Barclays Global Markets Defensive Fund R Acc GBP

The Barclays Global Markets Defensive Fund is designed for long-term capital growth and income by predominantly allocating over 70% of its assets to passively managed funds, such as index funds and exchange-traded funds. These secondary funds mainly invest in fixed income securities like bonds issued by companies, governments, and international agencies, as well as short-term money-market instruments. Additionally, up to 30% of the fund's assets may be directly invested in fixed income, money-market instruments, equities, cash, deposits, and derivatives. This balanced approach ensures limited exposure to equity markets, keeping it within a defensive risk profile.