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Review
Fund Category : Asia excluding Japan
Top 10 Best Performing Fund for Category Asia Excluding Japan (click Image to Enlarge):
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| Top 10 Best Performing Fund for Category Asia Excluding Japan |
2 Weeks Gain/Loss Ranking Table for Category Asia Excluding Japan:
Fund Name
|
YTD as of
28th Feb 2013 |
YTD as of
14th March 2013 |
2 Weeks
Gain / Loss (%) |
2 Weeks Gain/
Loss Rankings |
Previous
2 Weeks Gain/Loss Rankings |
Public Islamic Asia
Dividend Fund
|
-1.29
|
-1.67
|
-0.38
|
7
|
2
|
Eastspring Investments
Asia Pacific Shariah Equity Fund
|
2.08
|
2.93
|
0.85
|
1
|
6
|
Public Asia Ittikal Fund
|
-2.33
|
-2.66
|
-0.33
|
5
|
4
|
CIMB Islamic Asia Pacific
Equity Fund
|
3.19
|
2.92
|
-0.27
|
4
|
1
|
PB Islamic Asia Equity
Fund
|
-2.75
|
-3.28
|
-0.53
|
8
|
5
|
MAAKL Shariah
Asia-Pacific Fund
|
-1.83
|
-2.16
|
-0.33
|
5
|
8
|
Eastspring Investments
Asia Pacific Equity MY Fund
|
1.87
|
1.91
|
0.04
|
3
|
9
|
Pheim Asia Ex-Japan
Islamic
|
-0.42
|
0.23
|
0.65
|
2
|
7
|
Hong Leong Asia-Pacific
Dividend Fund
|
3.23
|
1.96
|
-1.27
|
9
|
3
|
Public Regional Sector
Fund
|
Newcomer
|
7.63
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
AVERAGE 2 WEEKS GAIN/LOSS (%)
|
-0.17
|
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Review of Asia Excluding Japan Funds:
The top 3 funds in this category remain unchanged from the previous ranking as indicated by the yellow bar. Based on the 5 Year Annualized Returns, Public Islamic Asia Dividend Fund sits comfortably at the top with 5.86% returns. Over the 1 Year Annual Returns, Eastspring Investments Asia Pacific Shariah Equity Fund (EIAPSEF) is by far the best performing with 11.25% returns.
Looking at the 2 Weeks Gain/Loss Ranking table, there are only 3 funds that have managed to see positive growth over the past 2 weeks. EIAPSEF ranks number 1 with 0.85% growth, beating the Average 2 weeks Gain/Loss of -0.17% by 1.02% . Pheim Asia Ex-Japan Islamic Fund (PAEJI) is second with 0.65% growth. The remaining 7 funds posted minor losses with Hong Leong Asia Pacific Dividend Fund being the biggest loser at -1.27%.
Despite suffering 2 consecutive losses in terms of Average 2 Weeks Gain/Loss (see previous review), the long term prospects for Asia Pacific Excluding Japan funds remains positive. Adding up the previous 2 weeks lost with that of this week (-1.06% and -0.17%), the total loss of -1.23% provides investors with opportunity to invest at lower unit price.
(Long Term) Rank 1 Best Performing Over 5 Year Period :
Public Islamic Asia Dividend Fund
(Potential) Rank 1 Gain/Loss for 2 Week Period :
Eastspring Investment Asia Pacific Syariah Equity Fund
Review
Category : Greater China
Top 10 Best Performing Fund for Category Greater China (click Image to Enlarge):
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| Top 10 Best Performing Fund for Category Greater China |
2 Weeks Gain/Loss Ranking Table for Category Greater China:
Fund Name
|
YTD as of
28th Feb 2013 |
YTD as of
14th March 2013 |
2 Weeks
Gain / Loss (%) |
2 Weeks Gain/
Loss Rankings |
Previous
2 Weeks Gain/Loss Rankings |
CIMB-Principal Greater
China Equity Fund
|
0.3
|
-0.8
|
-1.1
|
9
|
9
|
CIMB-Principal Greater
China Equity Fund
|
0.3
|
-0.8
|
-1.1
|
9
|
9
|
PB China Pacific Equity
Fund
|
1.5
|
1.43
|
-0.07
|
6
|
6
|
Public China Ittikal Fund
|
-2.28
|
-2
|
0.28
|
3
|
5
|
Public China Select Fund
|
1.72
|
2.36
|
0.64
|
2
|
1
|
AmIslamic Greater China
|
-2.11
|
-2.11
|
0
|
5
|
3
|
Eastspring Investments
Dinasti Equity Fund
|
-0.18
|
-0.54
|
-0.36
|
7
|
4
|
Hwang China Select Fund
|
5.45
|
7.01
|
1.56
|
1
|
2
|
MAAKL Greater China Fund
|
0.66
|
0.18
|
-0.48
|
8
|
8
|
Manulife Investment -
China Value Fund
|
3.64
|
3.72
|
0.08
|
4
|
7
|
AVERAGE 2 WEEKS GAIN/LOSS (%)
|
-0.06
|
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Review of Greater China Funds:
CIMB-Principal Greater China Equity Fund (CPGCEF) remains as the top ranked fund over a 5 year Annualized Period at -0.8% losses per annum. Over a 1 Year period, Hwang China Select Fund (HCSF) is the best performing fund with 9.73% returns.
Looking at the 2 Weeks Gain/Loss Ranking table, only 4 out of 10 China Funds managed to post positive growth over a 2 week period. Among the four, HCSF as highlighted in green gained 1.56% , dwarfing the Average 2 Weeks Gain/Loss (-0.06%) by 1.62%
CPGCEF has posted continuous losses over the last two reviews. Adding up the losses from the previous review with that of this week (-3.64% and -1.1%), CPGCEF has lost a total of -4.74%. Investors should look into this fund to find out the cause for the losses in CPGCEF before investing in what seems like an opportunity to buy low.
