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CONVENTIONAL
MCB Cash Management Optimizer Money Market Very Low Principal at very low risk
Pakistan Cash Management Fund Money Market Very Low Principal at very low risk
MCB-DCF Income Fund Income Medium Principal at medium risk
Pakistan Income Fund Income Medium Principal at medium risk
MCB Pakistan Sovereign Fund Income Medium Principal at medium risk
Pakistan Income Enhancement Fund Aggressive Fixed Income Medium Principal at medium risk
MCB Pakistan Frequent Payout Fund Asset Allocation Medium Principal at medium risk
MCB Pakistan Asset Allocation Fund Asset Allocation High Principal at high risk
Pakistan Capital Market Fund Balanced High Principal at high risk
MCB Pakistan Stock Market Fund Equity High Principal at high risk
SHARIAH COMPLIANT
Alhamra Islamic Income Fund Shariah Compliant Islamic Income Medium Principal at medium risk
Alhamra Daily Dividend Fund Shariah Compliant Islamic Income Medium Principal at medium risk
Alhamra Islamic Asset Allocation Fund Shariah Compliant Islamic Asset Allocation High Principal at high risk
Alhamra Islamic Active Allocation Plan - I Shariah Compliant Islamic Asset Allocation High Principal at high risk
Alhamra Islamic Active Allocation Plan - II Shariah Compliant Islamic Asset Allocation High Principal at high risk
Alhamra Islamic Stock Fund Shariah Compliant Islamic Equity High Principal at high risk
PERSPECTIVE
The month of March was full of gloom and doom, after the Coronavirus outbreak wreaked havoc on the global economy.
Global cases topped 800,000, while more than 40,000 people became the morsel of death as the fatal outbreak continued Discount Rate vs. CPI Inflation
to spread throughout the world. While China took stringent measures to rein in the coronavirus, the other part of the globe
especially EU and US was hit hard by the pandemic. On the flip side, the number of cases on the domestic side still
dwarfed the developed world (~2,000 cases as of now), however, the situation was still uncertain as of now. The country
has also been forced into a semi lockdown, which has affected the domestic businesses. Independent reports point out that Discount Rate CPI Inflation
Pakistan can lose up to 4.0% of GDP, if the lockdown is enforced for at least one more month. 16
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The headline CPI inflation continued to ease as it grew by 10.2% YoY, the lowest level seen in the last eight months. The 14
pressure on inflation receded primarily as the government passed on the impact of declining crude oil prices to consumers. v 13
Alongside continuous easing in perishable food items put a halt on the overall inflationary pressures. Inflation for the next 12
year is expected to significantly decline as the international crude oil prices have touched new lows. This provides 11
significant stability to the currency as the outlook of external account improves; however, risk remains a significant 10
slowdown in the global economy if the pandemic continues for more than expected period. We expect CPI to average 9
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The MPC committee in its first meeting of the month reduced the interest rate by 75 bps citing the easing outlook on 6
inflation. During the month, another emergent meeting was called whereby the MPC decided to reduce the interest rates by 5
a further of 150 bps following a global trend of easing by the central banks as a response to coronavirus outbreak. 4
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Government announced relief measures of more than PKR 1,000 billion to support the dwindling economy. Financing of 2
above measures will critically depend on additional external financing by IMF and multilateral institutions. Alongside, 1
deferred repayments will also help the cause. The local economy however cannot face lockdowns in excess of one month 0
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amidst scarcity of local resources. As UN has pointed out that Pakistan remains amongst the high risk countries, and
perhaps it could be hardest hit by economic fallout of pandemic.
The benchmark KSE-100 had its worst month since the financial crisis of 2008 as the global pandemic took a toll on all risk
KSE-100 During March 2020
assets. KSE-100 lost 23.1% during the month taking it to negative territory for the FY20, at -13.8%. Foreigners offloaded
equities aggressively reducing their exposure by USD 85 million during the month. On the local front, Insurance companies KSE-100 Index mn shares
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E&Ps, and OMC’s lost more than 30% during the month. Commercial banks also lost nearly 30% during the month, as
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Fertilizers and Pharmaceutical sectors outperformed the index as defensive plays remained in the radar of investors.
