
NameSectorCountry% of Assets
Microsoft Corp311United States8.81
Amazon.com Inc102United States8.66
NVIDIA Corp311United States7.66
Alphabet Inc Class A308United States6.92
Apple Inc311United States5.12
Sony Group Corp311Japan4.10
Broadcom Inc311United States3.74
SharkNinja Inc102United States3.69
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co... 311Taiwan3.67
Eli Lilly and Co206United States3.50
 
Increase Decrease New since last portfolio
Category: Global Large-Cap Growth Equity
 
Management
Name of CompanyGAM Sterling Management Limited
Phone0800 919 927
Websitewww.gam.com
Address20 King Street
 London   SW1Y 6QY
 United Kingdom
DomicileUnited Kingdom
Legal StructureOpen Ended Investment Company
UCITSYes
Inception Date09/01/1984
Fund Advisor(s)
GAM International Management Limited
Fund ManagerPaul Markham
Manager Start Date04/04/2024
Career Start Year1998
Education
1995, University of Sheffield, BA (Hons)
 
Biography
Paul, Investment Director, brings extensive experience and a strong track record as a global equity portfolio manager to GAM Investments. Prior to joining the firm in February 2024 Paul was Head of Global Opportunities Equities at Newton Investment Management, where he played a significant role in the growth of its global equity franchise. Paul’s career at Newton spanned 25 years where he successfully managed a range of strategies, including Sustainable Global and European Equities, International Equities and Japanese Equities. As Head of Global Equities.
Fees and Expenses
Sales Charges (Maximum) 
Max Initial Chargen/a
Max Exit Charge*n/a
Annual Charges
Max Annual Management Charge1.50%
Ongoing Charge1.23%
Purchase Details
Minimum Investments
Initial500  GBP
Additional-
Savings-
Tax Free Savings Schemes
ISAsYes