PUBLIC MUTUAL BERHAD

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Public Mutual is the largest private unit trust company in Malaysia. Public Mutual has been managing funds for more than 30 years and is committed to consistently deliver above average medium- to long-term returns for all its funds. Having a good fund performance track record over the years makes the Company the most awarded unit trust fund manager in the country with more than 200 industry awards clinched since 1999. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Public Bank, Public Mutual adheres to the group’s high standards of financial integrity and corporate governance in all aspects of its business.

For detail information on the PRS, please refer to the PRS Provider’s Disclosure Document & Product Highlights Sheet here

SCHEME AND FUND INFORMATION

Default & Self Selection

Other Self Selection

Please read the scheme’s disclosure document before deciding to make a contribution. If you do not have a copy, please contact the PRS Provider to ask for one or click here to go to the PRS Provider’s page.

Investment Objective The fund seeks to achieve long-term capital growth.

Note: Long-term refers to a period of more than 5 years.
Any material changes to the investment objective of the fund would require members’ approval.

Fund Category Equity
Investment Strategy

PRS-EQF seeks to achieve its objective by investing 75% to 98% of its Net Asset Value (NAV) in equity and equity-related securities and collective investment schemes which comprises a diversified portfolio of blue chip stocks, index stocks and growth stocks. The balance of the fund’s NAV will be invested in fixed income securities and liquid assets which include money market instruments and deposits. To achieve increased diversification, the fund may invest up to 30% of its NAV in foreign markets.

Typical Asset Classes

  • Equity and equity-related securities, which include:
    • Blue chip stocks, index stocks and growth stocks.
    • Stocks of IPO companies seeking a listing in Eligible Markets.
    • Unlisted equities.
    • Warrants.
  • Collective investment schemes.
  • Fixed income securities.
  • Liquid assets which include money market instruments and deposits.

Location of Assets

  • Malaysia
  • Up to 30% of NAV may be invested in foreign markets which include: China, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, Europe, Hong Kong, United States of America and Singapore.
  • Any other permitted markets where the regulatory authority is an ordinary or associate member of the IOSCO.

Investment Approach

  • Equity and equity related securities: Bottom-up approach in stock selection process which relies on fundamental research where the financial health, industry prospects, management quality and past track records of companies are assessed.
  • Fixed income securities and money market instruments: The asset allocation between fixed income securities and money market instruments will depend on economic growth, interest rate trends and market liquidity conditions.

Although the fund is actively managed, the frequency of its trading strategy will very much depend on market opportunities.

Asset Allocation Equity and equity-related securities 75% to 98% of the fund’s NAV
The balance of the fund’s NAV may be invested in fixed income securities and liquid assets.

If the outlook for equity market is unfavourable, the equity and equity-related securities exposure may be reduced to below the range indicated above while the exposure to fixed income securities and liquid assets may be increased as a temporary defensive strategy.

Foreign assets Up to 30% of the fund’s NAV
Performance Benchmark 90% FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI and 10% 3-Month Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR).

Note: The risk profile of the fund is not the same as the risk profile of the benchmark.

Member Profile
  • Risk tolerant
  • Preference for long-term capital growth

Please read the scheme’s disclosure document before deciding to make a contribution. If you do not have a copy, please contact the PRS Provider to ask for one or click here to go to the PRS Provider’s page.

Investment Objective The fund seeks to achieve long-term capital growth.

Note: Long-term refers to a period of more than 5 years.
Any material changes to the investment objective of the fund would require members’ approval.

Fund Category Equity
Investment Strategy PRS-SEQF seeks to achieve its objective by investing 75% to 98% of its Net Asset Value (NAV) in equity and equity-related securities and collective investment schemes which comprises a diversified portfolio of blue chip stocks, index stocks and growth stocks in the domestic and selected foreign markets. The balance of the fund’s NAV will be invested in fixed income securities and liquid assets which include money market instruments and deposits. The fund may invest up to 98% of its NAV in foreign markets.

