AMB VALUE TRUST FUND (AMBVTF)
Type of Fund Capital Growth Fund
Category of Fund Equity Fund
Trustee HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Berhad (001281-T)
External Investment Manager UOB-OSK Asset Management Sdn Bhd (219478-X)
Investment Philosophy Investment of AMBVTF will invest into securities which are trading below their intrinsic values. The Fund is structured to provide investors with capital growth in the medium to long term.

 
Investment Objective The primary objective of AMBVTF is to provide investors with capital growth through investments into securities that are trading at a discount to their intrinsic values, while minimising the risk in the medium to long term.

Any material change to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unit Holders’ approval.
 
Approved Fund Size of AMBVTF The approved fund size of AMBVTF is 675 million Units.
Investors' Profile

The ideal investor for this fund should have the following characteristics:
(i)   Willing to accept risks for returns presented by the equity and bond markets;
(ii)  Want to capitalise on the value investment approach when investing in equity and bond markets; and
(iii) Possess a long-term investment horizon in excess of 5 years.

The Fund is offered for purchase in several Classes with varying features. Suitability for an investor would therefore depend on:

  • Currency preference;
  • Whether they are retail or institutional investors; and
  • Preference for income-oriented or accumulation-oriented distribution policy
 
Benefits for Investors Provides investors with an alternative approach when investing in equity markets. Value Investments do not necessarily behave in a similar fashion when compared to growth oriented investments.

This is generally due to the fact that value funds are normally associated with neglected or “out-of-favour stocks” while growth funds are focused on stocks with the above average growth.
 
Class(es) of Units of the Fund Class A-MYR

Note: All the existing units of the Fund have been classified under "Class A-MYR"
Specific Benefits of Investing in AMBVTF Free Insurance Protection Coverage for AMBVTF
Eligible Unit Holders holding Class A-MYR Units of AMBVTF will be given free Group Personal Accident (GPA) insurance coverage. Unit Holders holding a minimum of 2,000 Units and above will automatically be covered under the GPA insurance coverage. The sum covered would be RM0.50 for every Unit held subject to a minimum investment of 2,000 Units and maximum coverage of RM200,000.
 

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 AMBVTF.

Affordability
For Class A-MYR, investors can invest with just RM500 as a minimum initial investment and subsequent investments can be made with a minimum of RM100.

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

EPF Members' Investment Scheme
The Manager is a unit trust management company under the EPF Members' Investment Scheme. For eligible Classes of the Fund, you may withdraw a portion of your EPF savings to invest, 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.

You may withdraw a portion of your EPF savings and invest in any Class of the Fund which is eligible under the EPF Members' Investmnet Scheme. Kindly refer to the Manager for eligibility status of Classes of the Fund approved by EPF for investment. By investing some of your EPF savings, you could stand to maximise the value of your retirement savings over the long-term.

Upon reaching the age of 55, investment under EPF Members' Investment Scheme will no longer be treated under the EPF Members' Investment Scheme and Unit Holders' existing investment will be converted into their own account of which Unit Holders may redeem directly.

Kindly note that investment via EPF Members' Investment Scheme is subject to EPF's terms and conditions and investors are encouraged to check on the related details accordingly.
Asset Allocation
  • 70% - 98% in equities
  • 2% - 30% in cash or bonds (or a combination of both)

The above asset allocation of the Fund is only indicative and will be reviewed from time to time depending on economic and market conditions.
 
Benchmark The performance of AMBVTF will be benchmarked against the FBM KLCI, which is obtainable from the Bursa Malaysia website.

 

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Investors are advised to read and understand the contents of the AMBVTF Prospectus dated 17 September 2012 and expires on 16 September 2013 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.