Pension Portfolio Four Pension PDF Factsheet

1 FACTSHEET30 November 2021 Pension FundScottish Widows Pension Portfolio four Pension (Series 2)Global Fixed Fixed Emerging Fixed Aim The Fund aims to deliver long-term growth by investing in other funds. The Fund invests with an emphasis on fixed interest securities, with the remainder in equities including a small proportion in listed property securities, by investing predominately in passive* index tracking funds. A small proportion may be actively managed. The fixed interest securities can be in sterling or other currencies, including emerging markets, and may be issued by governments or companies. The equity investments cover a mix of geographic regions and can include the UK, other developed markets and emerging markets.

2 The property securities can be in the UK and overseas. The Fund may also invest a small proportion in cash. Non-sterling investment may be hedged back to sterling. Hedging aims to reduce the effect of fluctuations in the exchange rates between the currency of the asset and the currency of the Fund. This Fund will be reviewed periodically by Scottish Widows. In future the Fund could be invested in different funds and additional asset types, though the Fund will continue to invest with an emphasis on fixed interest securities. *Passive management is where the fund manager aims to match a benchmark index and will buy, sell or hold investments depending on the components of that index. Active management is where the fund manager seeks to add value by making decisions on which investments to buy, sell or hold depending on, for example company, market or economic factors.

3 Asset Allocation (as at 30/09/2021)The composition of asset mix and asset allocation may change at any time and exclude cash unless otherwise statedSeries 2 Unit Launch Date06/02/2006 Fund Size 9, Consumer Price Index + 1%ISINGB00B09 CCX34 MEX IDSWLFE2 SEDOLB09 CCX3 Manager NamePhilip ChandlerManager Since07/02/2020 This document is provided for the purpose of information only. This Factsheet is intended for individuals who are familiar with investment terminology. Please contact your financial adviser if you need an explanation of the terms used. This material should not be relied upon as sufficient information to support an investment decision. The Portfolio data on this Factsheet is updated on a quarterly StatementA portion of the equities allocation is invested in a climate transition fund to take account of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations.

4 The allocation also includes Real Estate Investment Trusts to gain exposure to property. Funds with an allocation to global fixed interest now benefit from diversification through a small allocation to Emerging Market Government Debt. Due to the update scheduling of the CPI benchmark, Monthly Factsheets will illustrate the latest CPI Performance as at the point of production ( with a one month lag). Quarter End Factsheets however will be synchronised with the latest quarter end CPI Fund InformationTop Ten Holdings (as at 30/09/2021)ABERDEEN GLOBAL CREDIT WIDOWS CORPORATE BOND TRACKER ACS US EQTY ACS UK EQUITY AUT EUROPE EX UK EQUITY TRACKER GLOBAL PROPERTY CLIMATE TRANSITION WORLD EQUITY MPF EMERGING MARKETS LIQUIDITY AUT ASIA PACIFIC EX-JAPAN EQUITY 1 Pension Portfolio four PensionUK Consumer Price Index + 1%Past PerformanceThe Performance of the Pension Portfolio Fund four is shown relative to the UK Consumer Prices Index plus 1%.

5 CPI is a standard measure of price inflation in the UK. This aims to help customers see how their Pension pot is performing compared to changes in the cost of living over time. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Investment value and income from it may fall as well as rise, as a result of market and currency movements. You may not get back the amount originally Performance30/09/2020 - 30/09/202130/09/2019 - 30/09/202030/09/2018 - 30/09/201930/09/2017 - 30/09/201830/09/2016 - 30/09/2017 Scottish Widows Pension Portfolio four Pension (Series 2) Consumer Price Index + 1% is shown as unavailable if prior to the launch of Performance30/10/2021 - 30/11/202130/08/2021 - 30/11/202130/11/2020 - 30/11/202130/11/2018 - 30/11/202130/11/2016 - 30/11/2021 Scottish Widows Pension Portfolio four Pension (Series 2) Consumer Price Index + 1% : FE fundinfo as at 30/11/2021 Performance figures are in Sterling on a single pricing basis, with income (where applicable) reinvested net of UK tax and net of total annual fund charges.

6 These figures do not include any initial charge or other product charge(s) that may be Morningstar Rating-Morningstar Analyst Rating-FE fundinfo Crown RatingFund Rating Information The FE fundinfo Crown Rating relates to this fund. However, the Morningstar ratings are based on the underlying fund. These are supplied by the respective independent ratings agencies and are the latest available at the time this Factsheet was issued. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future InformationThe views, opinions and forecasts expressed in this document are those of the fund manager. Investment markets and conditions can change rapidly and as such the views expressed should not be taken as statement of fact, nor should reliance be placed on these views when making investment decisions.

7 Scottish Widows 69 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 1HL Not all products have access to this fund, please refer to the relevant product literature. Full terms and conditions are available on request from us using the contact details provided. Charges, terms and the selection of funds we make available may change. Information on the general and specific risks associated with investing in this fund is available in the relevant fund guide, or KIID where applicable. We may change the investment approach rating for the fund. All information is sourced from Scottish Widows or the relevant fund management group unless otherwise Fund Manager ReviewDeveloped market shares were flat in the third quarter as declines in September erased earlier gains.

8 Emerging market equities underperformed amid a market sell in China. US equities notched up a small positive return in the quarter. Strong earnings had lifted US stocks in the run up to August, when the Federal Reserve seemed to strike a dovish tone, confirming its hesitance to tighten policy too fast. However, growth and inflation concerns late in the quarter meant US equities retraced their steps in September. Eurozone equities were also flat. The energy sector was one of the strongest performers, as was information technology with semiconductor-related stocks seeing a robust advance. UK equities rose with the market driven by a variety of factors. While there were some clear sector winners (such as energy on the back of a recovery in crude oil prices) the difference between the best and worst-performing stocks, or dispersion, was quite marked.

9 The Japanese equity market achieved a total return of for the quarter. Emerging market equities declined in the quarter. In the bond markets, US and European government yields were unchanged for the quarter as an initial decline reversed in September amid a hawkish shift from central banks and continuing inflationary pressure. The UK underperformed, with a significant rise in yields on increased expectations for monetary policy tightening. The US 10-year Treasury yield finished at , one basis point (bps) higher. Yields fell initially, as the rapid economic recovery appeared to be moderating. However, as the market s focus turned to rising inflation and the prospect of the withdrawal of monetary policy support, yields rose back to similar levels seen at the beginning of the quarter.

10 The Federal Reserve (Fed) became increasingly hawkish, suggesting that asset purchase tapering could start as early as November and that it could be wound up by mid-2022, earlier than expected. The UK 10-year yield increased from to , with the move occurring in September. In Europe, the German 10-year yield was one bps lower at Italy s 10-year yield finished 4bps higher at Chandler 30/09/2021 The views, opinions and forecasts expressed in this document are those of the fund management house. Investment markets and conditions can change rapidly and as such the views expressed should not be taken as statements of fact, nor should reliance be placed on these views when making investment 16 Mar 18 Jun 19 Sep 20 Nov 210%20%40%30/11/2016 - 29/10/2021 Powered by data from FE fundinfoScottish Widows Limited.