Defensive Income Fund. Sterling ( ) Class B (Acc) Objective. Performance (%) Key Facts

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1 Fund Range Defensive Income Fund Sterling ( ) Objective The fund is actively managed and invests primarily in fixed interest, as well as defensive equities and alternative assets. The fund aims to generate income over the long term. It invests in a variety of collective investment schemes to provide an overall defensive mix of income generating assets, and may also invest in transferable securities, money market instruments, exchange-traded funds, cash, and cash deposits. The Defensive Income Fund provides access to the discretionary management expertise and proven central investment process of. Key Facts Inception date* March 2015 Number of holdings (incl. cash) 23 Base currency Sterling ( ) Share class Minimum investment 1,000 Fund size 37.84m Identifiers ISIN SEDOL Fund structure Investment manager Legal structure Authorised Corporate Director Dealing frequency GB00BVCX4H81 BVCX4H8 Asset Management Limited Sub-fund of IFSL OEIC IFSL Daily NISA/SIPP eligible Yes Initial charge Up to 5% Ongoing charges (OCF) Annual management charge (AMC) 1.25% Ongoing charge** 1.97% Overall portfolio yield 3.21% Performance (%) IFSL Defensive Income Fund ( ) IA Mixed Investment 0-35% Shares -6 Feb-15 Aug-15 Feb-16 Aug-16 Feb-17 Aug-17 Feb month performance to 30 June (%) IFSL Defensive Income Fund ( ) IA Mixed Investment 0-35% Shares Relative performance Cumulative performance to (%) 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y Since inception* IFSL Defensive Income Fund ( ) IA Mixed Investment 0-35% Shares Relative performance Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Sources: IFSL and benchmark data provided by Morningstar. The performance shown above is for total return, net of all ongoing charges, bid-to-bid in sterling ( ) as at **Ongoing charge represents the direct costs of running a fund, which are deducted from the assets of the fund and provide a comparable number for the cost of investing. The annual management charge is included in the ongoing charge. The yield reflects distributions declared over the past twelve months as a percentage of the mid-market unit price, as at the date shown on an historic basis. All of the fund s expenses are charged to Capital.

2 Fund Range Defensive Income Fund For further information: T: E: W: brooksmacdonald.com Investment team Jonathan Webster-Smith Director, Head of Mark Shields Jim Mackie Ratings and awards Overall sector breakdown UK Fixed Interest 29.96% International Fixed Interest 15.55% UK Equities 11.98% North American Equities International & Thematic Equities 4.02% 9.10% Hedge Funds & Alternatives 11.24% Portfolio holdings Fund % Artemis Strategic Bond Fund 4.93 Fidelity MoneyBuilder Income Gross Fund 7.85 M&G Optimal Income Fund 2.98 PIMCO Sel UK Income Bond Fund 7.14 Royal London Sterling Credit Fund 7.06 AXA US Short Duration High Yield Fund 4.95 JPM Unconstrained Bond Fund 5.82 Jupiter Dynamic Bond 4.78 JOHCM UK Equity Income Fund 2.75 Liontrust Special Situations Fund 3.00 Royal London UK Equity Income Fund 3.20 Vanguard FTSE UK All Share Index UT 3.03 Fidelity Index US Fund 4.02 Guinness Global Equity Income 4.05 Lazard Global Listed Infras Eq Fd 5.05 Aviva Investors Multi-Strat Trgt Inc Fd 0.04 Investec Diversified Income Fund 5.09 Legg Mason WA Macro Opportunities Bd Fd 2.94 Neuberger Berman Uncorrelated Strats Fd 3.17 IFSL Defensive Cptl Fd 4.08 Cash This fund was analysed by Distribution Technology in Jan Structured Return 4.08% Cash 14.07% Important information All data provided by, unless otherwise stated, as at The information presented in this factsheet, including charges and performance, is for sterling Class B Shares and may differ for other share classes. Investment markets and conditions can change rapidly and as such the views expressed should not be taken as statements of fact, nor should reliance be placed on these views when making investment decisions. Prices will fluctuate and you may not get back your original investment. Changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value of an investment. Changes in interest rates may impact the value of fixed interest investments within the fund. The value of your investment may be impacted if the issuers of underlying fixed interest holdings default, or market perception of their credit risk changes. There are additional risks associated with investments in emerging or developing markets. