Schroder Multi-Manager Cautious Managed Fund. Interim Short Report 1 October 2013 to 31 March 2014

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1 Schroder Multi-Manager Cautious Managed Fund Interim Short Report 1 October 2013 to 31 March 2014

2 Schroder Multi-Manager Cautious Managed Fund Review of Investment Activities From 30 September 2013 to 31 March 2014, the price of A Accumulation units on a dealing price to dealing price basis rose 1.25%. In comparison, the Investment Management Association Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares Average generated a total return of 3.06% 1. 1 Source: Lipper Investment Management. We began to feel incrementally more cautious on equity market valuations by the end of 2013 and started a shift away from the early cyclical areas of equities that had served us well and moved towards a more balanced portfolio, including some later cycle areas. A stampede of newly bullish investors into markets at what appeared stretched levels made us somewhat cautious. In the final quarter of 2013 as markets continued to rally, our more cautious stance meant that we temporarily lagged the market. However, after entering 2014 with moderated exposure, the fund modestly outperformed the quarter one turbulence, with less volatility than the market. Although positioning has become more balanced, we remain relatively positive on the prospects for economic growth particularly in the West. However, we are keen to avoid extrapolating a positive view on economic growth into a positive view on asset markets. Valuations across a number of markets remain susceptible to earnings and margin pressure, alongside macro economic disappointment. We would like to see some moderation of both investor sentiment and broad market valuations in order to become more constructive on equity markets. Co-Fund Manager: Marcus Brookes Co-Fund Manager: Robin McDonald

3 Fund Information Quarterly Interim Quarterly Final Accounting dates 31 December 31 March 30 June 30 September Revenue allocation dates 28 February 31 May 31 August 30 November For the period For the year Ongoing charges figure to to A Income units 2.03% % A Accumulation units 2.03% % Z Income units 1.40% % Z Accumulation units 1.40% % 1 The Ongoing charges figure is annualised based on the fees incurred during the accounting period. Performance Record Net Asset Net Asset Value as at Value as at Net Asset Value Fund performance pence per unit pence per unit % change A Income units A Accumulation units Z Income units Z Accumulation units months 6 months 5 years Schroder Multi-Manager Cautious Managed Fund (0.38)% 1.25% 51.25% Investment Management Association Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares Average 0.72% 3.06% 54.56% Fund Source: A Accumulation units on a dealing price to dealing price basis to Index Source: Lipper Investment Management, total return to Please remember that past performance is not a guide to future performance and it might not be repeated. The value of investments and the revenue from them may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Because of this, you are not certain to make a profit on your investments and you may lose money.

4 Performance Record (continued) Unit price range A Income units A Accumulation units Highest Lowest Highest Lowest dealing dealing dealing dealing Year to 31 December p p p p to 31 March Z Income units Z Accumulation units Highest Lowest Highest Lowest dealing dealing dealing dealing Year to 31 December p p p p to 31 March Net revenue A Income units A Accumulation units Year to 31 December pence per unit pence per unit to 31 March Z Income units Z Accumulation units Year to 31 December pence per unit pence per unit Nil 1 Nil to 31 March There was no distribution for Z Income units and Z Accumulation units as the total amount distributable was below the de minimis.

5 Portfolio Information % of net % of net assets assets as at as at Spread of investments Absolute Return Funds Asia Pacific ex-japan Equity Funds Cash Funds Commodities Emerging Markets Equity Funds European Equity Funds Global Equity Funds Global Fixed Interest Funds Japan Equity Funds Life Settlement Funds Private Equity Funds UK Equity Funds UK Fixed Interest Funds US Equity Funds US Fixed Interest Funds Euro Denominated Derivatives Japanese Yen Denominated Derivatives Norwegian Krone Denominated Derivatives 0.00 (0.01) Sterling Denominated Derivatives 0.00 (0.19) Swedish Krona Denominated Derivatives 0.00 (0.08) Swiss Franc Denominated Derivatives US Dollar Denominated Derivatives Net other assets

