BIMB-ARABESQUE MALAYSIA SHARIAH-ESG EQUITY FUND

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to achieve medium to long-term capital appreciation.
Note: medium to long-term in this context refers to 3 years or more.

Asset Allocation

• 70% to 98% of the Fund’s NAV will be invested in Malaysia and foreign Shariah-compliant equities that are ESG-compliant; and 
• At least 2% of the Fund’s NAV in Islamic deposits and Islamic money market instruments. 

Investor Profile

Suitable for investors who:

• who are seeking exposure to Shariah-compliant Malaysian and global equities.
• who are seeking exposure to companies that have been screened for their Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) performance.
• who are seeking capital appreciation over medium to long term period.
• with moderate to high-risk tolerance.

Specific Risks Associated with Investing in the Fund

• Sustainability Risk
• SRI Investments Risk
• Shariah Status Reclassification Risk 
• Stock Specific Risk
• Liquidity Risk
• Country Risk
• Currency Risk
• Political Risk
• Regulatory Risk
• Tactical Asset Allocation Risk
• Warrant Risk

Investment Policy and Strategy

The Fund will invest in listed Shariah-compliant equities (70% to 98% of the Fund’s NAV) of which 70% of the portfolio is allocated to companies in Malaysia and 30% to foreign companies.

The investment composition of Malaysia’s companies and foreign companies is not restricted to the ratio 70:30 as the composition may change according to the market condition.

Distribution Policy

Distribution of income (if any) is incidental. Distributions, if any, are at the discretion of the Manager and will vary from time to time depending on the availability of realised income for distribution and performance of the Fund.