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Amity Balanced Fund for Charities

The fund invests responsibly and sustainably in a diversified portfolio of UK and international equities, and fixed interest securities. It aims to meet the needs of charity investors by balancing income and capital growth.

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FT Adviser Investment 100 Club Member 2018 - Recognised across three categories
Sustainable & ESG Investment Awards 2018 - Best ESG Fund Management Group (Specialist)
Charity Times Awards 2018 - Boutique Investment Management Award
Moneyfacts Best Ethical Investment Provider - Ten Years Running 2009-2018
Moneyfacts Best Ethical Investment Provider - Nine Years Running 2009-2017
FE Alpha Manager 2017 - Robin Hepworth
Moneyfacts Best Ethical Investment Provider - Eight Years Running 2009-2016
FE Alpha Manager 2016 - Robin Hepworth
Moneyfacts Best Ethical Investment Provider - 7 years running 2009-2015
FundCalibre Elite Provider Award - Equities
2015 Lipper's Best Group over 3 years - Mixed Assets Small
2015 Citywire Platinum rated - Mixed Asset Sector
2014 Citywire Platinum rated - Mixed Asset Sector

Fund manager insight

Video

Fund manager profile

Chris Hiorns has worked at EdenTree since 1996 having gained an MSc in Economics from University College London. He started as an Investment Analyst before being appointed as Fund Manager in 2007. He has managed the Amity Balanced Fund for Charities since its launch in 2011. He has been a CFA Charterholder since 2004.

Holdings

Company Percentage
GLAXOSMITHKLINE 3.04%
HICL INFRASTRUCTURE PLC 2.53%
JOHN LAING GROUP PLC 2.46%
GREENCOAT UK WIND PLC 2.39%
DIRECT LINE INSURANCE GROUP PLC 2.32%
PHOENIX GROUP HOLDINGS PLC 2.16%
TATE & LYLE 2.12%
GREATVIEW ASEPTIC PACKAGING CO LTD 2.10%
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC 2.07%
SMITH(DS) PLC 1.98%

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Price

Price Date

Currency

Change%

Yield
Class A

107.50p

25/03/2019

GBX

-0.83

5.36
Class B

Sector

Fund Size

Launch Date

ISIN

SEDOL
Class A

UT Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares

£22.98m

04/04/2011

GB00B3MV9484

B3MV948
Class B

Alpha

Beta

Info ratio

Sharpe

Tracking Error

Volatility
Class A

-0.73

0.87

-0.49

0.37

3.55

6.91
Class B

FE Alpha Manager

FE Crown Rating
Class A

n/a
Class B

AMC

Initial charge

Min investment

Min top-up

Min regular savings

Ongoing charge
Class A

0.55%

0.00%

£1000

£1000

n/a

0.66%
Class B

Factsheet

Prospectus

Semi Annual Report

Annual Report

KIID
Class A
Class B

Class A

Class B
Price

107.50p
Price Date

25/03/2019
Currency

GBX
Change%

-0.83
Yield

5.36

Class A

Class B
Sector

UT Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares
Fund Size

£22.98m
Launch Date

04/04/2011
ISIN

GB00B3MV9484
SEDOL

B3MV948

Class A

Class B
Alpha

-0.73
Beta

0.87
Info Ratio

-0.49
Sharpe

0.37
Tracking Error

3.55
Volatility

6.91

Class A

Class B
FE Alpha Manager

n/a
FE Crown Rating

Class A

Class B
AMC

0.55%
Initial Charge

0.00%
Min Investment

£1000
Min top-up

£1000
Min regular savings

n/a
Ongoing charge

0.66%

Class A

Class B
Factsheet
Prospectus
Semi Annual Report
Annual Report
KIID

All content correct as at 4 February 2019 unless otherwise stated.

The value of an investment can fall as well as rise as a result of market and currency fluctuations, you may not get back the amount originally invested. Past performance should not be seen as a guide to future performance. If you are unsure which investment is most suited to you, the advice of a qualified financial adviser should be sought. EdenTree Investment Management Limited (EdenTree) Reg. No. 2519319. Registered in England at Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1JZ, UK. EdenTree is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a member of the Investment Association.