Typical Asset Classes

  • Equity and equity-related securities, which include:
    • Blue chip stocks, index stocks and growth stocks.
    • Stocks of IPO companies seeking a listing in Eligible Markets.
    • Unlisted equities.
    • Warrants.
  • Collective investment schemes.
  • Fixed income securities.
  • Liquid assets which include money market instruments and deposit

Location of Assets

China, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Hong Kong, Europe, Malaysia, United States of America and any other permitted markets where the regulatory authority is an ordinary or associate member of the IOSCO.

Investment Approach

  • Equity and equity related securities: Bottom-up approach in stock selection process which relies on fundamental research where the financial health, industry prospects, management quality and past track records of companies are assessed.
  • Fixed income securities and money market instruments: The asset allocation between fixed income securities and money market instruments will depend on economic growth, interest rate trends and market liquidity conditions.

Although the fund is actively managed, the frequency of its trading strategy will very much depend on market opportunities.

Asset Allocation Equity and equity related securities 75% to 98% of the fund’s NAV
The balance of the fund’s NAV may be invested in fixed income securities and liquid assets.

If the outlook for equity market is unfavourable, the equity and equity-related securities exposure may be reduced to below the range indicated above while the exposure to fixed income securities and liquid assets may be increased as a temporary defensive strategy.

Foreign assets Up to 98% of the fund’s NAV
Performance Benchmark 50% FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, 40% customised index by S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC based on the top 30 constituents of the S&P BMI Asia Ex-Japan Index and 10% 3-Month Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR).

Note: The risk profile of the fund is not the same as the risk profile of the benchmark

Member Profile
  • Risk tolerant
  • Preference for long-term capital growth

Please read the scheme’s disclosure document before deciding to make a contribution. If you do not have a copy, please contact the PRS Provider to ask for one or click here to go to the PRS Provider’s page.

Investment Objective The fund seeks to achieve long-term capital growth.

Note: Long-term refers to a period of more than 5 years.
Any material changes to the investment objective of the fund would require members’ approval.

Fund Category Equity
Investment Strategy PRS-ISEQF seeks to achieve its objective by investing 75% to 98% of its Net Asset Value (NAV) in Shariah-compliant equity and Shariah-compliant equity-related securities and Islamic collective investment schemes which comprises a diversified portfolio of Shariah-compliant blue chip stocks, Shariah-compliant index stocks and Shariah-compliant growth stocks in the domestic and selected foreign markets. The balance of the fund’s NAV will be invested in sukuk and Islamic liquid assets which include Islamic money market instruments, Islamic investment accounts and Islamic deposits. The fund may invest up to 98% of its NAV in foreign markets.

Typical Asset Classes

  • Shariah-compliant equity and Shariah-compliant equity-related securities, which include:
    • Shariah-compliant blue chip stocks, Shariah-compliant index stocks and
    • Shariah-compliant growth stocks.
    • Shariah-compliant stocks of IPO companies seeking a listing in Eligible Markets.
    • Unlisted Shariah-compliant equities.
    • Shariah-compliant warrants.
  • Islamic collective investment schemes.
  • Sukuk.
  • Islamic liquid assets which include Islamic money market instruments, Islamic investment accounts and Islamic deposits.

Location of Assets

China, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Hong Kong,  Europe, Malaysia, United States of America and any other permitted markets where the regulatory authority is an ordinary or associate member of the IOSCO.

Investment Approach

  • Shariah-compliant equity and Shariah-compliant equity related securities: Bottom-up approach in stock selection process which relies on fundamental research where the financial health, industry prospects, management quality and past track records of companies are assessed.
  • Sukuk and Islamic money market instruments: The asset allocation between sukuk and Islamic money market instruments will depend on economic growth, interest rate trends and market liquidity conditions.

Although the fund is actively managed, the frequency of its trading strategy will very much depend on market opportunities.

Asset Allocation Shariah-compliant equity and Shariah-compliant equity-related securities 75% to 98% of the fund’s NAV
The balance of the fund’s NAV may be invested in sukuk and Islamic liquid assets.

If the outlook for equity market is unfavourable, the Shariah-compliant equity and Shariah-compliant equity-related securities exposure may be reduced to below the range indicated above while the exposure to sukuk and Islamic liquid assets may be increased as a temporary defensive strategy.

