L&G ESG Emerging Markets Government Bond (USD) Index Fund
ICAV (UCITS compliant)
L&G ESG Emerging Markets Government Bond (USD) Index Fund
C-Class CHF (Unhedged) Accumulation
ISINIE000VCVB485
Price
ISINIE000VCVB485
Price
Fund aim
The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return in line with the Emerging Markets government bond market, as represented by the JPMorgan ESG Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global Diversified (the “Index”).
Fund snapshot
- What does it invest in? Invests primarily in bonds issued in US dollars by governments of developing countries as determined by the index. These bonds will be a mixture of sub-investment grade (higher risk), investment grade (lower risk) and non-rated bonds. The index includes only bonds that meet the index provider’s socially responsible investing (“SRI”) requirements and environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) rating criteria. The fund may also use derivatives.
- How does it invest? Passively managed, aiming to replicate the performance of the index.
- Does it promote sustainability characteristics? The Fund promotes a range of environmental and social characteristics which are met by tracking the Index. Further information on how such characteristics are met by the Fund can be found in the Fund Supplement.
Fund facts
| Fund size | $1,546.7m |
| Base currency | USD |
| Fund launch date | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Domicile | Ireland |
| Share class launch | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Modified duration | 7.13 years |
| Gross redemption yield (unhedged) | 6.68% |
Benchmark
JPMorgan ESG Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global Diversified Index
Costs
| Initial charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing charges figure | 0.19% |
| Dilution levy | 0.406% |
| Entry anti-dilution levy | 0.40% |
| Exit anti-dilution levy | 0.00% |
Performance
| As at 31 Jan 2024 | 1m | 3m | YTD | 1y | 3y | Launch | 3y p.a. | Launch p.a. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Acc CHF | 0.82 | 3.27 | 0.82 | -1.34 | - | -14.02 | - | -7.35 |
| Benchmark | 0.74 | 3.17 | 0.74 | -1.33 | - | -14.59 | - | -7.66 |
| Relative | +0.08 | +0.10 | +0.08 | -0.01 | - | +0.57 | - | +0.31 |
| As at 31 Jan 2024 | 1m | 3m | YTD | 1y | 3y | Launch | 3y p.a. | Launch p.a. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Acc CHF | 0.82 | 3.27 | 0.82 | -1.34 | - | -14.02 | - | -7.35 |
| Benchmark | 0.74 | 3.17 | 0.74 | -1.33 | - | -14.59 | - | -7.66 |
| Relative | +0.08 | +0.10 | +0.08 | -0.01 | - | +0.57 | - | +0.31 |
| As at 31 Dec 2023 | 3m | YTD | 1y | 3y | Launch | 3y p.a. | Launch p.a. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Acc CHF | 0.36 | 0.29 | 0.29 | - | -14.72 | - | -8.07 |
| Benchmark | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | - | -15.21 | - | -8.37 |
| Relative | +0.06 | -0.01 | -0.01 | - | +0.49 | - | +0.30 |
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Performance scenarios
Example investment: 10,000 CHF
| Scenarios | 1 year | (Recommended holding period) 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | There is no minimum guaranteed return. You could lose some or all of your investment. | ||
| Stress scenario | What you might get back after costs | 5,780 CHF | 6,920 CHF |
| Average return each year (%) | -42.15 | -7.10 | |
| Unfavourable scenario | What you might get back after costs | 8,050 CHF | 9,310 CHF |
| Average return each year (%) | -19.54 | -1.43 | |
| Moderate scenario | What you might get back after costs | 10,430 CHF | 12,530 CHF |
| Average return each year (%) | 4.33 | 4.62 | |
| Favourable scenario | What you might get back after costs | 11,620 CHF | 14,080 CHF |
| Average return each year (%) | 16.20 | 7.08 | |
There is no minimum guaranteed return. You could lose some or all of your investment.
