The objective of the portfolio is to achieve inflation-beating returns in US dollars over rolling periods of 5 years or more. The portfolio manager will continually assess the prospects for global asset classes and reflect this in the portfolio. The portfolio manager will research global asset managers across all sectors and combine portfolios to achieve the above objective. The portfolio will not comply with Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act. The portfolio is moderately aggressive and suits long-term investors looking for global growth and diversification into non-South African assets with high growth potential.
The portfolio has adhered to its objective.
Characteristics
This is a global multi-asset flexible portfolio which means that it may invest in a flexible combination of investments in international equity, bond, money, or property markets. The portfolio has complete or stipulated limited flexibility in its asset allocation both between and within asset classes, countries and regions. The portfolio may be aggressively managed with assets being shifted between the various markets and asset classes to reflect changing economic and market conditions to maximise total returns over the long term. This portfolio may, at the discretion of the portfolio manager, invest between 80% and 100% of the assets outside of South Africa, and may have an equity exposure of up to 100%.
Risk Reward Profile
Typically, the lower the risk, the lower the potential return and the higher the risk, the higher the potential return. There is no guarantee that returns will be higher when investing in a portfolio with a higher risk profile. The risk profile for this portfolio is rated as high, as it may invest up to 100% in equity securities, both locally and abroad.
ASSET ALLOCATION
UNDERLYING HOLDINGS
Ci Global ICAV - Global Flexible High Growth Fund
59.60%
Ci Global ICAV - Global Flexible Balanced Growth Fund
38.11%
SA Cash
1.85%
Global Cash
0.44%
ANNUALISED PERFORMANCE
Highest 1 year rolling return
27.62%
Lowest 1 year rolling return
-9.90%
TOP 10 EQUITY EXPOSURES
1. NVIDIA
1.82%
2. Apple
1.67%
3. Alphabet
1.48%
4. Taiwan Semiconductor
1.37%
5. Microsoft
1.06%
6. Amazon
0.92%
7. Samsung Electronics
0.80%
8. SK Hynix
0.71%
9. ASML Holding
0.69%
10. Broadcom
0.68%
Top 10 equity exposures are one month lagged.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Management Company
The portfolios are hosted and administered by Ci Collective Investments (RF) (Pty) Ltd ("Ci"). Ci is owned by a number of like-minded boutique multi-managers and managed by a team of experts, each with significant experience in the collective investments industry. Ci is approved by the FSCA as a manager in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act.
Equity markets are volatile and the price of equities fluctuate based on a number of factors such as changes in the economic climate, general movements in interest rates and the political and social environment which will also affect the value of the securities held in the unit trust, thereby affecting the overall value of the unit trust.
Currency Risk / Foreign Exchange Risk
This risk is associated with investments that are denominated in foreign currencies. When the foreign currencies fluctuate against the South African Rand, the investments face currency gains or losses.
Concentration Risk
Unit Trusts pool the assets of many investors and use the proceeds to buy a portfolio of securities. There are regulations in place which limit the amount that a unit trust may invest in securities, thereby spreading the risk across securities, asset classes and companies.
Liquidity Risk
This relates to the ability of the unit trust to trade out of a security held in the portfolio at or near to its fair value. This may impact on liquidity and in the case of foreign securities, the repatriation of funds.
Credit Risk
Credit risk arises where an issuer of a non-equity security or a swap is unable to make interest payments or to repay capital. The Fund may be exposed to credit risk on the counterparties in relation to instruments such as cash, bonds and swaps that are not traded on a recognised exchange. The possibility of the insolvency, bankruptcy or default of a counterparty with which the Fund trades such instruments, could result in losses to the Fund.
Total Return Swaps Risk
This portfolio may invest in total return swaps. Total return swaps are unlisted instruments issued by a bank to provide the return of a specific index. Therefore, the equity exposure in this portfolio is derived through the total return swap and not by physically holding the equities in the portfolio. The value of the instrument is directly linked to the performance of the basket of assets per the index and will fluctuate in line with the daily market movements.
Inflation Risk
The risk of potential loss in the purchasing power of your investment due to a general increase of consumer prices.
Tax Risk
This risk relates to any change to tax laws or to the interpretation of existing tax laws which has an impact on the manner in which unit trusts are taxed.
Compliance Risk
This refers to the risk of not complying with the legislation, regulations, prescribed investment limits and internal policies and procedures by the manager or the portfolio manager.
Political Risk
The risk that investment returns could suffer as a result of a country’s political changes or instability in the country. Instability could come from changes in the country’s government, policy makers or military.
DISCLOSURES
Minimum Disclosure Document
This page serves as an electronic Minimum Disclosure Document (MDD) which contains key information about this portfolio. It is updated on a monthly basis.
