AMB ENHANCED BOND TRUST FUND (AMBEBTF)
Type of Fund Income and Growth Fund
Category of Fund Bond Fund
Trustee Malaysian Trustees Berhad (21666-V)
Investment Manager CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (304078-K)
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 The investment objective of AMBEBTF is to provide 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.
Investor 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 securities listed on the Bursa Malaysia.

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 Malaysia. 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 The Fund may invest a minimum of 85% of its Net Asset Value in fixed income securities and money market and no more than 15% in equities listed on the Bursa Malaysia. If the market outlook is bearish, then the Fund will have all its assets in fixed income securities and money market.
The equity and fixed income allocation may be reduced to below the minimum levels indicated at the discretion of the Manager only during exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances would include situations:
  1. Where there is a sharp downturn in the equity market;
  2. When there is high risk of capital loss on fixed income instruments due to interest rate fluctuations;
  3. When there is insufficient liquidity in either equity or fixed income instruments for the Fund to transact efficiently;
    4. and/or
  4. When there is redemption affecting the liquidity position of the Fund.
 
Performance Benchmark The performance of AMBEBTF is benchmarked against 100% of the RAM quantshop MGS Bond Index (Medium 3-7), which is obtainable from the RAM quantshop website at www.quantshop.com.
This benchmark is to reflect change in asset allocation of AMBEBTF, as the Fund is allowed to invest in fixed income securities and money market Instruments within the range of 85% and up to 100% of the Fund's Net Asset Value.
 

 

Investors are advised to read and understand the contents of the Master Prospectus dated September 17, 2009 and the First Supplementary Master Prospectus dated October 30, 2009 before investing. These prospectuses have been registered and lodged with the Securities Commission. Among others, investor should consider the fees and charges involved. The price of units and distributions payable, if any, may go down as well as up. Past performances 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 are obtainable at Amanah Mutual Berhad, Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad or any Maybank distribution branches.