Portfolio breakdown
As at 31 Jan 2024
| Top 10 holdings | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Rest of portfolio | 93.8% |
Top 10 holdings (%)
| Uruguay Govt Intl Bd 5.1% 18 Jun 50 | 0.9 |
| Kuwait Govt Intl Bd3.5% 20 Mar 27 | 0.8 |
| Poland Govt Bond 4.875% 04 Oct 33 | 0.6 |
| Poland Govt Bond 5.5% 04 Apr 53 | 0.6 |
| Uruguay Govt Intl Bd 4.975% 20 Apr 55 | 0.6 |
| Uruguay Govt Intl Bd 5.75% 28 Oct 34 | 0.6 |
| Qatar Govt Intl Bd5.103% 23 Apr 48 | 0.6 |
| Ecuador Govt Intl Bd 3.5% 31 Jul 35 | 0.5 |
| Argentine Govt Intl Bd 3.625% 09Jul35 | 0.5 |
| Uruguay Govt Intl Bd 4.375% 23 Jan 31 | 0.5 |
Country (%)
Saudi Arabia | 5.9 |
Indonesia | 4.9 |
United Arab Emirates | 4.6 |
Hungary | 4.3 |
Chile | 4.2 |
Brazil | 4.1 |
Oman | 3.8 |
Qatar | 3.8 |
Philippines | 3.7 |
Other | 60.8 |
| Top 10 holdings | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Rest of portfolio | 93.8% |
Top 10 holdings (%)
| Uruguay Govt Intl Bd 5.1% 18 Jun 50 | 0.9 |
| Kuwait Govt Intl Bd3.5% 20 Mar 27 | 0.8 |
| Poland Govt Bond 4.875% 04 Oct 33 | 0.6 |
| Poland Govt Bond 5.5% 04 Apr 53 | 0.6 |
| Uruguay Govt Intl Bd 4.975% 20 Apr 55 | 0.6 |
| Uruguay Govt Intl Bd 5.75% 28 Oct 34 | 0.6 |
| Qatar Govt Intl Bd5.103% 23 Apr 48 | 0.6 |
| Ecuador Govt Intl Bd 3.5% 31 Jul 35 | 0.5 |
| Argentine Govt Intl Bd 3.625% 09Jul35 | 0.5 |
| Uruguay Govt Intl Bd 4.375% 23 Jan 31 | 0.5 |
Country (%)
Saudi Arabia | 5.9 |
Indonesia | 4.9 |
United Arab Emirates | 4.6 |
Hungary | 4.3 |
Chile | 4.2 |
Brazil | 4.1 |
Oman | 3.8 |
Qatar | 3.8 |
Philippines | 3.7 |
Other | 60.8 |
Years to maturity (%)
0 - 5 Years | 31.5 |
5 - 10 Years | 29.8 |
10 - 15 Years | 6.8 |
15 - 20 Years | 5.6 |
20 - 25 Years | 10.3 |
25 - 30 Years | 12.1 |
30 - 40 Years | 3.2 |
40+ Years | 0.7 |
Credit rating (%)
| AA | 6.8 | |
| A | 14.5 | |
| BBB | 36 | |
| BB | 22.3 | |
| B | 12.9 | |
| CCC | 3.5 | |
| CC | 1.9 | |
| C | 1.1 | |
| DDD | 0.9 | |
| D | 0.1 |
Currency (%)
USD | 100.0 |
All data source LGIM unless otherwise stated. Totals may not sum due to rounding. In order to minimise transaction costs, the Fund will not always own all the assets that constitute the index and on occasion it will own assets that are not in the index.
Fund managers
LGIM Index Fund Management Team
The Index Fund Management team comprises 25 fund managers, supported by two analysts. Management oversight is provided by the Global Head of Index Funds. The team has average industry experience of 15 years, of which seven years has been at LGIM, and is focused on achieving the equally important objectives of close tracking and maximising returns.