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Money Market Review and Outlook
State Bank of Pakistan for the first time slashed its policy rate in two spells, reversing the stance it has been pursuing since
the end of 2017. In the first spell SBP announced a cut of 75 bps against the expectation of the market, citing easing food
inflation and fall in oil prices. Following the scheduled monetary meeting, the central bank held an emergent meeting
whereby SBP called a further rate cut of 150 bps bringing the policy rate to 11%. These major cuts came in the view of
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and curtailment of activity lead to global slowdown in economic activity.
With major interest rate cuts and easing outlook of inflation, the yields on bonds eased off during the month. 3 and 5 year
bonds saw an easing of nearly 100 bps in yields after a sharp decline in crude oil prices strengthened the hopes of Mar-20 Feb-20
continuous easing in the periods ahead.
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State Bank of Pakistan conducted Treasury bill auction on March 25th, 2020. The auction had a total maturity of PKR 426.7
billion against a target of PKR 500 billion. Auction witnessed a total participation of PKR 1,247 billion. Out of total
participation bids worth PKR 329 billion were received in 3months tenor, PKR 198 billion in 6 months and PKR 719 billion 12.8
in 12month tenor. SBP accepted total bids worth PKR 554 billion in a breakup of PKR 248 billion, PKR 152 billion and PKR
153 billion at a cut-off yield of 11.2985%, 11.2989% and 10.8699% in 3months, 6 months and 12 months respectively.
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Auction for fixed coupon PIB bonds was held on March 04th, 2020 with a maturity of PKR 389 billion against a total target
of PKR 100 billion. Total participation of PKR 424 billion was witnessed in this auction out of which 3, 5, 10 & 20 years
tenor received bids worth PKR 243 billion, PKR 105 billion, 74 billion & 1 billion respectively. State bank of Pakistan
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accepted PKR 49 billion in 3 years, PKR 41 billion in 5 years, 39 billion in 10 years and 1bn in 20 years tenor at a Cut off
rate of 11.5888%, 10.99%, 10.85% and 11.7999% respectively. Auction for Floating Rate Bond was also held on March 10.4
4th, 2020 with a total target of PKR 50 billion. Total participation of PKR 251 billion was witnessed in this auction in the
Price range of 103 – 101.2852. State Bank of Pakistan accepted bids worth PKR 60.75 billion at a cut off price of 102.5295.
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Going forward, the inflationary environment is expected to significantly ease off whereby we expect CPI to average in a
range of 7-8%. However, risk to economy remains high it the pandemic persists for more than the expected period. We
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4 MCB CASH MANAGEMENT OPTIMIZER NAV-PKR 100.9264
March 31,2020
Returns are computed on the basis of NAV to NAV with dividends reinvested
Annualized
Fund Facts / Technical Information Particulars 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Particulars MCB-CMOP Benchmark(%) 6.74 4.42 4.18 5.35 8.79
NAV Per Unit (PKR) 100.9264 MCB-CMOP(%) 8.83 5.77 7.11 5.41 8.88
Net Assets(PKR M) 27,012
Weighted average time to maturity (Days) 1
Sharpe Ratio* 0.01
Standard Deviation 0.13
Correlation** 1.06%
Total expense ratio with governement levy*** (ANNUALIZED) 1.29%
Total expense ratio without governement levy(ANNUALIZED) 0.93%
***This includes 0.36% representing government levy ,Sindh Workers' Welfare Fund and SECP fee
PCF has maintained provisions against Sindh Workers Welfare Fund's Liability to the tune of
Rs. 7.48 million ,if the same were not made the NAV per unit of PCF would be higher by Rs.
0.0944 and YTD return would be higher by 0.20% .For details investors are advised to read
Note 9.1 of the latest Financial Statements for the period ended December 31, 2019' of PCF
Manager's Comment Returns are computed on the basis of NAV to NAV with dividends reinvested
The fund generated an annualized return of 13.54% during the month against benchmark of
12.01%. Annualized
The fund would remain vigilant towards the changes in macroeconomic variables and would
continue to harvest attractive opportunities in the market. Particulars 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Benchmark(%) 9.83 6.75 6.07 5.35 8.72
PCF(%) 8.86 5.88 8.34 4.67 7.48
***This includes 0.29% representing government levy ,Sindh Workers' Welfare Fund and SECP fee
MCB-DCFIF has maintained provisions against Sindh Workers Welfare Fund's Liability to the
tune of Rs. 35.60million ,if the same were not made the NAV per unit of MCB-DCFIF would be
higher by Rs. 0.9818 and YTD return would be higher by 0.92% .For details investors are
advised to read Note 9.1 of the latest Financial Statements for the period ended December
31, 2019' of MCB-DCFIF.
