Strategic Ethical Active - Profile A
Investing in well-managed companies that aim to benefit the environment and society with strong governance.
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Good governance, responsible behaviour
This profile invests in good corporate citizens, with funds’ companies selected on the strength of their corporate governance, and leadership in environmental responsibility and social issues. And because it’s positively focused, the funds aim to encourage positive company behaviour through responsible voting practices and engagement with senior management.
Positive investment approach
Focuses on identifying the most responsible companies from around the world, and engaging with them to encourage positive change.
Established track record
Launched in 2012, our Ethical solution has an established track record. Read more about this in our latest Quarterly Solution Report below.
No mandated screens
There are no mandated negative screens, to enable investment to transitioning industries/companies (e.g. energy companies moving to renewables).
Available in 10 Risk Grades
Choose from 10 risk-graded funds to match your clients' investment objectives, appetite for risk and time horizon.
Independent oversight
Supported by an oversight committee, that includes independent professionals with specialist expertise in responsible investing.
Defaqto Diamond rated
Defaqto 4 Diamond rated for an independent assessment of value and risk adjusted returns.
Costs and charges
Our Ethical Active charges are simple and transparent. For our custody fee, when the total value of your client’s assets falls into a given band, they pay that charge for all their money, not just the proportion in that band.
| Type | Charge |
|---|---|
| DFM charge | 0.24% |
| Dealing charge (for fund switches and rebalance purchases) | 0.45% (≈0.05% p.a.)* |
| Parmenion SIPP charge | £18+VAT per quarter |
*Assumes a 12% turnover rate - for guidance only, actual turnover may be more or less than this amount
| Custody band† | Charge |
|---|---|
| £0 - £299,999.99 | 0.30% |
| £300,000.00 - £599,999.99 | 0.25% |
| £600,000.00 - £1,499,999.99 | 0.20% |
| £1,500,000.00 + | 0.15% |
†A minimum monthly custody charge of £5 per client applies. Cliff edge structure.
Here’s what your client might pay
For a £100,000 non-SIPP Ethical A portfolio in Risk Grade 5, and an OCF as of the 31st December 2023
| Custody | DFM Charge | Dealing* | OCF | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.30% | 0.24% | 0.05% | 0.60% | 1.19% |
*Assuming a 12% turnover rate - for guidance only, actual turnover may be more or less than this amount
I’ve seen first-hand the positive impact that active engagement has on responsible business behaviour, across a range of ESG issues.
Chris Hegarty
Ethical Oversight Committee
