Aberdeen Property Shares

This fund, in line with the UK property shares in which it invests, had a torrid time in 2007, down nearly 40%.  Yet as the reporting of the problems in the UK property sector reached a crescendo late in 2007, positive signs were beginning to emerge, not the least of which were valuations pricing in armageddon.  A tactical buy for a decent bounce.  

Unlike bricks and mortar, this is a medium risk fund as it is much more volatile.  It might represent up to 5% of your portfolio. 

To provide long term total return, from a diversified portfolio of property company securities or companies which derive a significant proportion of their revenues or profits from equities which have a significant proportion of their assets in property. Holdings will be concentrated in the United Kingdom, though investment overseas is permitted. On 21 April 2006, Aberdeen Property Share Fund was created as a sub-fund of the Aberdeen Investment Funds ICVC by the conversion of Aberdeen Property Share Unit Trust. The historical track record reflects that of Aberdeen Property Share Unit Trust. Long term performance is based on Aberdeen Property Share Unit Trust launched 01/10/1990.