HEFT Henderson European Focus Trust plc

A focused investment trust of between 35 and 45 companies from Europe with an emphasis on maximising total returns

ISIN
GB0005268858

Share price
1,130.00p
As of 21/05/2020

Estimated NAV
1,295.88p
As of 21/05/2020

Discount / Premium
-12.80%
As of 21/05/2020

Yield
2.77%
As of 21/05/2020

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Morningstar ratings are based on the representative share class of this fund and are dated to the last month-end upon availability from Morningstar.

Overview

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Company seeks to maximise total return from a focused portfolio of listed stocks, mainly in Continental Europe.

The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise as a result of market and currency fluctuations and you may not get back the amount originally invested. Potential investors must read the latest annual report and where relevant, the key investor information document before investing. This website is for promotional purposes and does not qualify as an investment recommendation.

ABOUT THIS TRUST

  • Prioritises value when allocating funds and is uninhibited by index weightings
  • The team looks for inflexion points whereby a company or sector is set for a period of growth
  • The portfolio can hold companies of any size but has a strong bias towards large cap
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

John Bennett

John Bennett

Director of European Equities | Portfolio Manager

Industry since 1987. Joined Firm in 2011.

Tom O’Hara

Tom O’Hara

Portfolio Manager

Industry since 2006. Joined Firm in 2018.

Performance

Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Performance is shown based on the Share Price and does not include income reinvested.
Discrete Performance (%)
As of 31/03/2020
Net Asset Value Price
 
Quarter End
As of 31/03/2020 		2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016
Net Asset Value -18.33% 7.63% -3.94% 7.40% -0.74%
Price -26.50% 7.10% -6.80% 20.20% -10.70%
© Morningstar 2020. All rights reserved. The Price and Net Asset Value total returns.
Cumulative Performance (%)
As of 21/05/2020
Net Asset Value Price
 
As of 21/05/2020 1MO 3MO YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR
Net Asset Value 8.42% -9.72% -8.54% 0.84% 2.53% 33.54% 180.70%
Price 5.12% -12.74% -16.14% -2.67% -9.48% 16.43% 169.76%
© Morningstar 2020. All rights reserved. The Price and Net Asset Value total returns.
DIVIDENDS
Ex Dividend Date Pay Date Amount div p/ps
09-Jan-20 07-Feb-20 21.70
06-Jun-19 28-Jun-19 9.60
09-Jan-19 08-Feb-19 21.50
31-May-18 29-Jun-18 9.50
04-Jan-18 02-Feb-18 21.90
01-Jun-17 29-Jun-17 9.00
05-Jan-17 10-Feb-17 18.90
26-May-16 28-Jun-16 7.50
07-Jan-16 05-Feb-16 17.65
28-May-15 30-Jun-15 7.00
02-Jan-15 06-Feb-15 17.45
28-May-14 30-Jun-14 6.00

Portfolio

Top Holdings (As of 30/04/2020)
% of Fund
LafargeHolcim 7.71
Nestl 5.08
Roche 3.95
ASML 3.91
UPM-Kymmene 3.83
SAP 3.11
Novartis 2.93
Akzo Nobel 2.89
Koninklijke Philips 2.77
Grifols 2.73
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Sector Allocation % OF FUND % OF FUND (As of 30/04/2020)
Industrials 23.29
Health Care 20.62
Consumer Goods 19.62
Technology 12.20
Basic Materials 10.31
Financials 5.31
Utilities 4.71
Telecommunications 2.46
Oil & Gas 1.47
Country/Geographic Exposures % OF FUND % OF FUND (As of April 30, 2020)
Switzerland 19.68
Germany 18.38
Netherlands 14.44
Sweden 9.73
France 9.46
Finland 7.06
Denmark 4.86
Spain 3.89
Italy 3.38
United States 2.59

Documents

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Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Annual Report 2019
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Annual Report 2018
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Annual Report 2017
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Annual Report 2016
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Annual Report 2015
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Annual Report 2014
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Annual Report 2013
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Annual Report 2012
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Annual Report 2011
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Form of Proxy 2020
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Factsheet
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Portfolio Disclosure
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Half Year Report 2019
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Half Year Report 2018
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Half Year Report 2017
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Half Year Report 2016
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Half Year Report 2015
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Half Year Report 2014
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Half Year Report 2013
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Half Year Report 2012
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Half Year Update 2019
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Notice of Meeting 2020
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Investment Objective & Policy
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Key Information Document
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - AIFMD Disclosure
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Proxy Votes 2020
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Proxy Votes 2019
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Schedule of Matters Reserved for the Board
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Terms of Reference for the Nominations Committee
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Terms of Reference of the Management Engagement Committee
Henderson European Focus Trust plc - Terms of Reference of the Audit Committee

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