Performance Information(%)
Investment Objective
Particulars MCB-DCFIF Benchmark
To deliver superior fixed income returns by investing in an optimal mix of authorized debt instruments Year to Date Return (Annualized) 12.48 14.21
while taking into account capital security and liquidity considerations. Month to Date Return (Annualized) 20.12 12.43
180 Days Return (Annualized) 12.51 13.75
365 Days Return (Annualized) 11.56 14.06
Manager's Comment Since Inception (CAGR)** 9.54 10.40
Average Annual Return (Geometric Mean) 9.73 -
During the month the fund generated an annualized return of 20.12% against its benchmark return of
12.43%. Allocations in cash was increased. **One off hit of 4% due to SECP directive on TFCs’ portfolio
*Adjustment of accumulated WWF since July 1, 2008
Returns are computed on the basis of NAV to NAV with dividends reinvested
Details of non-compliant investments with the investment criteria of assigned category (Securities below investment grade - Rs. in millions)
PIF has maintained provisions against Sindh Workers Welfare Fund's Liability to the tune of
Rs. 9.90 million ,if the same were not made the NAV per unit of PIF would be higher by Rs.
0.3580 and YTD return would be higher by 0.67% .For details investors are advised to read
Note 8.1 of the latest Financial Statements for the period ended December 31, 2019' of PIF.
Performance Information(%)
Investment Objective
Annualized
The Objective of the Fund is to deliver returns primarly from debt and fixed income
investments without taking exessive risk. Particulars 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Benchmark(%) 10.43 6.97 6.05 5.9 10.75
PIF(%) 11.31 6.14 6.90 4.77 8.13
Manager's Comment
During the month the fund posted an annualized return of 21.21% against its benchmark return
of 12.43% Top 10 TFC/SUKUK Holdings(%age of Total Assets)
Details of non-compliant investments with the investment criteria of assigned category (Securities below investment grade - Rs. in millions)
Name & Type of Non-Compliant Outstanding Value of investment before Provision held, if Value of investment after
% of Net Assets % of Gross Assets
Investment face value provision any provision
Pace Pakistan Limited TFC 49.94 49.94 49.94 0 0.00% 0.00%
Telecard Limited- TFC 31.09 31.09 31.09 0 0.00% 0.00%
Trust Investment Bank Limited - TFC 18.74 18.74 18.74 0 0.00% 0.00%
8 MCB PAKISTAN SOVEREIGN FUND NAV-PKR 59.8200
March 31,2020
MCB-PSF has maintained provisions against Sindh Workers Welfare Fund's Liability to the
tune of Rs. 10.33 million ,if the same were not made the NAV per unit of MCB-PSF would be
higher by Rs. 0.2343 and YTD return would be higher by 0.44% .For details investors are
advised to read Note 8.1 of the latest Financial Statements for the period ended December 31,
2019' of MCB-PSF.
Manager's Comment Returns are computed on the basis of NAV to NAV with dividends reinvested
During the month, the fund generated an annualized return of 30.90% as against its
benchmark return of 12.27%. Annualized
Particulars 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Benchmark(%) 10.41 6.93 5.88 5.74 10.51
MCB-PSF(%) 16.58 7.30 5.89 5.08 7.88
**This includes 0.62% representing government levy ,Sindh Workers' Welfare Fund and SECP fee
PIEF has maintained provisions against Sindh Workers Welfare Fund's Liability to the tune of
Rs. 7.94 million ,if the same were not made the NAV per unit of PIEF would be higher by Rs.
0.6056 and YTD return would be higher by 1.14% .For details investors are advised to read
Note 9.1 of the latest Financial Statements for the period ended December 31, 2019' of PIEF.
