Name Of Fund Saham Amanah Sabah
Fund Category Equity Fund
Fund Type Income and Growth Fund
Launch Date 10 October 1994
Approved Fund Size 1.5 billion units
Financial Year Ended 31 December
Investment Objective The primary investment objective of the Fund is to produce a reasonable rate of return for Unit Holders over the medium to long term (3 years and above) without exposing their investment to undue risk through various types of investments.
Investment Policy To meet the investment objective, up to 98% of the Net Asset Value (NAV) may be invested in a diversified portfolio of equities, with up to 50% of the NAV in foreign equities. The Fund may also invest in fixed income instruments. Liquid assets level is maintained at minimum 2% of the NAV.
Performance Benchmarks Weighted average of the following:
70% of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Top 100 Index (FBM 100)
30% of the MSCI AC Asia Ex Japan (MXASJ)
Principle Risks Stock Market Risks, Individual Stock Risks, Currency Risks and Country Risks.
Investors Profile The Fund is open to Malaysian of Sabah origin; individuals, companies and institutions. It is suitable for investors who :
a. Prefer a medium to long term investment horizon; and
b. Want to achieve an adequate level of income and capital gain at an acceptable level of risk.
Distribution Policy The fund may distribute a portion of its net income and net realised capital gain which are available for distribution at the discretion of the Manager.