6 Portfolio Information (continued) % of net assets as at Major holdings RWC Enhanced Income Fund B Income Schroder International Selection Fund US Dollar Liquidity I Accumulation USD 8.08 M&G Optimal Income Fund I Income 6.97 Majedie Tortoise Fund G Accumulation 6.92 Schroder Income Maximiser Z Income Units 6.87 Invesco Perpetual Monthly Income Plus Fund Income 5.24 Schroder Special Situations Sterling Liquidity Plus Fund I Accumulation 5.20 Morgan Stanley Diversified Alpha Plus Fund GBP Hedged ZH USD 4.62 Kames High Yield Global Bond Fund B Income USD 4.50 Schroder European Alpha Income Fund Z Income Units 4.36 % of net assets as at J O Hambro UK Opportunities Fund Sterling Institutional A Accumulation M&G Corporate Bond Fund I Income Units Insight UK Corporate All Maturities Bond P Accumulation Units BBH Core Select Fund RI Accumulation AXA US Short Duration High Yield Fund ZI Gross Accumulation Units 8.17 Schroder European Alpha Plus Fund A Accumulation Units 7.82 Neuberger Berman High Yield Bond Fund I Accumulation Units 4.60 Schroder Asian Alpha Plus Fund A Accumulation Units 4.38 Melchior Selected Trust European Fund D 2.02 HG Capital Trust 1.82 Investment Objective & Policy The fund s investment objective is to provide a combination of income and capital mainly through investment in collective investment schemes as well as directly held transferable securities, cash, deposits and money market instruments. The fund may invest to a limited extent in derivatives, warrants and alternatives including commodities, hedge funds, private equity and property through investment in collective investment schemes and transferable securities.

7 Risk Profile Risk and reward indicator Lower risk Potentially lower reward Higher risk Potentially higher reward The risk category was calculated using historical performance data and may not be a reliable indicator of the fund s future risk profile. The fund is in this category because it can take higher risks in search of higher rewards and its price may rise and fall accordingly. The fund s risk category is not guaranteed to remain fixed and may change over time. A fund in the lowest category does not mean a risk free investment. Specific risks The fund is authorised as a non-ucits retail scheme. The investment and borrowing powers of these types of scheme are wider than those for UCITS funds whilst still aiming to provide a prudent spread of risk. The fund invests in assets which are exposed to currencies other than sterling. Exchange rates may cause the value of overseas investments and the revenue from them to rise or fall. The fund invests in unregulated collective investment schemes, which involves a higher degree of risk as they are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The funds may not be readily realisable and priced less frequently than listed shares or authorised unit trusts, and therefore price swings may be more volatile. Unregulated schemes may be closed for subscription and/or redemption, may be subject to certain restrictions or limitations and there is unlikely to be an active secondary market in the shares or units of such underlying schemes. Some schemes may only be available for subscription or redemption on a periodic basis. The fund invests in derivatives and in alternative investments (including commodities, hedge funds, property funds and private equity) which involves a higher degree of risk and can be more volatile. They should only be considered as a long term investment. As a result of the expenses being charged wholly to capital, the distributable revenue of the fund may be higher, but the capital value of the fund may be eroded which may affect future performance. For these reasons, the purchase of units should not normally be regarded as a short term investment.

8 Report & Accounts This document is a short report for the Schroder Multi-Manager Cautious Managed Fund for the period ended 31 March The long form Report & Accounts for the fund are available on our website or upon written request to Schroders, FREEPOST, RLTZ-CHSY-HBUT, PO Box 1102, Chelmsford, Essex CM99 2XX. Other information With effect from 1 October 2013 the minimum initial investment for Z Income units and Z Accumulation units decreased from 3 million to 1 million. The information contained in this report is designed to enable unitholders to make an informed judgement on the activities of the fund during the period it covers and the results of those activities at the end of the period. For more information about the activities and performance of the fund during this and previous periods, please contact the Manager. The Prospectus, the Key Investor Information Document and details of investment charges and costs are available on request or can be downloaded from our website Schroders is required by the European Union Savings Directive to report payments to HM Revenue and Customs that are made by the fund to investors living in other European Union member states. Please remember that past performance is not a guide to future performance and it might not be repeated. The value of investments and the revenue from them may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Because of this, you are not certain to make a profit on your investments and you may lose money. For investors security, calls to Schroder Investor Services may be recorded. Manager: Schroder Unit Trusts Limited, 31 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7QA. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Trustee: J.P. Morgan Trustee and Depositary Company Limited, Chaseside, Bournemouth, BH7 7DA. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Independent Auditors: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Atria One, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EX. For further literature please contact Schroder Investor Services on or at investorservices@schroders.com, or visit our website at Issued in May 2014 by Schroder Unit Trusts Limited, 31 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7QA. Registered No: England. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. w35659 MR099BI14