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James Myhill
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This is a marketing communication. Please refer to the prospectus of the Fund and to the KIID / KID and/or offering documents before making any final investment decisions. Please refer to the risks section at the bottom of this page.
Global Stewards Fund Overview
Actively managed and seeks to deliver long-term total returns in excess of the MSCI All Country World Index by investing in the equities of companies globally, that generate high return on capital relative to their peers, and whose management teams and boards display superior stewardship to sustain those returns over time.
Why invest in our sustainable equity fund?
Core Global Equity
Diversified strategy, seeking returns in all market environments, with no investment style bias.
High Conviction
Portfolio of 35 – 45 companies with low turnover.
Industry Leaders
Large global companies, with strong competitive positions, meeting high standards of stewardship.
The characteristics presented are sought during the portfolio management process. Actual experience may not reflect all of these characteristics or may be outside of stated ranges.
Case Study
Deere, Capital Goods
Learn about how we believe stewardship is a competitive advantage for Deere.
five years of stewardship investing
In this extended report, we provide engagement highlights, examples of portfolio companies, key developments in the Fund, and thoughts from the Portfolio Managers on how they keep evolving for success.
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Steve Jones
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James Bradbury
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Will Lockhart
- Director, UK, Client Group
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Investors should consider the risks that may impact their capital, before investing. The value of your investment may fluctuate from the time of the original investment. Please refer to the risks section enclosed. A decision to invest should take account of all the characteristics and objectives described in the prospectus and KIID/KID and/or offering documents. Please refer to the sustainability related disclosures for information on the commitments of the portfolio: www.wellington.com/en/legal/sfdr.
Risks
Capital: Investment markets are subject to economic, regulatory, market sentiment and political risks. All investors should consider the risks that may impact their capital, before investing. The value of your investment may become worth more or less than at the time of the original investment. The Fund may experience a high volatility from time to time. | Concentration: Concentration of investments within securities, sectors or industries, or geographical regions may impact performance. | Currency: The value of the Fund may be affected by changes in currency exchange rates. Unhedged currency risk may subject the Fund to significant volatility. | Emerging Markets: Emerging markets may be subject to custodial and political risks, and volatility. Investment in foreign currency entails exchange risks. | Equities: Investments may be volatile and may fluctuate according to market conditions, the performance of individual companies and that of the broader equity market. | Hedging: Any hedging strategy using derivatives may not achieve a perfect hedge. | Sustainability: An environmental, social or governance event or condition that, if it occurs, could cause an actual or potential material negative impact on the value of an investment.
Please refer to the prospectus and KIID/KID for additional information on the risks associated with investing.