(Long Term) Rank 1 Best Performing Over 5 Year Period :
Public Chaina Select Fund
Hwang China Select Fund
Review
Category : Equity Malaysia
Top 10 Best Performing Fund for Category Equity Malaysia (click Image to Enlarge):
Category : Equity Malaysia
Top 10 Best Performing Fund for Category Equity Malaysia (click Image to Enlarge):
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| Top 10 Best Performing Fund for Category Equity Malaysia |
2 Weeks Gain/Loss Ranking Table for Category Equity Malaysia:
Fund Name
|
YTD as of
28th Feb 2013 |
YTD as of
14th March 2013 |
2 Weeks
Gain / Loss (%) |
2 Weeks Gain/
Loss Rankings |
Previous
2 Weeks Gain/Loss Rankings |
MAAKL-HDBS Flexi Fund
|
-1.18
|
0.48
|
1.66
|
8
|
3
|
Kenanga Growth Fund
|
0.28
|
2.19
|
1.91
|
7
|
3
|
AMB Dividend Trust Fund
|
-0.52
|
0.52
|
1.04
|
9
|
8
|
Kenanga Syariah Growth
Fund
|
-0.55
|
1.8
|
2.35
|
2
|
7
|
Phillip Master Equity
Growth Fund
|
0.2
|
2.16
|
1.96
|
6
|
6
|
MAAKL Dividend Fund
|
0
|
2.17
|
2.17
|
4
|
10
|
Hwang AIIMAN Growth
|
-0.7
|
1.56
|
2.26
|
3
|
5
|
CIMB-Principal Equity
Fund
|
-1.76
|
0.89
|
2.65
|
1
|
9
|
Public Focus Select Fund
|
-0.24
|
1.85
|
2.09
|
5
|
1
|
MAAKL Regular Savings
Fund
|
Newcomer
|
-0.31
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
AVERAGE 2 WEEKS GAIN/LOSS (%)
|
2.01
|
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Review of Equity Malaysia Funds:
The top 3 Equity Malaysia funds remain unchanged with MAAKL-HDBS Flexi Fund (MHFF) returning +14.82% yearly over a 5 Year Annualized period. For a 1 Year period, AMB Dividend Trust Fund (ADTF) has the highest returns of +17.7%.
The Average 2 Weeks Gain/Loss for Equity Malaysia Category is +2.01%. Apart from newcomer MAAKL Regular Savings Fund, all 9 funds are able to generate returns close to the average value. The highest gain over the 2 week period comes from CIMB-Principal Equity Fund at +2.65%. The poorest performing fund for a 2 week period is AMB Dividend Trust Fund at +1.04%.
Never the less, the performance of all Equity Malaysia Funds have been boosted by the gains from blue chips stock such as Tenaga and Maybank over the two week period.
(Long Term) Rank 1 Best Performing Over 5 Year Period :
MAAKL-HDBS Flexi Fund
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Kenanga Syariah Growth Fund
Review
Category : Fixed Income (Malaysia)
Top 10 Best Performing Fund for Category Fixed Income (Malaysia) (click Image to Enlarge):
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| Top 10 Best Performing Fund for Category Fixed Income |
2 Weeks Gain/Loss Ranking Table for Category Fixed Income Malaysia:
Fund Name
|
YTD as of
28th Feb 2013 |
YTD as of
14th March 2013 |
2 Weeks
Gain / Loss (%) |
2 Weeks Gain/
Loss Rankings |
Previous
2 Weeks Gain/Loss Rankings |
AmDynamic Bond
|
0.76
|
1.02
|
0.26
|
3
|
1
|
AMB Dana Arif
|
newcomer
|
0.64
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
PB Islamic Bond Fund
|
0.14
|
0.43
|
0.29
|
2
|
5
|
Hwang AIIMAN Income Plus
|
0.57
|
0.77
|
0.20
|
6
|
NA
|
Public Islamic Bond Fund
|
0.25
|
0.47
|
0.22
|
5
|
2
|
KAF Bond Fund
|
0.73
|
0.98
|
0.25
|
4
|
3
|
AMB Income Trust
|
7.88
|
8.03
|
0.15
|
8
|
NA
|
Public Bond Fund
|
0.56
|
0.75
|
0.19
|
7
|
3
|
RHB GoldenLife Today
|
0.19
|
0.51
|
0.32
|
1
|
6
|
CIMB Islamic Enhanced
Sukuk Fund
|
newcomer
|
0.36
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
AVERAGE 2 WEEKS GAIN/LOSS (%)
|
0.24
|
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Review of Fixed Income Malaysia Funds:
The normally unexciting Fixed Income Malaysia category sprang a surprise when AMB Dana Arif (ADA) made it to 2nd position returning +7.32% annualised over a 5 Year period. CIMB Islamic Balanced Sukuk Fund (CIBSF) also made it to the top at with +5.7% annualised returns over a 5 Year period.
The best performing fund over a 1 Year Period is AMB Income Trust Fund (AITF) at +23.27%. A return of such amount is practically unheard off in the Fixed Income Category. I have emailed Amanah Mutual Berhad last week for their comments but yet to receive any reply.
The Average 2 Weeks Gain/Loss for Fixed Income Category is +0.24%. Leading the pack is RHB GoldenLife Today fund at +0.32% over a 2 week period while the poorest performing fund is AITF at +0.15%.
(The Edge-Lipper Award winner for Bond Malaysian Ringgit - 3 Year)
AMB Income Trust
*AmDynamic Bond is no more available for investment
(Potential) Rank 1 Gain/Loss for 2 Week Period :
RHB GoldenLife Today
- End of Review -
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