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. FinaMetrica Pty Ltd. Risk tolerance scores were mapped to the funds strategic asset allocations as at The mappings are only for use by financial advisers licensed to use FinaMetrica s risk profiling system and do not constitute financial advice. Financial advisers must satisfy themselves that the funds current asset allocations reflect the risk/return expectations of the funds when mapped. does pay FinaMetrica for the mappings in the table however these mappings are calculated independently by FinaMetrica. The risk ratings set out in this document have been prepared by Distribution Technology Limited ( DT ) and are based on analyses conducted by DT in January This document is for information purposes only and should not be reproduced, copied or made available to others. It should neither be construed as a solicitation or an offer to purchase or sell investments or related financial instruments nor does it constitute advice or a recommendation and you should not make any investment decisions on the basis of it. This document has no regard for the specific investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any person or specific entity and contains only brief information on the fund. If you do not understand any part of the document or you require guidance please contact your professional adviser. Investment Fund Services Limited (IFSL) is the Authorised Corporate Director of the IFSL Fund. IFSL is registered in England No and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: Marlborough House, 59 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4QP. Copies of the Prospectus and Key Investor Information Documents are available from or can be requested as a paper copy by calling or writing to IFSL, Marlborough House, 59 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4QP. is a trading name of Group plc used by various companies in the group of companies. Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England No Registered office: 72 Welbeck Street London W1G 0AY. The fund referred to in this document may not be authorised or regulated by the local regulator in your jurisdiction. More information about the Group can be found at

3 Fund Range Cautious Growth Fund Sterling ( ) Objective The fund is actively managed and invests primarily in fixed interest and equity markets, largely through collective investment schemes. The fund aims to provide investors with longterm capital growth and income. It invests in a cautious mix of asset classes that may also include transferable securities, money market instruments, exchange-traded funds, cash, and cash deposits. The Cautious Growth Fund provides access to the discretionary management expertise and proven central investment process of. Key Facts Inception date* July 2011 Number of holdings (incl. cash) 23 Base currency Sterling ( ) Share class Minimum investment 1,000 Fund size m Identifiers ISIN SEDOL Fund structure Investment manager Legal structure Authorised Corporate Director Dealing frequency GB00B5W8NJ69 B5W8NJ6 Asset Management Limited Sub-fund of IFSL OEIC IFSL Daily NISA/SIPP eligible Yes Initial charge Up to 5% Ongoing charges (OCF) Annual management charge (AMC) 1.25% Ongoing charge** 1.92% Overall portfolio yield 2.69% Performance (%) IFSL Cautious Growth Fund ( ) IA Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares 0 Jun-13 Dec-13 Jun-14 Dec-14 Jun-15 Dec-15 Jun-16 Dec-16 Jun-17 Dec-17 Jun month performance to 30 June (%) IFSL Cautious Growth Fund ( ) IA Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares Relative performance Cumulative performance to (%) 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y Since inception* IFSL Cautious Growth Fund ( ) IA Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares Relative performance Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Sources: IFSL and benchmark data provided by Morningstar. The performance shown above is for total return, net of all ongoing charges, bid-to-bid in sterling ( ) as at **Ongoing charge represents the direct costs of running a fund, which are deducted from the assets of the fund and provide a comparable number for the cost of investing. The annual management charge is included in the ongoing charge. The yield reflects historic distributions declared over the past twelve months as a percentage of the mid-market unit price, as at the date shown and after the deduction of the funds expenses. All of the fund s expenses are charged to Income.

