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Rathbone Total Return Portfolio

DEFINITION

  • A core holding for those seeking to generate long-term returns at a lower volatility than the equity markets
  • Increasing income and capital return through investment in a mix of assets
  • A lower risk strategy for the cautious investor
  • Time horizon: Two to five years

RATINGS

Alpha manager - David CoombesDT3
Awards

WHY INVEST

  • Suitable for anyone saving for a pension, or as a core holding in an overall investment portfolio
  • Suitable for anyone aiming to achieve a higher return than cash over the time horizon above

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.

Budget 2012 - Citywire Interview

22nd March 2012 in Market Commentary

In this video debate Richard Jeffrey of Cazenove Capital Management and David Coombs, Rathbones head of multi-asset explain why they are more bullish about the UK's prospects than Osborne. Will the Budget keep the ratings agencies off the UK's ba...

Multi-Manager Webinar

16th November 2011 in Web Debates / Conferences

Multi-manager funds have become a cornerstone of many portfolios, providing investors with a straightforward way to diversify risk. This still relies on the manager making the right calls though and recent market volatility has seen many funds reposi...

Multi Asset Investing

26th May 2011 in Web Debates / Conferences

The term multi-asset is fairly ambiguous in terms of understanding just where a fund will invest. However, the number of recent launches in this area suggests the industry is looking to give its clients a more diversified offering and its managers mo...

Unique Boutiques Conferences 2011

2nd February 2011 in Conferences & Seminars

We've captured the full event on video, giving you the chance to watch Rathbones Head of Multi Asset Investments, David Coombs in action, with the opportunity to ask questions, and download a copy of the presentation for quick reference.

Audio: Rathbone Multi Asset Portfolios… a core holding in an investment portfolio

29th October 2010 in Fund Manager Presentations

David Coombs, fund manager and Head of our multi asset investments reveals our entirely different and flexible approach which targets risk as well as long term absolute returns. Gain more of an insight from Mike Webb, CEO of Rathbone Unit Trust Mana...

  • 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?
    David Coombs was appointed as lead manager at launch in June 2009.
  • 4What are the income distribution dates for the fund?
    The income distribution dates are 28 February, 31 May, 31 August and 30 November.
  • 5Who will manage the fund in the absence of the lead manager?
    Julian Chillingworth, Chief Investment Officer, assisted by David Coombs’s analyst team.
  • 6What additional responsibilities does the lead manager have?
    David Coombs is Head of Multi Asset Investments and manages the Rathbone Strategic Growth Portfolio and the Rathbone Enhanced Growth Portfolio.
  • 7Are there any mandate-specific primary or secondary performance benchmarks?
    The fund has two benchmarks - LIBOR+2% over a rolling 3-year period with volatility targeted to be 33% of equity volatility. There is no yield target. The aim is to provide half the return from capital and half from income; hence the LIBOR+2% benchmark and over a time frame of 2 to 5 years.
  • 8What restrictions apply to the fund at stock and sector level?
    Our weightings ranges are by asset classification as follows:
    Liquid assets: 10% to 50%
    Alternative assets: 30% to 60% (liquid: 10% to 40%; less liquid: 0% to 20%)
    Beta assets: 20% to 60%
  • 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, quarterly 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