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Rathbone Blue Chip Income and Growth Fund

DEFINITION

  • Focused portfolio of 25-35 stocks in mainly UK equities
  • Usually invests about 75% in FTSE 100 Index stocks
  • Average holding period of 2+ years to gain capital growth
  • Outperformance from a combination of earnings and dividend growth ahead of the market
  • Targets an above-average and rising dividend

RATINGS

Morningstar 4 star ratingMorningstar Quantative bronze ratingCrown rated 4
Awards

WHY INVEST

  • Inflation-beating dividend pay-outs
  • Investment expertise of Chief Investment Officer Julian Chillingworth

HOW TO INVEST

Visit our ‘How to Invest’ pages to find out your various options for buying the fund. This includes information about your contacts within Rathbones and a list of our fund partners.




Webcast: Watch our fund managers LIVE!

11th May 2012 in Webcasts

Stay up to date with our fund reviews as a selection of our fund managers discuss market trends, their strategy and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Economic outlook debate

9th September 2011 in Web Debates / Conferences

The global financial situation is anything but boring at the moment. With the Greek credit crisis coming to a head, a pricing correction in commodities and rising inflation to name but a few headline topics, where are heading in the second half of 20...

Making sense of turbulent markets

16th August 2011 in Market Commentary

Julian Chillingworth, our Chief Investment Officer, examines the current economic climate and how the recent market turbulence affects our funds.

Economic Outlook debate

18th April 2011 in Web Debates / Conferences

2011 has been a rollercoaster ride so far. With many predicting a year of strong global economic growth a succession of unforeseen incidents have changed the landscape considerably. Earthquakes in New Zealand and more significantly in Japan along wit...

The macro situation and income investing

10th February 2010 in Fund Manager Presentations

Julian Chillingworth, Manager of the Rathbone Blue Chip Income and Growth Fund gives his macro view and talks about where he is investing to generate income over the long-term.

Unique Boutiques Conferences 2009

1st March 2009 in Conferences & Seminars

We've captured the full event on video, giving you the chance to watch Julian Chillingworth in action, with the opportunity to ask questions, and download a copy of the presentation for quick reference.

  • 1How do I obtain a Managers Report?

    Managers Reports and a host of other fund information is available at this website, and you can contact us for further information on the following number:


    Information Line: 020 7399 0399 or email: rutm@rathbones.com

  • 2In which daily national newspapers can I find the fund prices and income yield?

    These can be found in The Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph.

  • 3Who is the manager of the fund and when was he/she appointed to the lead role for this fund?
    Julian Chillingworth was appointed as lead manager in July 2002
  • 4What are the income distribution dates for the fund?
    The income distribution dates are 28 February and 31 August.
  • 5Who will manage the fund in the absence of the lead manager?
    Cark Stick, assisted by George Viney.
  • 6What additional responsibilities does the lead manager have?
    Julian Chillingworth is Chief Investment Officer of Rathbone Unit Trust Management Limited and co-manager of the Rathbone Recovery Fund.
  • 7Are there any mandate-specific primary or secondary performance benchmarks?
    We do not operate formal benchmarks but we do compare the performance of the fund informally against the peer group (IMA UK Equity Income sector) and the FTSE All-Share index.  Portfolio construction is not influenced by index weightings.
  • 8What restrictions apply to the fund at stock and sector level?
    At any given point, the portfolio will own between 25 to 35 names, and individual stock positions will range from 3% to 5% for FTSE 100 stocks and 1% to 4% for non-core holdings.
  • 9How is stock/sector/country/currency risk controlled and monitored?
    The fund is monitored daily with accountability to the CIO and the RUTM Board of Directors.  The trades executed by the manager are scrutinised on a weekly basis during a formal investment meeting.  The compliance department monitors the funds overall exposure to an individual security as a percentage of issued share capital and that each scheme complies with its investment powers.
  • 10What is the dealing cut-off time for investments and redemptions? What are standard settlement terms?
    The dealing cut-off is 11.45am. The contract note is despatched within 24 hours and settled in ‘T+4’ working days.
  • 11What dealing processes are available?
    Deals can be actioned are by telephone, fax, in writing or by EMX. ISA applications should be made by post using an ISA application form.
  • 12On what fund platforms can the fund be bought?
    The fund is available for investment on all major and the majority of smaller platforms. For a sample list, please visit the ‘Our Fund Partners’ page on this website.
  • 13How is the fund manager remunerated?

    We now organise remuneration on the basis that we need to align our interests with those of our clients. They key to this is ensuring the business and the investment managers have a stake in the future success of the company. For the front office this means ensuring that they are delivering excellent performance over time, with clear accountability. As a result, the remuneration for front office is aligned with that of the client.  The majority of bonuses are calculated on 1-3 years performance, with an emphasis on 3 rolling years.  Two-thirds of bonuses are deferred and a minimum of 50% are be re-invested in the unit trusts. This ensures that the company does not take undue risk to with investors money and that there is a focus on the strength of our investment proposition.

    We would be more than happy to discuss the detail of the remuneration scheme with you, so that you can understand the drivers behind its construct.

     

  • 14What is the minimum investment size?

    The investment limits vary for retail and institutional investors.

    Retail: The minimum lump sum investment is £1000, (£500 for additional investments). The minimum for regular savings is £100 per month. For ISA investments, the minimum is £100 per month subject to a maximum limit. View the ISA information for further details on subscription limits for the current tax year. of £10,680 (£890 per month) in the 2011/2012 tax year.

    Institutional: The minimum lump sum investment is £1000,000 (£500 for additional investments). A regular monthly savings plan is not available.

  • 15Where can I find the yield for the fund?
    The month-end yield can be found on our monthly factsheets – available on this website or by calling our Information Line on 020 7399 0399 or emailing rutm@rathbones.com. Daily yields are shown in the prices section of The Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph
  • 16Can the fund form part of an ISA and/or a SIPP?
    Yes (available for retail unitholders only).
  • 17What is the frequency of reporting?
    We produce monthly factsheets, monthly commentaries and 6-monthly fund manager (fund accounting) reports – all of which are available on this website. We also send portfolio valuations, to both you and your clients, every six months dated 31 December and 30 June.
  • 18What charges apply for this fund?

    The charges differ for retail and institutional investors. For more information please see the [“Charges”] section of the fund’s Key Investor Information Document (KIID).

  • 19Where can I find the latest Total Expense Ratio (TER) for the fund?

    This can be found in the latest Managers Report and Fund Factsheet which is available at this website, and you can contact us for further information on the following number:


    Information Line: 020 7399 0399 or email: rutm@rathbones.com