4 Fund Range Cautious Growth Fund For further information: T: E: W: brooksmacdonald.com Investment team Jonathan Webster-Smith Director, Head of Mark Shields Jim Mackie Ratings and awards Overall sector breakdown UK Fixed Interest 18.80% International Fixed Interest UK Equities 17.49% North American Equities European Equities Japan/Far East/Emerging International & Thematic Equities 7.64% 7.25% 4.30% 3.90% 10.44% Hedge Funds & Alternatives 13.06% Portfolio holdings Fund % Fidelity MoneyBuilder Income Gross Fund 7.33 IP Corporate Bond Fund 7.65 M&G Optimal Income Fund 3.82 AXA US Short Duration High Yield Fund 3.85 Jupiter Dynamic Bond 3.79 JOHCM UK Equity Income Fund 3.88 Liontrust Special Situations Fund 5.04 Royal London UK Equity Income Fund 4.27 Vanguard FTSE UK All Share Index UT 4.30 Fidelity Index US Fund 7.25 Schroder European Alpha Inc Fund (Hedged) 2.11 Schroder European Alpha Income Fund 2.19 L&G Asian Income Trust 3.90 Artemis Global Income Fund 3.17 Fundsmith Equity 4.30 Guinness Global Equity Income 2.97 Investec Diversified Income Fund 4.30 Neuberger Berman Uncorrelated Strats Fd 4.89 Old Mutual Global Equity Absolute Ret Fd 3.87 IFSL Defensive Cptl Fd 4.07 Cash This fund was analysed by Distribution Technology in Jan Structured Return 4.07% Cash 13.05% Important information All data provided by, unless otherwise stated, as at The information presented in this factsheet, including charges and performance, is for sterling Class B Shares and may differ for other share classes. Investment markets and conditions can change rapidly and as such the views expressed should not be taken as statements of fact, nor should reliance be placed on these views when making investment decisions. Prices will fluctuate and you may not get back your original investment. Changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value of an investment. Changes in interest rates may impact the value of fixed interest investments within the fund. The value of your investment may be impacted if the issuers of underlying fixed interest holdings default, or market perception of their credit risk changes. There are additional risks associated with investments in emerging or developing markets. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. FinaMetrica Pty Ltd. Risk tolerance scores were mapped to the funds strategic asset allocations as at The mappings are only for use by financial advisers licensed to use FinaMetrica s risk profiling system and do not constitute financial advice. Financial advisers must satisfy themselves that the funds current asset allocations reflect the risk/return expectations of the funds when mapped. does pay FinaMetrica for the mappings in the table however these mappings are calculated independently by FinaMetrica. The risk ratings set out in this document have been prepared by Distribution Technology Limited ( DT ) and are based on analyses conducted by DT in January This document is for information purposes only and should not be reproduced, copied or made available to others. It should neither be construed as a solicitation or an offer to purchase or sell investments or related financial instruments nor does it constitute advice or a recommendation and you should not make any investment decisions on the basis of it. This document has no regard for the specific investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any person or specific entity and contains only brief information on the fund. If you do not understand any part of the document or you require guidance please contact your professional adviser. Investment Fund Services Limited (IFSL) is the Authorised Corporate Director of the IFSL Fund. IFSL is registered in England No and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: Marlborough House, 59 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4QP. Copies of the Prospectus and Key Investor Information Documents are available from or can be requested as a paper copy by calling or writing to IFSL, Marlborough House, 59 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4QP. is a trading name of Group plc used by various companies in the group of companies. Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England No Registered office: 72 Welbeck Street London W1G 0AY. The fund referred to in this document may not be authorised or regulated by the local regulator in your jurisdiction. More information about the Group can be found at

