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CIMB ISLAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND was launched in Jan 2008, The Fund seeks to achieve its
objective by investing principally in equity securities which are Shariah-compliant selected from
investment markets around the world, which the fund manager believes are undervalued and have
the potential for significant growth.
70% to 99% of the Fund’s NAV can be invested in Shariah-compliant global equities; with the balance
of the Fund’s NAV will be invested in Shariah-compliant liquid assets.
Fund Performance
Source: Bloomberg
2 From a region perspective, stock selection contributed most positively to performance in the
United States, Canada, and Singapore.
3 The Fund has a beta of 0.9718 vs. the benchmark, and remains overweight in the energy and
consumer discretionary sectors. The Fund continues to overweight stocks with improving
business fundamentals, rising investor expectations and attractive relative valuations. Superior
stock selection is the primary source of outperformance.
This commentary has been based on information obtained from sources believed to be reliable, no representation or warranty is made by
CIMB Wealth Advisors Berhad and its investment managers, CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad nor the acceptance of any
responsibility or liability is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information contained herein. Expressions of opinion
contained herein are those entirely of CIMB Wealth Advisors and the information is subject to change without notice. This commentary is
provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe or sell
securities. It may not be reproduced, distributed or published by any recipient for any other purpose.
CIMB Islamic Global Equity Fund 09 June 2008
Market Outlook
Global economy
Despite the anticipated slowdown in the US economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently
upgraded its global economic forecasts on the strength of emerging markets, as their strong
performance is increasingly a critical driver of global growth. Since 1998, GDP per capita in the
emerging markets has risen 4.5% a year, twice the rate of the developed economies. Economic
statistics also show that ASEAN countries and Japan have grown less dependent on the United
States, with direct trade links to the world’s largest economy diminishing as a percentage of GDP. In
Europe, improved consumer confidence and lower unemployment will continue to drive domestic
demand growth, while continued integration of new member states into the European Union should
fuel exports. (Source: TheStar)
Diversification
With a geographically diversified portfolio, investors can minimize exposure to the downturn in the
subprime market as well as capitalize on the rising oil prices. Diversification implies a lower
correlation of investment performance which leads to a lower volatility, resulting in potentially higher
risk-adjusted returns.
Shariah- Compliant
The fund invests in securities in accordance to Shariah principles. This Fund excludes companies in
the alcohol, tobacco, manufacturing of pork, selected financial services, defense/weapons and
entertainment line of business. Shariah-compliant equities are lowly geared and have downside
protection during an economic downturn.
This commentary has been based on information obtained from sources believed to be reliable, no representation or warranty is made by
CIMB Wealth Advisors Berhad and its investment managers, CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad nor the acceptance of any
responsibility or liability is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information contained herein. Expressions of opinion
contained herein are those entirely of CIMB Wealth Advisors and the information is subject to change without notice. This commentary is
provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe or sell
securities. It may not be reproduced, distributed or published by any recipient for any other purpose.
CIMB Islamic Global Equity Fund 09 June 2008
Top 10 Holdings
This fund looks for companies with expected sales growth, change in operating margin and expected
EPS growth.
COUNT RY % in Portfolio
USA 50.65
Indonesia 0.40
Singapore 0.51
Denmark 0.61
Taiwan 0.81
Mexico 0.88
Norway 1.31
Hong Kong 1.45
Thailand 1.51
South Afrika 2.47
Korea 2.73
Switzerland 3.12
Australia 4.11
Canada 5.93
Japan 6.25
Europe 8.21
United Kingdom 9.83
Liquids -0.78
100.00
Source: CIMB-Principal Asset Management
This commentary has been based on information obtained from sources believed to be reliable, no representation or warranty is made by
CIMB Wealth Advisors Berhad and its investment managers, CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad nor the acceptance of any
responsibility or liability is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information contained herein. Expressions of opinion
contained herein are those entirely of CIMB Wealth Advisors and the information is subject to change without notice. This commentary is
provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe or sell
securities. It may not be reproduced, distributed or published by any recipient for any other purpose.
CIMB Islamic Global Equity Fund 09 June 2008
This commentary has been based on information obtained from sources believed to be reliable, no representation or warranty is made by
CIMB Wealth Advisors Berhad and its investment managers, CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad nor the acceptance of any
responsibility or liability is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information contained herein. Expressions of opinion
contained herein are those entirely of CIMB Wealth Advisors and the information is subject to change without notice. This commentary is
provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe or sell
securities. It may not be reproduced, distributed or published by any recipient for any other purpose.