1. Overview

    The Sustainable Growth Equity Fund aims to produce capital growth over the long term by investing primarily in global equities which, in the Manager’s opinion, demonstrate long-term sustainable growth prospects (as defined in the Fund’s investment policies). Performance will be measured against the MSCI ACWI Index

    Sustainable Growth invests in companies which are sustainable in both senses of the word, delivering enduring growth and enduring good. For growth to endure, companies must be resilient to a range of economic and political environments, and capable of achieving a decade or more of profitable growth. To deliver enduring good, they must make a positive difference to society, either through impactful products or services or through influential business practices that inspire wider change.

    Investment Proposition

    Sustainable Growth invests in companies which are sustainable in both senses of the word, delivering enduring growth and enduring good. For growth to endure, companies must be resilient to a range of economic and political environments, and capable of achieving a decade or more of profitable growth. To deliver enduring good, they must make a positive difference to society, either through impactful products or services or through influential business practices that inspire wider change. 

    Holdings by sector 11/30/2024

    Fund %

    • 1 Industrials 28.28
    • 2 Information Technology 17.23
    • 3 Health Care 14.58
    • 4 Financials 12.39
    • 5 Communication Services 12.02
    • 6 Consumer Discretionary 11.17
    • 7 Consumer Staples 2.31
    • 8 Real Estate 0.84
    • 9 Cash 1.17
    • Total 100.00

    Total may not sum due to rounding

    Holdings by region 11/30/2024

    Fund %

    • 1 North America 54.06
    • 2 Europe (ex UK) 19.72
    • 3 Emerging Markets 9.84
    • 4 Developed Asia Pacific 8.33
    • 5 UK 6.88
    • 6 Cash 1.17
    • Total 100.00

    Total may not sum due to rounding

    It should not be assumed that recommendations/transactions made in the future will be profitable or will equal performance of the securities mentioned. The composition of the Fund's holdings is subject to change. Percentages are based on securities at market value. Internal classifications are used for any graphs represented above.

    There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved. Stocks fluctuate in price and the value of your investment in the Fund may go down. This means that you could lose money on your investment in the Fund or the Fund may not perform as well as other possible investments. 

    Holdings

    Top Ten Holdings as of month end 30/11/2024
    Company NameFund %
    1Microsoft4.48
    2TSMC3.76
    3MercadoLibre3.55
    4Illumina3.45
    5Recruit Holdings3.43
    6Alphabet3.35
    7Spotify3.34
    8UnitedHealth Group3.12
    9Mastercard2.85
    10Texas Instruments2.72
    Total 34.06%

    TAX & DISTRIBUTIONS

    The Fund intends to pay dividends to its unitholders at least annually. Distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional units of the Fund or, if a unitholder requests, paid directly to unitholder.

    The distribution date for the Fund shall be the last Valuation Date in each taxation year or such other frequency as may be determined by the Manager. The distribution dates will appear on this page alongside the rates once they become available. For more information on the Funds distributions please see the Offering Memorandum.

    The below table shows the makeup of the most recent distributions paid.

    Fund Name

    Income Dividends

    Capital Gain

    Total Per Share

    Ex. Date

    Pay Date

    Status

    Sustainable Growth Equity Fund Series Z 0.07078 0.00000 0.07078 12/29/2023 12/29/2023 Final

    Source: CIBC Mellon and Baillie Gifford & Co.

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