5 Fund Range Balanced Fund Sterling ( ) Objective The fund is actively managed and invests primarily in a variety of collective investment schemes that include significant UK and international equity exposure. The fund aims to provide investors with a combination of income and capital growth over the long term. The fund invests in a diversified mix of asset classes, and in addition to its significant equity exposure it can also invest in fixed income securities, alternative investments, transferable securities, money market instruments, exchange-traded funds, cash and cash deposits. The Balanced Fund provides access to the discretionary management expertise and proven central investment process of. Key Facts Inception date December 2004 Fund strategy change* July 2011 Number of holdings (incl. cash) 25 Base currency Sterling ( ) Share class Minimum investment 1,000 Fund size m Identifiers ISIN SEDOL Fund structure Investment manager GB00B054QG49 B054QG4 Asset Management Limited Performance (%) IFSL Balanced Fund ( ) IA Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares 0 Jun-13 Dec-13 Jun-14 Dec-14 Jun-15 Dec-15 Jun-16 Dec-16 Jun-17 Dec-17 Jun month performance to 30 June (%) IFSL Balanced Fund ( ) IA Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares Relative performance Cumulative performance to (%) 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y Since inception* IFSL Balanced Fund ( ) IA Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares Relative performance Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Sources: IFSL and benchmark data provided by Morningstar. The performance shown above is for total return, net of all ongoing charges, bid-to-bid in sterling ( ) as at *Please note: on , following a shareholder vote, the fund changed its name and investment objective. In the cumulative performance table, since inception means since Legal structure Authorised Corporate Director Dealing frequency Sub-fund of IFSL OEIC IFSL Daily NISA/SIPP eligible Yes Initial charge Up to 5% Ongoing charges (OCF) Annual management charge (AMC) 1.25% Ongoing charge** 2.03% Overall portfolio yield 2.19% **Ongoing charge represents the direct costs of running a fund, which are deducted from the assets of the fund and provide a comparable number for the cost of investing. The annual management charge is included in the ongoing charge. The yield reflects historic distributions declared over the past twelve months as a percentage of the mid-market unit price, as at the date shown and after the deduction of the funds expenses. All of the fund s expenses are charged to Income.

6 Fund Range Balanced Fund For further information: T: E: W: brooksmacdonald.com Investment team Jonathan Webster-Smith Director, Head of Mark Shields Jim Mackie Ratings and awards This fund was analysed by Distribution Technology in Jan Overall sector breakdown UK Fixed Interest 13.29% UK Equities 21.31% North American Equities 11.90% European Equities Japan/Far East/Emerging Market Equities International & Thematic Equities Hedge Funds & Alternatives Structured Return Cash 5.76% 8.96% 19.15% 6.99% 6.01% 6.62% Portfolio holdings Fund % Fidelity MoneyBuilder Income Gross Fund 4.71 M&G Optimal Income Fund 4.85 PIMCO Sel UK Income Bond Fund 3.73 JOHCM UK Equity Income Fund 3.78 Liontrust Special Situations Fund 4.06 Man GLG Undervalued Assets Fund 3.86 River and Mercantile UK Eq Smlr Coms Fd 2.14 Royal London UK Equity Income Fund 2.75 Vanguard FTSE UK All Share Index UT 4.72 Fidelity Index US Fund 9.05 Old Mutual North American Equity Fund (Hedged) 2.85 RWC European Fund 2.94 Schroder European Alpha Inc Fund (Hedged) 2.82 GS Japan Equity Partners Portfolio 4.84 Schroder ISF Asian Total Return 4.12 Artemis Global Income Fund 4.16 Fundsmith Equity 3.28 Polar Capital Funds Plc - Gobal Tech Fund 3.02 Polar Capital Healthcare Opps 3.09 SLI Global Smaller Companies Fund 5.60 Investec Diversified Income Fund 3.04 Old Mutual Global Equity Absolute Ret Fd 3.95 AHFM Defined Returns 1.97 IFSL Defensive Cptl Fd 4.04 Cash 6.62 Important information All data provided by, unless otherwise stated, as at The information presented in this factsheet, including charges and performance, is for sterling Class B Shares and may differ for other share classes. Investment markets and conditions can change rapidly and as such the views expressed should not be taken as statements of fact, nor should reliance be placed on these views when making investment decisions. Prices will fluctuate and you may not get back your original investment. Changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value of an investment. Changes in interest rates may impact the value of fixed interest investments within the fund. The value of your investment may be impacted if the issuers of underlying fixed interest holdings default, or market perception of their credit risk changes. There are additional risks associated with investments in emerging or developing markets. