AMB ENHANCED BOND TRUST FUND (AMBEBTF)
Type of Fund Income and Growth Fund
Category of Fund Bond Fund
Trustee Malaysian Trustees Berhad (21666-V)
External Investment Manager CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (304078-K)
(with effect from April 1, 2009)
Investment Philosophy AMBEBTF will invest in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, with a view of enhancing the overall Fund’s return through equity market participation in selected stocks listed on the Bursa Malaysia.

 
Investment Objective To provide investors with a stable income stream and an opportunity for capital appreciation over the medium to long term horizon.

Any material change to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unit Holders’ approval.
 
Approved Fund Size of AMBEBTF The approved fund size of AMBEBTF is 500 million Units.
Investors' Profile The Fund is suitable for investors with the following profile: -
  • Seeking a conservative investment approach but willing to exploit opportunities presented in the capital markets; and
  • Possessing an investment horizon in excess of 5 years.
 
Benefits for Investors Access to investment
The Fund seeks to achieve its objective through a policy of diversified investment in convertible debt securities, redeemable debt securities, government backed bonds/securities, rated private debt securities, money market instruments and equities listed on the Bursa Securities.

Given the asset mix, the Fund is designed to provide investors with affordable access to a portfolio of fixed income securities with an equity exposure to improve yields. The Fund is primarily suited to investors who prefer more stable investment returns than those provided by equity funds and those who are conservative with a need to receive steady income.

Initial and subsequent outlay
Only a small initial outlay and subsequent investment is required to build a well-diversified bond portfolio as compared to investing in the aforesaid instruments directly.

Other Benefits
Additionally, the Fund seeks to enhance the returns of the portfolio through participation in equities market in selected stocks listed on the Bursa Securities. The equity investment will also help in the Fund’s diversification and reduce the overall portfolio risk of the Fund.
 
Specific Benefits of Investing in AMBEBTF Regular Savings Plan
You have the opportunity to invest through standing instruction. This plan makes regular savings easy and allows you to arrange transfers from your bank account to invest in AMBEBTF.
 

Affordability
Investors can invest with just RM1,000 as a minimum initial investment and subsequent investments can be made with a minimum of RM500.

Accessibility
Investors can easily access any Distribution Branches to perform any enquiry or transaction.

EPF Members Investment Scheme
The Manager is a unit trust management company under the EPF Members Investment Scheme. You may withdraw a portion of your EPF savings to invest in AMBEBTF, which may provide you the opportunity to reap capital growth, thus increasing the value of your EPF Account 1 Retirement Savings, subject to rules and regulations of the EPF Members Investment Scheme from time to time.
Asset Allocation
  • Minimum 85% in fixed income securities and money market
  • Maximum 15% in equities listed on the Bursa Malaysia
 
Benchmark The performance of AMBEBTF will be benchmarked against 100% of the Quantshop MGS Index, which is obtainable from the Quantshop website at www.quantshop.com.
 

 

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Investors are advised to read and understand the contents of the Master Prospectus dated 17 September 2011 and expires on 16 September 2012 before investing. This prospectus has been registered and lodged with the Securities Commission. Among others, investor should consider the fees and charges involved. The price of units and distributors payable, if any, may go down as well as up. Past performance of the fund should not be taken as indicative of its future performance. Units will only be issued on receipt of an application form referred to in and accompanying the Prospectus, which can be obtained at Amanah Mutual Berhad, Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad, any Maybank and Bank Rakyat distribution branches.