Fixed Income

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Depending on the fund provider, you'll find growth, income, regional, sector-focused, ethical and multi-manager funds, whilst benefiting from discounts on initial charges.

Unit trusts, like shares, are subject to a spread between the bid and offer prices, whereas OEICs are single-priced. Funds are dealt on a forward pricing basis, so the prices at which orders will be executed cannot be known in advance. They are also subject to initial and annual management charges and in certain circumstances may be subject to a dilution levy.

Please bear in mind that:
  • The value of investments can fall as well as rise and any income from them is not guaranteed. You should be prepared to lose your investment. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
  • You should always read the Prospectus and understand the nature of the investment you plan to make. Be aware that some may use derivatives which carry a high risk to your capital. We will ask you to confirm that you have received the Simplified Prospectus or Key Investor Information Document, as appropriate, and will be unable to accept your purchase instruction without this confirmation.

Fixed Income Opportunities

Interest rates have fallen to unprecedented levels. Fixed income investments such as corporate bonds and gilts currently offer attractive yields – and in some cases higher than current equity yields. Fixed income investments can fall in value as well as rise. As income becomes increasingly valuable, investors may have to be prepared to pay more for it and bond prices could therefore rise.

Corporate Bond & Gilt funds

When you buy a corporate bond you effectively lend that company money. In return you receive interest and the company promises to pay back the loan on a specified date. By buying a gilt you are lending to the Government rather than a company. Bonds and gilts generally sit between cash and shares in terms of risk. Shareholders in effect own the company, whereby bondholders require the company to have enough cash to repay the loan and service the debt. Profits could halve, the ordinary dividends could be slashed but, as long as the company can meet its obligations to bondholders, they should continue to receive a fixed rate of interest.

These fixed interest markets can be complex therefore investing through a fund can be much easier and diversifies your investment across a number of bonds or gilts. It also leaves the choice of fixed interest vehicles to a professional manager. These investment instruments are regularly bought and sold within a fund with the aim of maximising returns. Some fund managers will try and maintain a fairly consistent level of income, others will move between bonds offering varying income depending on where they feel the best overall returns are available.

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Funds

Please note: for purchases, the fund price shown on your contract note will be adjusted to reflect the impact of any net initial charge as shown below. The trade terms noted on the contract note may be incorrect and we are currently working to correct this.

Name Type Morningstar
rating		 Latest
price		 Std.
initial
charge		 Effective
initial
charge		 Selftrade
Savings		 Annual
mngt
charge		 Change
1 monthoptions
DB Platinum IV Instl Fix Inc I2D UT 133770.52(c) 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.05% 16.21
UBS Infl Linked Bd UK Plus K Acc (Gross) OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 0.73(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 10.49
IP European High Yield Acc OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 0.77(c) 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.25% 9.18 Trade order icon
Vanguard 20+ Year Euro Treasury Idx EUR UT MorningStar rating stars image 128.64(c) 0.10% 0.00% 0.00% 0.30% 8.70
PIMCO GIS Euro Ultra Lg Dur Inst OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 19.76(c) 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.46% 8.50
Aberdeen High Yield Bond A-1 Inc OEIC 0.87(c) 4.25% 0.00% 0.00% 1.25% 8.36
Aberdeen High Yield Bond A-2 Acc OEIC 0.93(c) 4.25% 0.00% 0.00% 1.25% 8.35
Investec Em Mkt Lcl Ccy Dt I Acc Grs USD OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 3.13(c) 4.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.75% 8.02
T. Rowe Price Emg Local Mkts Bd I UT MorningStar rating stars image 13.51(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.65% 7.98
Investec Em Mkt Lcl Ccy Dt A Acc Grs USD OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 3.06(c) 4.50% 0.00% 0.00% 1.50% 7.95
Marlborough High Yield Fixed Interest UT MorningStar rating stars image 0.71(c) 5.25% 0.00% 0.00% 1.50% 7.90 Trade order icon
ING (L) Renta Fd Glbl HY X HUF Acc UT 53689.82(c) 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.50% 7.82
CLI Schroder Monthly Hi Inc A OEIC 1.81(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.25% 7.49
SSgA EMU Government Long Bd Idx II I OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 12.58(c) 3.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.15% 7.48
M&G European High Yield Bond C Euro OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 18.68(c) 1.25% 0.00% 0.00% 0.75% 7.26
M&G European High Yield Bond X Inc OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 0.38(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.25% 7.25 Trade order icon
M&G European High Yield Bond A Acc OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 0.78(c) 3.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.25% 7.24 Trade order icon
M&G European High Yield Bond A Inc OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 0.39(c) 3.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.25% 7.24 Trade order icon
M&G European High Yield Bond X Acc OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 0.78(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.25% 7.23 Trade order icon
M&G European High Yield Bond A Euro OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 19.96(c) 3.25% 0.00% 0.00% 1.25% 7.21
PineBridge Glbl Emerg Mkt Lcl Ccy Bd AD UT 12.30(c) 6.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.50% 7.10
PineBridge Glbl Emerg Mkt Lcl Ccy Bd A UT 14.15(c) 6.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.50% 7.10
RS USD Investec Emerg Mkt Lcal Cur Debt OEIC 0.92(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.50% 7.00
RS USD Investec Emerg Mkt Lcal Cur Debt OEIC 1.11(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.50% 7.00
RS USD Investec Emerg Mkt Lcal Cur Debt OEIC 11.36(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.50% 7.00
RS USD Investec Emerg Mkt Lcal Cur Debt OEIC 1.46(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.50% 7.00
BGF Global High Yield Bond USD E2 EUR UT 12.40(c) 3.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.25% 6.99
Threadneedle EM Local Grs 2 $ UT MorningStar rating stars image 2.51(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.75% 6.96
BAM Themed Fixed Income X OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 1.05(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 6.81
BGF USD High Yield Bond E2 EUR UT MorningStar rating stars image 16.87(c) 3.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.25% 6.81
MFS Meridian High Yield A1 EUR UT 11.69(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.75% 6.77
Threadneedle EM Local Grs X $ Acc OEIC MorningStar rating stars image 2.95(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 6.75
MFS Meridian High Yield A2 EUR UT 11.31(c) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.75% 6.74
Threadneedle EM Local Net 1 $ UT MorningStar rating stars image 1.96(c) 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.50% 6.73
BNPP L1 Bond Euro Long Term I UT MorningStar rating stars image 562.90(c) 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.25% 6.68
BNPP L1 Bond Euro Long Term C D UT MorningStar rating stars image 293.99(c) 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.70% 6.63
BNPP L1 Bond Euro Long Term C C UT MorningStar rating stars image 543.53(c) 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.70% 6.62
Amundi Fds Bd Global IE-D UT MorningStar rating stars image 876.35(c) 2.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.50% 6.61
Amundi Fds Bd Global IE-D UT MorningStar rating stars image 894.38(c) 2.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.50% 6.61
Fidelity US High Yield A-Acc-EUR UT MorningStar rating stars image 14.15(c) 5.25% 0.00% 0.00% 1.00% 6.60
 

Fund Dealing Times

Fund orders must be received by 11am to be dealt on the same business day with the following exceptions:

  • McHattie - Orders must be received by 10am on the day of dealing to be executed at the 11am valuation point.
  • Merrill Lynch Absolute Alpha - Dealing in this fund takes place twice a month: the 15th of the month (or the previous business day if the 15th falls on a weekend or a public holiday) and the last business day of the month. The cut off point is therefore 11am the previous business day.
  • Ruffer - Dealing takes place on Wednesdays and the last business day of the month. Orders must be received by 9am on the designated dealing day to be executed at the 10am valuation point.
  • Scottish Widows and Scottish Widows Investment Partnership - Valuation points of 8am, 12pm and 2pm are applied and are specific to each fund. Fund orders must be received by 11am. Funds with 12pm and 2pm valuation points will be dealt on the same business day if the order is received by the 11am cut off point. However, to deal in a fund with an 8am valuation point, you must always place your order by 3pm on the previous business day; if your order is placed after 3pm then it will be dealt two business days later.

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