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. FinaMetrica Pty Ltd. Risk tolerance scores were mapped to the funds strategic asset allocations as at The mappings are only for use by financial advisers licensed to use FinaMetrica s risk profiling system and do not constitute financial advice. Financial advisers must satisfy themselves that the funds current asset allocations reflect the risk/return expectations of the funds when mapped. does pay FinaMetrica for the mappings in the table however these mappings are calculated independently by FinaMetrica. The risk ratings set out in this document have been prepared by Distribution Technology Limited ( DT ) and are based on analyses conducted by DT in January This document is for information purposes only and should not be reproduced, copied or made available to others. It should neither be construed as a solicitation or an offer to purchase or sell investments or related financial instruments nor does it constitute advice or a recommendation and you should not make any investment decisions on the basis of it. This document has no regard for the specific investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any person or specific entity and contains only brief information on the fund. If you do not understand any part of the document or you require guidance please contact your professional adviser. Investment Fund Services Limited (IFSL) is the Authorised Corporate Director of the IFSL Fund. IFSL is registered in England No and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: Marlborough House, 59 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4QP. Copies of the Prospectus and Key Investor Information Documents are available from or can be requested as a paper copy by calling or writing to IFSL, Marlborough House, 59 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4QP. is a trading name of Group plc used by various companies in the group of companies. Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England No Registered office: 72 Welbeck Street London W1G 0AY. The fund referred to in this document may not be authorised or regulated by the local regulator in your jurisdiction. More information about the Group can be found at

7 Fund Range Strategic Growth Fund Sterling ( ) Objective The fund is actively managed and invests primarily, but not exclusively, in global equities largely through collective investment schemes. The fund aims to generate capital growth over the longer term. The fund also invests in a small diversified mix of asset classes including fixed income securities, alternative investments, transferable securities, money market instruments, exchange-traded funds, cash and cash deposits. The Strategic Growth Fund provides access to the discretionary management expertise and proven central investment process of. Key Facts Inception date* March 2015 Number of holdings (incl. cash) 27 Base currency Sterling ( ) Share class Minimum investment 1,000 Fund size 31.62m Identifiers ISIN SEDOL Fund structure Investment manager Legal structure Authorised Corporate Director Dealing frequency GB00BDX8Y988 BDX8Y98 Asset Management Limited Sub-fund of IFSL OEIC IFSL Daily NISA/SIPP eligible Yes Initial charge Up to 5% Ongoing charges (OCF) Annual management charge (AMC) 1.25% Ongoing charge** 2.14% Overall portfolio yield 1.70% Performance (%) IFSL Strategic Growth Fund ( ) IA Flexible Investment -10 Nov-15 Feb-16 May-16 Aug-16 Nov-16 Feb-17 May-17 Aug-17 Nov-17 Feb-18 May month performance to 30 June (%) IFSL Strategic Growth Fund ( ) IA Flexible Investment Relative performance Cumulative performance to (%) 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y Since inception* IFSL Strategic Growth Fund ( ) IA Flexible Investment Relative performance Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Sources: IFSL and benchmark data provided by Morningstar. The performance shown above is for total return, net of all ongoing charges, bid-to-bid in sterling ( ) as at **Ongoing charge represents the direct costs of running a fund, which are deducted from the assets of the fund and provide a comparable number for the cost of investing. The annual management charge is included in the ongoing charge. The yield reflects historic distributions declared over the past twelve months as a percentage of the mid-market unit price, as at the date shown and after the deduction of the funds expenses. All of the fund s expenses are charged to Income.