SFDR categorisation
Article 8
Environmental characteristics
Social characteristics
The Fund promotes the above-mentioned characteristics by tracking the JPMorgan ESG Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global Diversified (the “Index”), which is a designated reference benchmark for the purpose of attaining the environmental and social characteristics promoted by the Fund. Whilst environmental and social characteristics are promoted through the application of the sustainability-related investment strategy, investors are reminded that these environmental and social characteristics are not sustainable investment objectives.
Environmental characteristicsSocial characteristics
The Fund promotes the above-mentioned characteristics by tracking the JPMorgan ESG Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global Diversified (the “Index”), which is a designated reference benchmark for the purpose of attaining the environmental and social characteristics promoted by the Fund. Whilst environmental and social characteristics are promoted through the application of the sustainability-related investment strategy, investors are reminded that these environmental and social characteristics are not sustainable investment objectives.
The Fund follows the following sustainability-related investment strategy by tracking the Index that applies:
JPM Exclusions
JPM ESG Score
TaxonomySustainable Investments
Principal Adverse ImpactsLiterature
Document type
Prices
Pricing information
| Price basis | Single - dilution levy |
| Price time | 22:30 Irish time |
| Currency | CHF |
Codes and dealing
Codes
| ISIN | IE000VCVB485 |
| SEDOL | BPQ0699 |
| Bloomberg | LGBUICC ID |
| MEX | - |
Dealing information
| Valuation frequency | Daily, 22:30 Irish time |
| Dealing frequency | Each Irish and UK Business Day |
| Settlement period | T+2 |
| Administrator/Custodian | Northern Trust |
Country registration
This share class is registered for sale in the following countries:
Key risks
Key risks
Investment in the funds described on this website carries a substantial degree of risk and places an investor’s capital at risk. The price and value of investments is not guaranteed and can go down as well as up. An investor may not get back the original amount invested and an investor may lose all of their investment. Investment in the funds described on this website is not suitable for all investors. If an investor is in any doubt as to the suitability of an investment in a fund, an investor should consult an independent financial advisor. The information on this website does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or otherwise transact in any security including, but not limited to, shares in the funds. An investor should only invest in a fund once that investor has carefully read and understood the prospectus and KIID for the fund which contain further information on the risks and features of the fund.
This fund holds bonds that are traded through agents, brokers or investment banks matching buyers and sellers. This makes the bonds less easy to buy and sell than investments traded on an exchange. In exceptional circumstances the fund may not be able to sell bonds and may defer withdrawals, or suspend dealing. The Directors can only delay paying out if it is in the interests of all investors and with the permission of the fund depositary.
The fund invests directly or indirectly in bonds which are issued by companies or governments. If these companies or governments experience financial difficulty, they may be unable to pay back some or all of the interest, original investment or other payments that they owe. If this happens, the value of the fund may fall.
This fund invests in countries where investment markets are considered to be less developed. This means that investments are generally riskier than those in developed markets because they: may not be as well regulated; may be more difficult to buy and sell; may have less reliable arrangements for the safekeeping of investments; or may be more exposed to political and taxation uncertainties. The value of the fund can go up or down more often and by larger amounts than funds that invest in developed countries, especially in the short term.
The fund could lose money if any institution providing services such as acting as counterparty to derivatives or other instruments, becomes unwilling or unable to meet its obligations to the fund.
Derivatives are highly sensitive to changes in the value of the asset on which they are based and can increase the size of losses and gains.
The fund may have underlying investments that are valued in currencies that are different from sterling (British pounds). Exchange rate fluctuations will impact the value of your investment. Currency hedging techniques may be applied to reduce this impact but may not entirely eliminate it.
We may take some or all of the ongoing charges from the fund's capital rather than the fund's income. This increases the amount of income, but it reduces the growth potential and may lead to a fall in the value of the fund.
Investment returns on bonds are sensitive to trends in interest rate movements. Such changes will affect the value of your investment.
