Standard Life UK Equity
Equity UK
The Standard Life UK Equity is an actively managed pension fund which has made a return of 31.9% over the past 3 years (as of 19 May 2026).
The Standard Life UK Equity Fund invests in the abrdn UK Equity Enhanced Index Fund. The aim of the abrdn UK Equity Enhanced Index Fund is summarised below. The Fund aims to generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in UK equities (company shares). The fund will invest at least 70% in UK Equities. The fund may also invest in other funds (including those managed by abrdn), cash and assets that can be turned into cash quickly. Income received by the fund will be reinvested and reflected in the unit price of the fund.
The fund aims to provide long term growth and is designed for investors who are looking for exposure to the UK equity market by investing in a diversified portfolio of UK equity asset. The fund invests predominantly in the shares of large and medium sized companies listed on the UK stock markets and is actively managed by our investment team, who will select stocks to try to take advantage of opportunities they have identified.
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442.80
EUR
+103.23 (+30.40%) past 3 year
Performance data last updated: 19 May 2026Financials
14.8%
Consumer Staples
14.4%
Health Care
12.4%
Industrials
11.9%
Consumer Discretionary
11.0%
Materials
10.4%
Energy
9.6%
Other
7.6%
Communication Services
4.4%
Utilities
3.5%
ASTRAZENECA
DIAGEO
HSBC
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL
BP
UNILEVER
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
RIO TINTO
VODAFONE
UK Equities
96.70%
Cash
3.30%
Fund insights
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Underlying fund: abrdn UK Equity Enhanced Index Fund
Managed by Aberdeen Investments
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 can use derivatives in order to meet its investment objective or to protect from price and currency movements. This may result in gains or losses that are greater than the original amount invested. Derivatives are financial instruments which derive their value from an underlying asset, such as a company share or a bond, and are used routinely in global financial markets. Used correctly, derivatives offer an effective and cost-efficient way of investing in financial markets. However, derivatives can lead to increased volatility of returns in a fund, thus requiring a robust and extensive risk management process. Some derivatives give rise to increased potential for loss where the fund’s counterparty defaults in meeting its payment obligations. The fund does make extensive use of derivatives.
ESG & sustainability
This 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. Furthermore, investments within this Fund do not take into account the EU Taxonomy criteria for environmentally sustainable economic activities. Aberdeen Investments, the Investment Manager of the fund, integrates sustainability risks and opportunities into its research, analysis and investment decision-making process. Aberdeen Investments 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. Aberdeen Investments’ 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. Aberdeen Investments 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.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Standard Life UK Equity.
The Standard Life UK Equity Fund invests in the abrdn UK Equity Enhanced Index Fund, which aims to grow over the long term by investing in UK company shares. It will invest at least 70% in UK equities and may also hold other funds, cash and assets that can be turned into cash quickly. The fund is focused on the UK market, so its returns will be driven mainly by UK-listed companies.
The Standard Life UK Equity Fund is designed for investors with a long-term horizon of 5 years or more. Its equity focus means it is intended for people who can tolerate ups and downs in share prices over time. Because it invests mainly in UK equities, it may be better suited to investors looking for UK market exposure rather than broad global diversification.
The Standard Life UK Equity Fund carries equity risk, currency risk, counterparty risk, liquidity risk and derivatives risk. Equity risk means share prices can move sharply up or down, which can affect the fund's value. Currency risk means changes in exchange rates can help or hurt returns when investments are exposed to foreign currencies, while counterparty risk means a trading partner could fail to meet its obligations.
The Standard Life UK Equity Fund makes extensive use of derivatives, including for efficient portfolio management, reducing risk and meeting its investment objective. It may also use derivatives to protect against price and currency movements. Derivatives are financial contracts linked to another asset, and they can increase gains or losses, so they add extra risk if markets move against the fund.
The Standard Life UK Equity Fund is invested across a range of UK sectors, including Financials, Health Care, Industrials, Consumer Staples, Energy, Materials, Consumer Discretionary, Utilities and Cash. Its top holdings include HSBC, AstraZeneca, Shell, GSK, Rolls-Royce, Unilever, British American Tobacco, BP, Rio Tinto and National Grid. This gives the fund exposure to some of the UK's largest and best-known listed companies.
Standard Life UK Equity
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