8 Fund Range Strategic Growth Fund For further information: T: E: W: brooksmacdonald.com Investment team Overall sector breakdown Portfolio holdings International Fixed Interest 3.88% Fund % Jonathan Webster-Smith Director, Head of Mark Shields Jim Mackie Ratings and awards This fund was analysed by Distribution Technology in Jan UK Equities 24.15% North American Equities 17.95% European Equities Japan/Far East/Emerging Market Equities International & Thematic Equities Hedge Funds & Alternatives Structured Return Cash 6.09% 13.97% 18.72% 5.80% 3.88% 5.59% Neuberger Berman Shrt Dur Hi Yld Bd 3.88 JOHCM UK Equity Income Fund 3.79 Liontrust Special Situations Fund 3.91 Majedie UK Income Fund 2.79 Man GLG Undervalued Assets Fund 3.93 MI Chelverton UK Equity Growth Fund 2.05 Old Mutual UK Dynamic Equity Fund 2.70 Vanguard FTSE UK All Share Index UT 4.98 Fidelity Index US Fund Hermes US Smid Equity Fund 3.79 Old Mutual North American Equity Fund (Hedged) 2.91 JOHCM Continental European 2.88 LF Miton European Opportunities Fund 3.21 Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets Gr Fd 2.82 Baillie Gifford Japanese Smaller Coms Fd 2.99 GS Japan Equity Partners Portfolio 2.84 Schroder ISF Asian Total Return 5.32 Fundsmith Equity 3.59 Polar Capital Healthcare Opps 3.21 River and Mercantile Global Recovery Fd 4.84 Scottish Mortgage Inv Tr 2.99 SLI Global Smaller Companies Fund 4.09 Investec Diversified Income Fund 2.96 Old Mutual Global Equity Absolute Ret Fd 2.84 AHFM Defined Returns 0.94 IFSL Defensive Cptl Fd 2.94 Cash 5.59 Important information All data provided by, unless otherwise stated, as at The information presented in this factsheet, including charges and performance, is for sterling Class B Shares and may differ for other share classes. Investment markets and conditions can change rapidly and as such the views expressed should not be taken as statements of fact, nor should reliance be placed on these views when making investment decisions. Prices will fluctuate and you may not get back your original investment. Changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value of an investment. Changes in interest rates may impact the value of fixed interest investments within the fund. The value of your investment may be impacted if the issuers of underlying fixed interest holdings default, or market perception of their credit risk changes. There are additional risks associated with investments in emerging or developing markets. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. FinaMetrica Pty Ltd. Risk tolerance scores were mapped to the funds strategic asset allocations as at The mappings are only for use by financial advisers licensed to use FinaMetrica s risk profiling system and do not constitute financial advice. Financial advisers must satisfy themselves that the funds current asset allocations reflect the risk/return expectations of the funds when mapped. does pay FinaMetrica for the mappings in the table however these mappings are calculated independently by FinaMetrica. The risk ratings set out in this document have been prepared by Distribution Technology Limited ( DT ) and are based on analyses conducted by DT in January This document is for information purposes only and should not be reproduced, copied or made available to others. It should neither be construed as a solicitation or an offer to purchase or sell investments or related financial instruments nor does it constitute advice or a recommendation and you should not make any investment decisions on the basis of it. This document has no regard for the specific investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any person or specific entity and contains only brief information on the fund. If you do not understand any part of the document or you require guidance please contact your professional adviser. Investment Fund Services Limited (IFSL) is the Authorised Corporate Director of the IFSL Fund. IFSL is registered in England No and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: Marlborough House, 59 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4QP. Copies of the Prospectus and Key Investor Information Documents are available from or can be requested as a paper copy by calling or writing to IFSL, Marlborough House, 59 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4QP. is a trading name of Group plc used by various companies in the group of companies. Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England No Registered office: 72 Welbeck Street London W1G 0AY. The fund referred to in this document may not be authorised or regulated by the local regulator in your jurisdiction. More information about the Group can be found at