Ongoing charges (OGC) calculations are required for the UCITS KIIDs. The UCITS regulation requires that โa single figure shall be shown for charges taken from the UCITS over a year, to be known as the โongoing chargesโ, representing all annual charges and other payments taken from the assets of the UCITS over the defined period and based on the figures for the preceding year.โ A statement is also required โthat the ongoing charges figure is based on the last yearโs expenses, for the year ending (month/ year).โ
There are three scenarios where estimated figures can be used in lieu of the actual calculation: