Somerset Capital Management – PFS Somerset Capital Global Emerging Markets Dividend Fund
Type: Oeic
Aim: Income and growth by investing in dividend-paying global emerging market securities
Minimum investment: Lump sum £2,000
Investment split: 18.4% South Africa, 13.2% Taiwan, 10.5% China,10.5% Brazil, 5.3% Korea, 5.3% Indonesia, 5.3% Chile, 5.3% Turkey, 5.3% Poland, 5.3% Egypt, 15.6% other
Isa link: Yes
Charges: Initial 5%, annual 1%
Special offer: Initial charge waived
Offer period: Until December 31, 2010
Commission: Initial up to 5%, renewal up to 0.5%
Tel: 0845 026 4282
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