Overview
Download FactsheetA multi-asset ethical fund that aims to protect investors’ capital and grow its value in real terms over the long term. We combine cautious asset allocation with careful selection of high-quality companies, purchased at fair valuations.
What does the Fund do?
Through a long-term, long-only approach, the Fund invests in a broad range of asset classes, in line with ethical exclusion criteria. We exclude certain equities, bonds and gold-related investments.
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Why this Fund?
Aimed at investors who want an ethical multi-asset fund emphasising capital preservation and absolute returns. The Fund’s emphasis on downside risk management and high-quality securities aim to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over the long-term. The Fund integrates ESG and stewardship in accordance with Troy’s Responsible Investment & Stewardship Policy and also adheres to Troy’s Climate Change Mitigation Policy, in accordance with article 8 of SFDR.
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The team
Charlotte Yonge CFA
Senior Fund Manager
Charlotte is the Assistant Fund Manager of the Trojan Fund and Personal Assets Trust and Fund Manager of the Trojan Ethical Fund, with responsibility for multi-asset coverage and the analysis of global companies and their selection for Troy’s portfolios.
Charlotte joined Troy in 2013 from Ruffer Investment Management, where she worked as an Investment Associate. Graduating from Cambridge with an MA in Modern Languages, Charlotte holds the CISI Diploma and is a CFA Charterholder.
Sebastian Lyon
Founder & Chief Investment Officer
Sebastian is Troy’s Chief Investment Officer and is responsible for Troy’s Multi-Asset Strategy. He is the Senior Fund Manager for the Trojan Fund and Investment Manager of Personal Assets Trust.
Sebastian began his career in 1989 at Singer & Friedlander Investment Management. Joining Stanhope Investment Management (the management company for the GEC Pension Fund) in 1995, he jointly managed the £2 billion equity portfolio and the Fund’s asset allocation. He was appointed Director in 1999, and in 2000 he left to establish Troy. Gaining his BSc in Politics from Southampton University, Sebastian holds the ASIP qualification and is an Associate Member of the CFA Society of the UK.
Marc de Vos CFA
Investment Analyst
Marc is an Investment Analyst working on the multi-asset mandates, with responsibility for analysis of global companies and their selection for Troy’s portfolios.
Marc joined Troy in June 2019 from RWC Asset Management, where he worked as an Investment Analyst. Marc holds a BEng in Electromechanical Engineering and a PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Southampton University. Marc is a CFA Charterholder.
Michael Kinsella
Investment Specialist
Michael is an investment specialist on the Multi-Asset Strategy. Michael joined the Business Development Team at Troy in May 2016 from Veritas Investment Management where he worked as an Assistant Portfolio Manager.
Michael graduated from Dublin Business School with a BA (hons) in Business Studies in 2005. Michael holds a Masters in Wealth Management from the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investments and the IMC.
Key facts
Fund Manager
Charlotte Yonge
Inception date
07/10/2020
Currency
Sterling
US Dollar
Euro
Singapore Dollar
Available share classes
X GBP Acc and Inc
X EUR Acc and Inc
X USD Acc and Inc
X SGD Acc and Inc
ISIN (X GBP Class)
IE00BMC49N98 (Acc)
IE00BMC49P13 (Inc)
Bloomberg (X GBP Class)
TROEXGA_ID (Acc)
TROEXGI_ID (Inc)
Ongoing Charges
‘X’ (ordinary) shares: 1.00%
‘X’ ACC SHARE CLASS as at 04/11/2024
£1.1741
Fund size as at 30/09/2024
£16m
‘X’ INC SHARE CLASS as at 04/11/2024
£1.1603
Performance
Performance is calculated on a total return basis, net of fees.
Source: Lipper, Waystone Management Company (IE) Limited.
07/10/2020 | 31/10/2021 | 31/10/2023 | 30/04/2024 | |
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Since Launch | 3 Years | 1 Year | 6 Months | |
Bank of England Base Rate | 11.1 | 11.0 | 5.3 | 2.6 |
UK Retail Price Index | 32.0 | 24.6 | 2.9 | 0.9 |
Trojan Ethical Fund (Ireland) X GBP Acc | 17.7 | 8.9 | 9.8 | 4.1 |
Trojan Ethical Fund (Ireland) X EUR Acc | 11.2 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 3.3 |
Trojan Ethical Fund (Ireland) X USD Acc | 18.5 | 9.6 | 9.9 | 4.1 |
Discrete Calendar Annual Returns (%) | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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Trojan Ethical Fund (Ireland) X GBP Acc | -0.8 | 10 | -4.9 | 4.9 | 7.1 |
Trojan Ethical Fund (Ireland) X EUR Acc | -0.9 | 8.9 | -6.5 | 3.2 | 5.8 |
Trojan Ethical Fund (Ireland) X USD Acc | -0.8 | 10.1 | -4.6 | 5.2 | 7.2 |
Performance is calculated on a total return basis, net of fees. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
Non GBP share classes are hedged. Differences in interest rates may contribute to differences in performance between share classes.
Source: Lipper, Waystone Management Company (IE) Limited.
Since Launch (06/10/2020) to 30 September 2024.
Risk and Volatility since launch
Source: Lipper, Waystone Management Company (IE) Limited.
Risk Analysis Since Launch (07/10/2020) | Trojan Ethical Fund (Ireland) X GBP Acc |
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Total Return | 17.7 |
Max Drawdown | -7.2 |
Best Month | 3.6 |
Worst Month | -2.9 |
Positive Months | 66.7 |
Annualised Volatility | 4.5 |
Performance is calculated on a total return basis, net of fees.
Maximum Drawdown measures the worst investment period
Annualised Volatility is measured by the annualised standard deviation of the monthly returns
Source: Lipper, Waystone Management Company (IE) Limited.
As at 30 September 2024.
Asset allocation
Top 10 holdings (excluding government bonds) | Fund % |
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Invesco Physical Gold | 8.77178968196044 |
Unilever | 3.86367505509462 |
Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical Gold | 3.73414226660849 |
Visa | 3.16970997708928 |
Nestle | 2.92857508917267 |
Alphabet | 2.71002257151742 |
Microsoft | 2.19756614499221 |
Experian | 1.68106197218287 |
VeriSign | 1.43535577162 |
Mastercard | 1.06602178833874 |
Total Top 10 | 31.5579203185767 |
6 Other Equity holdings | 4.77841193174246 |
US TIPS | 31.6126246351782 |
Short-dated Gilts | 14.4374697009728 |
US Short-dated Treasuries | 13.1559527432527 |
UK Index-Linked | 3.06075875232425 |
Cash | 1.39686191795287 |
Total | 100 |
Asset allocation and holdings subject to change. As at 30 September 2024.
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