Standard Life Property
Property
The Standard Life Property Fund invests fully in the abrdn Real Estate Feeder Fund. The aim of abrdn Real Estate Feeder Fund is summarised below. The Fund aims to generate income and some growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in property and property-related assets. Portfolio securities - Overall investment in property and property-related assets will typically be expected to be in the region of 80%-90% of the total fund value. - The fund will typically aim to hold 45% in direct UK property. - The fund will typically aim to hold 45% in global indirect exposure to property through REITs, exchange traded funds and shares of companies engaged in property and property related activities. - The fund may also invest in short term government bonds such as gilts, money-market instruments and cash. Typically at least 95% of the non euro assets will be hedged back to euro. Selling property can be a lengthy process so investors in the fund should be aware that they may not be able to sell their investment when they want to. The Fund and its holdings may use derivatives for the purpose of efficient portfolio management, reduction of risk or to meet its respective investment objective if this is permitted and appropriate.
The fund aims to provide income and capital growth by investing predominantly in UK real commercial property, selected from across the retail, office, industrial and other sectors. The fund is actively managed and will typically invest in a mix of freehold and leasehold properties. The fund may also invest in other property related assets including shares, bonds and other property funds. The fund may also invest in cash, short term government bonds as well as gilts. Typically at least 95% of the non euro assets will be hedged back to euro. Selling property can be a lengthy process so investors in the fund should be aware that they may not be able to sell their investment when they want to.
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225.44
EUR
-26.17 (-10.40%) past 3 year
as of 19 May 2026Industrial - SE
30.8%
Industrial - Rest of UK
13.3%
Offices - Rest of UK
11.8%
Offices - Rest of SE
9.5%
Std Retail - SE
8.9%
Std Retail - Rest of UK
6.8%
Retail Warehouse
6.7%
Other
6.0%
Shopping Centre
3.2%
Offices - West End/Mid Town
3.0%
Fund insights
Detailed information extracted from the fund factsheet.
Underlying fund: abrdn Real Estate Feeder Fund
Managed by abrdn
Typically at least 95% of the non euro assets will be hedged back to euro.
The Fund and its holdings may use derivatives for the purpose of efficient portfolio management, reduction of risk or to meet its respective investment objective if this is permitted and appropriate. The use of derivatives carries the risk of reduced liquidity, substantial loss and increased volatility in adverse market conditions, such as a failure amongst market participants. The use of derivatives may result in the fund being leveraged and in these market conditions the effect of leverage will be to magnify losses. The fund does not make extensive use of derivatives.
ESG & sustainability
The fund is managed using an investment process that integrates environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors but does not promote ESG characteristics or have specific sustainable investment objectives. This means that while ESG factors and risks are considered, they may or may not impact portfolio construction. abrdn, the Investment Manager of the fund, integrates sustainability risks and opportunities into its research, analysis and investment decision-making process. abrdn believes that the consideration of sustainability risks and opportunities of a company can have a material impact on a company’s competitive position and future success and as such on long-term investment returns for investors. abrdn’s ESG integration requires, in addition to its inclusion in the investment decision making process, appropriate monitoring of sustainability considerations in risk management, portfolio monitoring, engagement and stewardship activities. abrdn also engages with policymakers on ESG and stewardship matters. Combining the integration of sustainability risks and opportunities with broader monitoring and engagement activities may affect the value of investments and therefore returns.
Capital protection
The fund employs a single swinging pricing methodology to protect against the dilution impact of transaction costs. Due to the high transaction charges associated with the fund’s assets, a change in the pricing basis will result in a significant movement in the fund’s published price.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Standard Life Property.
The Standard Life Property Fund invests fully in the abrdn Real Estate Feeder Fund. That underlying fund aims to generate income and some growth over the long term by investing in property and property-related assets. It typically targets about 80% to 90% of the portfolio in property-related investments, including direct UK property and global exposure through REITs and property companies.
The Standard Life Property Fund is geared toward both UK and global property exposure, through its investment in the abrdn Real Estate Feeder Fund. The fund typically aims to hold around 45% in direct UK property and around 45% in global indirect property exposure via REITs, ETFs and shares in property-related companies. This means investors get a mix of physical buildings and listed property investments across different markets.
The Standard Life Property Fund is designed for investors seeking income and some growth over the long term, with a recommended holding period of 5 years or more. It may suit investors who are comfortable with property-market ups and downs and who do not need immediate access to their money. Commercial property is less liquid than shares or bonds, which means it can take longer to sell and investors may not be able to withdraw when they want to.
The Standard Life Property Fund has several key risks linked to property investing. These include liquidity risk, because property can be slow to sell; property valuation risk, because valuations are based on the valuer’s judgment; and concentration risk, because the fund is focused on a particular sector and region. It can also use derivatives, which are financial contracts that can magnify losses if markets move against the fund.
The Standard Life Property Fund typically hedges at least 95% of its non-euro assets back to euro. Currency hedging means the fund tries to reduce the impact of exchange-rate movements on returns for euro-based investors. This can help limit fluctuations caused by foreign currencies, although it does not remove all investment risk.
Standard Life Property
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