Smith & Williamson Investment Management
Short Dated Corporate Bond Fund
Type: Oeic
Aim: Income by investing mainly in short-dated investment grade corporate bonds
Minimum investment: Lump sum £1,000
Investment split: 45% sterling denominated corporate bonds, 45% euro and dollar denominated bonds hedged back to sterling, 8% supranational bonds, 2% cash
Place of registration: Dublin
Charges: Initial 5%, annual 1%
Commission: Initial up to 3%, renewal 0.25% via Cofunds from June 1, 2009
Tel: 020 7131 8100
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