Shariah-compliant foreign assets Up to 98% of the fund’s NAV
Performance Benchmark 50% FTSE Bursa Malaysia Hijrah Shariah Index, 40% customised index by S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC based on the top 100 constituents by market capitalisation of the S&P Shariah BMI Asia Ex-Japan Index and 10% 3-Month Islamic Interbank Money Market (IIMM) rate.

Note: The risk profile of the fund is not the same as the risk profile of the benchmark

Member Profile
  • Risk tolerant
  • Preference for long-term capital growth

CONTRIBUTIONS & WITHDRAWALS

There are fees and charges involved and you are advised to consider them before contributing to the scheme.

 

  Public Mutual Private Retirement Scheme – Conventional Series Public Mutual Private Retirement Scheme – Shariah-based Series
Minimum contribution Initial contribution Lump sum contribution : RM100*
Direct Debit Instruction (DDI): RM100
Subsequent contribution Lump sum contribution : RM100*
Direct Debit Instruction (DDI): RM100
Minimum Withdrawal 1,000 units

* A lower amount may be accepted if contributions to the fund(s) are made through employers. A minimum amount of RM100 for each fund will be accepted for transfers from other PRS providers. The PRS Provider may reduce the minimum initial and additional contribution amount from time to time.

FEES & CHARGES

There are fees and charges involved and you are advised to consider them before contributing to the scheme.

Public Mutual PRS Conservative Fund / Islamic Conservative Fund Public Mutual PRS Moderate Fund / Islamic Moderate Fund Public Mutual PRS Growth Fund / Islamic Growth Fund Public Mutual PRS Equity Fund / Strategic Equity Fund/Islamic Strategic Equity Fund
Sales charge Up to 3.0% of NAV per unit.

The PRS Provider may at its discretion, charge a lower sales charge based on criterion as may be determined from time to time.

Redemption charge Nil.
Switching fee (between funds in this Scheme) Nil.
Switching Fee (between funds in another PRS managed by Public Mutual) Nil.
Transfer fee (to another PRS provider) RM25 for each transfer request.
Annual management fee 1.0% per annum of the NAV. 1.25% per annum of the NAV. 1.50% per annum of the NAV. 1.60% per annum of the NAV

Public Mutual PRS Conservative/Islamic Conservative Fund Public Mutual PRS Growth / Moderate/Equity/ Strategic Equity Fund

Public Mutual PRS Islamic Growth/ Moderate/Strategic Equity Fund

Annual scheme trustee fee 0.04% per annum of NAV, subject to a maximum fee of RM300,000 per annum. 0.04% per annum of NAV, subject to a maximum fee of RM600,000 per annum.

RISKS DISCLOSURE

You are advised to read the scheme’s disclosure document and understand the risks involved and, if necessary, consult your professional adviser before making contributions.

General Investment Risks

Capital and returns not guaranteed, Market risk, Fund Manager risk, Inflation risk, Legal and regulatory risk and risk associated with the default option.

Specific Risks of the Funds

Public Mutual Private Retirement Scheme – Conventional Series

Public Mutual PRS Conservative Fund Public Mutual PRS Moderate Fund Public Mutual PRS Growth Fund Public Mutual PRS Equity Fund Public Mutual PRS Strategic Equity Fund
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Public Mutual Private Retirement Scheme – Shariah-based Series

Public Mutual PRS Islamic Conservative Fund Public Mutual PRS Islamic Moderate Fund Public Mutual PRS Islamic Growth Fund Public Mutual PRS Islamic Strategic Equity Fund
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OTHERS

For the Fund Investment Performance information, please refer to PRS Fund Performance.

Public Bank Berhad (6463-H)
Menara Public Bank
146 Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2176 6000 / 2176 6666
Hotline: 1800 22 9999

Public Mutual Berhad (23419-A)
Menara Public Bank 2
78, Jalan Raja Chulan
50200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-2022 6800
Hotline: 603-2022 5000
Fax: 603-2022 6900
Email: customer@publicmutual.com.my
Web: https://www.publicmutual.com.my