Our philosophy and process

  • The portfolio is global and diversified, supported by thorough fundamental analysis. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are integrated throughout the research process and via proprietary quality reviews, to ensure that any material issues are captured.
  • The Fund combines Newton’s global investment management experience with an understanding of charities’ ethical requirements.

Every time we consider a security or look at an industry or country, it’s in the context of what’s happening across the world. We believe the investment landscape is shaped over the long term by some key trends, and we use a range of global investment themes to capture these.

Investment team

The Newton SRI Fund for Charities is managed by an experienced team. Our global sector analysts and investment managers are located on a single floor in London, which helps to ensure that the investment process is flexible and opportunistic. Guided by our global investment themes, the team works together to identify opportunities and risks through research and debate.

26
years' average investment experience
15
years' average time at Newton
  • Bhavin Shah
    Bhavin Shah

    Portfolio manager, multi-asset team

  • Rob Stewart
    Rob Stewart

    Head of responsible investment research

  • Freeman Le Page
    Freeman Le Page

    Investment specialist and SRI client director

  • Paul Flood
    Paul Flood

    Portfolio manager, multi-asset team

  • Charles French
    Charles French

    Deputy chief investment officer

  • Oliver Larminie
    Oliver Larminie

    Portfolio manager, charities and specialist institutions

  • Joo Hee Lee
    Joo Hee Lee

    Multi-Asset Solutions manager

  • Hilary Meades
    Hilary Meades

    Portfolio manager, Multi-Asset team

  • Simon Nichols
    Simon Nichols

    Portfolio manager, UK equities

  • Tim Wilson
    Tim Wilson

    Head of global strategy

Strategy profile

Objective

The objective of the Fund is to optimise the total return (being a combination of capital growth and income) for charity investors, through a global and balanced portfolio screened against negative socially responsible investment criteria. The Fund is actively managed, investing in equities and fixed interest securities on a global basis with the aim of providing a balance between capital growth and income.

A composite index comprising 37.5% FTSE All-Share Index, 37.5% FTSE World ex UK Index, 20% FTSE Actuaries UK Conventional Gilts All Stocks Index and 5% LIBID GBP 7 Day is used as a comparator against which to measure the performance of the Fund. The portfolio holdings of the Fund will not be limited to components of this index and the investment manager will use its discretion to invest outside the index in pursuit of the Fund’s investment objective. The authorised corporate director considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.

 

Literature

Application form (incorporated)
Application form (unincorporated)
Prospectus
Fund screening criteria
Interim Reports and Accounts
Sterling Income KIID
Sterling Accumulation KIID
X Net Accumulation KIID

Char SRI Fund for Charities factsheet

Fund factsheet

Information on performance and positioning.

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RI report SRI fund for charities

Responsible investment report

Stewardship activities (voting and engagement) for the last quarter and ESG metrics.

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Char SRI Fund for Charities brochure

Brochure

More detail on the strategy's investment approach.

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Performance

 

Dec 2014 to
Dec 2015		Dec 2015 to
Dec 2016		Dec 2016 to
Dec 2017		Dec 2017 to
Dec 2018		Dec 2018 to
Dec 2019
Fund return-0.3116.6710.75-3.1518.87
Performance benchmark2.4519.5610.25-4.19
17.19

 

Source: Newton, Datastream, 31 December 2019, Sterling Income share class (ISIN: GB00B4VV6B25). Fund performance calculated as total return including reinvested income net of UK tax and charges, based on net asset value. All figures are in GBP terms. The impact of an initial charge (currently not applied) can be material on the performance of your investment. Further information is available upon request. A composite index comprising of 37.5% FTSE All-Share Index, 37.5% FTSE World ex UK Index, 20% FTSE Actuaries UK Conventional Gilts All Stocks Index and 5% LIBID GBP 7 Day is used as a comparator against which to measure the performance of the Fund. The portfolio holdings of the Fund will not be limited to components of this Index and the investment manager will use its discretion to invest outside the Index in pursuit of the Fund’s investment objective. The authorised corporate director (ACD) considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.

Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Your capital may be at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the original amount invested. This Fund invests in international markets which means it is exposed to changes in currency rates which could affect the value of the Fund. You should read the Prospectus and the Key Investor Information Document (KIID) for each fund in which you want to invest. The Prospectus and the KIID can be found on this page.
The case for a global approach to investing
Article

The case for a global approach to investing

Why charity investors may wish to embrace a global investment approach, rather than a bias towards UK assets.
19 February 2020
Global equities, Macro views, Multi-asset, UK equities
Is an absolute-return objective still relevant and achievable?
Article

Is an absolute-return objective still relevant and achievable?

We consider the role of absolute-return strategies in investors' portfolios.
31 October 2019
Multi-asset, Real Return

Key investment risks

 

  • Objective/performance risk: There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objectives.
  • Currency risk: This Fund invests in international markets which means it is exposed to changes in currency rates which could affect the value of the Fund.
  • Changes in interest rates & inflation risk: Investments in bonds/money market securities are affected by interest rates and inflation trends which may negatively affect the value of the Fund.
  • Credit risk: The issuer of a security held by the Fund may not pay income or repay capital to the Fund when due.
  • Charges to capital: The Fund takes its charges from the capital of the Fund. Investors should be aware that this has the effect of lowering the capital value of your investment and limiting the potential for future capital growth. On redemption, you may not receive back the full amount you initially invested.
  • Counterparty risk: The insolvency of any institutions providing services such as custody of assets or acting as a counterparty to derivatives or other contractual arrangements, may expose the Fund to financial loss