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New Ireland Sentinel Fund

Multi-Asset

Managed Balanced (<65% Equity)

The fund aims to achieve an attractive risk adjusted return with the added benefit of 85% protection of the highest fund value (before fees and charges are deducted). Returns are earned through exposure to a diverse range of asset classes. The return and protection is provided by Bank of Ireland. The 85% protection comes at a cost, which will reduce any return, which is included in calculating the fund value.

The fund aims to achieve an attractive risk adjusted return with the added benefit of 85% protection of the fund value (before fees and charges are deducted). The return and protection is provided by Bank of Ireland. The 85% protection comes at a cost, which will reduce any return. Returns are earned through exposure to a diverse range of asset classes.

StatusOpen for Investment
SFDRArticle 6
ManagerAlan Casey, Fund Manager, Investment Markets

Risk rating

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112.10

EUR

+14.79 (+15.20%) past 3 year

as of 19 May 2026

Fund insights

Detailed information extracted from the fund factsheet.

Managed by Bank of Ireland Investment Markets

Capital protection

Protection mechanism

The fund provides 85% protection of the highest fund value (before fees and charges are deducted). The return and protection is provided by Bank of Ireland. The 85% protection comes at a cost, which will reduce any return, which is included in calculating the fund value.

Provider: Bank of Ireland

Manager commentary - March 2026

The conflict in Iran became the primary market driver in March, fuelling uncertainty over supply chain and energy stability. Equity markets sold off, energy prices surged, and inflation concerns returned. Bonds failed to act as a hedge and suffered, as market sentiment shifted to potential rate hikes. Commodities posted gains. All fund assets of equities, property, bonds, alternatives and gold were negative in March, while only cash was positive. Sentinel reduced risk during the month by reducing equity exposure as volatility rose. Tactically, a decision was made to increase exposure to cash rather than bonds.

- Alan Casey, Fund Manager, Investment Markets

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Ireland Sentinel Fund.

Sentinel Fund S3 S (closed to new business) is a mixed-asset fund that gains exposure to a diverse range of asset classes. Its portfolio can include equities, government and corporate bonds, property, alternatives, commodities and cash. The fund is designed to earn returns from this broad mix rather than from a single market.

Sentinel Fund S3 S (closed to new business) offers 85% protection of the highest fund value reached before fees and charges are deducted. The protection, and the return linked to it, is provided by Bank of Ireland. The protection is not free: its cost is built into the fund and reduces the return available to investors.

Sentinel Fund S3 S (closed to new business) is described as low to medium risk and is aimed at investors with a medium to long-term horizon of at least 5-7 years. It may appeal to someone looking for an attractive risk-adjusted return with some downside protection. The fund is closed to new business, so it is not available for new investors.

Sentinel Fund S3 S (closed to new business) combines diversified multi-asset exposure with a built-in capital protection feature. The fund can invest across several asset classes, including equities, bonds, property, alternatives, commodities and cash, while also seeking to preserve 85% of the highest fund value. That protection feature is designed to soften losses, although it reduces the return potential.

The main stated risk for Sentinel Fund S3 S (closed to new business) is sustainability risk. This means environmental, social or governance issues in the fund’s investments could affect their value or performance. Investors should also note that the capital protection comes at a cost, which can limit upside returns.

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