Sources
Performance sourced from Morningstar and Portfolio Analytics Consulting (Pty) Ltd, for a lump sum using NAV-NAV prices with income distributions reinvested. CPI for all urban areas sourced from FactSet. Asset Allocation and Top 10 holdings data compiled by Global Investment Reporting SA ("GIRSA”). Asset allocation and Top 10 holdings data are lagged by one month.
FAIS Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Characteristics
This is a global multi-asset flexible portfolio which means that it may invest in a flexible combination of investments in international equity, bond, money, or property markets. The portfolio has complete or stipulated limited flexibility in its asset allocation both between and within asset classes, countries and regions. The portfolio may be aggressively managed with assets being shifted between the various markets and asset classes to reflect changing economic and market conditions to maximise total returns over the long term. This portfolio may, at the discretion of the portfolio manager, invest between 80% and 100% of the assets outside of South Africa, and may have an equity exposure of up to 100%.
Risk Reward Profile
Typically, the lower the risk, the lower the potential return and the higher the risk, the higher the potential return. There is no guarantee that returns will be higher when investing in a portfolio with a higher risk profile. The risk profile for this portfolio is rated as high, as it may invest up to 100% in equity securities, both locally and abroad.
THE FINE PRINT
Collective Investment Schemes in Securities (CIS) should be considered as medium to long-term investments. The value may go up as well as down, and past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. CIS’s are traded at the ruling price and can engage in scrip lending and borrowing. The collective investment scheme may borrow up to 10% of the market value of the portfolio to bridge insufficient liquidity. A schedule of fees, charges and maximum commissions is available on request from the Manager. There is no guarantee in respect of capital or returns in a portfolio. A CIS may be closed to new investors for it to be managed more efficiently in accordance with its mandate. CIS prices are calculated on a net as set basis, which is the total value of all the assets in the portfolio including any income accruals and less any permissible deductions (brokerage, STT, VAT, auditor’s fees, bank charges, trustee and custodian fees and the annual management fee) from the portfolio divided by the number of participatory interests (units) in issue. Forward pricing is used. The Fund’s Total Expense Ratio (TER) reflects the percentage of the average Net Asset Value (NAV) of the portfolio incurred as charges, levies and fees related to the management of the portfolio. A higher TER does not necessarily imply a poor return, nor does a low TER imply a good return. The current TER cannot be regarded as an indication of future TERs. During the phase-in period, TER’s do not include information gathered over a full year. Transaction Costs (TC) is the percentage of the value of the Fund incurred as costs relating to the buying and selling of the Fund’s underlying assets. Transaction costs are a necessary cost of administering the Fund and impacts Fund returns. It should not be considered in isolation as returns may be affected by many other factors over time including market returns, the type of Fund, investment decisions of the investment manager and the TER. A Fund of Funds is a portfolio that invests in portfolios of collective investment schemes, which levy their own charges, which could result in a higher fee structure for these portfolios. Where a current yield is included for Funds that derive its income primarily from interest bearing income, the yield is a weighted average yield of all underlying interest-bearing instruments as at the last day of the month. This yield is subject to change as market rates and underlying investments change. The Manager retains full legal responsibility for any third-party-named portfolio. Where foreign securities are included in a portfolio, there may be potential constraints on liquidity and the repatriation of funds, macroeconomic risks, political risks, foreign exchange risks, tax risks, settlement risks; and possible limitations on the availability of market information. The investor acknowledges the inherent risk associated with the selected investments and that there are no guarantees. Please note that all documents, notifications of deposit, investment, redemption and switch applications must be received by Prescient by or before 13:00 (SA), to be transacted at the net asset value price for that day. Where all required documentation is not received before the stated cut off time Prescient shall not be obliged to transact at the net asset value price as agreed to. Funds are priced at either 3 pm or 5 pm depending on the nature of the Fund. Prices are published daily and are available on the Prescient website. Performance has been calculated using net NAV to NAV numbers with income reinvested. The performance for each period shown reflects the return for investors who have been fully invested for that period. Individual investor performance may differ as a result of initial fees, the actual investment date, the date of reinvestments and dividend withholding tax. Full performance calculations are available from the manager on request. This document is for information purposes only and does not constitute or form part of any offer /advice to issue or sell or any solicitation of any offer to subscribe for or purchase any particular investments. Opinions expressed in this document may be changed without notice at any time after publication. We, therefore, disclaim any liability for any loss, liability, damage (whether direct or consequential) or expense of any nature whatsoever which may be suffered as a result of or which may be attributable directly or indirectly to the use of or reliance upon the information. For any additional information such as fund prices, brochures and application forms, please go to www.assetbase.co.za or contact Netto Invest at 021 - 530 1260 - www.netto.co.za