Annualized
Particulars 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Benchmark(%) 11.75 7.52 6.4 6.53 11.33
PIEF(%) 13.63 8.33 5.06 5.17 7.84
MCB-PAAF has maintained provisions against Sindh Workers Welfare Fund's Liability to the
tune of Rs. 9.07 million ,if the same were not made the NAV per unit of MCB-PAAF would be
higher by Rs. 0.5043 and YTD return would be higher by 0.71% .For details investors are
advised to read Note 8.1 of the latest Financial Statements for the period ended December 31,
2019' of MCB-PAAF.
Absolute
** Actual rate of Management Fee : 1.99%
Particulars 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
*Subject to government levies
Benchmark(%) 8.85* 9.86 7.75 8.71 1
* November 14 to June 15
MCB Pakistan Asset Allocation Fund is an asset allocation fund and its objective is to provide a Top 10 Holdings(%age of Total Assets)
high absolute return by investing in equity and debt markets.
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited Equity 4.3%
Allied Bank Limited Equity 3.5%
Manager's Comment MCB Bank Limited Equity 3.2%
Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited (01-Mar-18) Sukuk 3.1%
During the month, the fund generated a return of -19.81% against its benchmark return of -16.69%. Bank Al Habib Limited Equity 3.1%
Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited Equity 3.1%
Hub Power Company Limited Equity 2.9%
Lucky Cement Limited Equity 2.9%
Thal Limited Equity 2.8%
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited Equity 2.6%
**This includes 0.30% representing government levy ,Sindh Workers' Welfare Fund and SECP fee
Performance Information(%)
Particulars MCB-PAAF Benchmark
Year to Date Return -14.80 -10.11
Month to Date Return -19.81 -16.69
180 Days Return -13.62 -9.73
365 Days Return -20.97 -15.38
Since Inception* 38.64 -
*Adjustment of accumulated WWF since July 1, 2008
Returns are computed on the basis of NAV to NAV with dividends reinvested
11 MCB PAKISTAN FREQUENT PAYOUT FUND NAV-PKR 101.1588
March 31,2020
MCB-PFPF has maintained provisions against Sindh Workers Welfare Fund's Liability to the
tune of Rs. 2.79 million ,if the same were not made the NAV per unit of MCB-PFPF would be
higher by Rs. 1.9021 and YTD return would be higher by 1.97% .For details investors are
advised to read Note 8.1 of the latest Financial Statements for the period ended December 31,
2019' of MCB-PFPF.
The Objective of the Fund is to provide investor regular monthly payments by investing Fund's
assets in debt and equity instuments.
Manager's Comment
During the month, the fund generated a return of 0.05% against its benchmark return of 1.06% Sector Allocation (%age of Total Assets)
Fund will keep exploring opportunities and will timely allocate funds in areas where it could
balance risk and reward to its unit holders.
Performance Information(%)
Particulars MCB-PFPF Benchmark
Year to Date Return 4.96 10.71
Month to Date Return
365 Days Return
0.05
7.63
1.06
13.97 Asset Quality (%age of Total Assets)
180 Days Return 2.31 6.79
Since Inception 28.83 41.68
Returns are computed on the basis of NAV to NAV with dividends reinvested
Asset Quality (%age of Total Assets)
Absolute
Particulars 2016** 2017 2018 2019
Benchmark(%) 4.36 5.88 4.88 10.42
MCB-PFPF(%) 3.54 5.54 4.50 7.48
MTD YTD
101,531 910,563
12 PAKISTAN CAPITAL MARKET FUND NAV-PKR 9.4500
March 31,2020
PCMF has maintained provisions against Sindh Worker's Welfare Fund's Liability to the tune of
Rs. 3.90million ,if the same were not made the NAV per unit of PCMF would be higher by Rs.
0.0929 and YTD return would be higher by0.92% .For details investors are advised to read
Note 8.1 of the latest Financial Statements for the period ended December 31, 2019' of PCMF.
The Objective of the Fund is to provide investors a mix of income and capital growth over
medium to long term from equity and debt investments.
Fund Facts / Technical Information
Particulars PCM
Manager's Comment NAV Per Unit (PKR) 9.4500
The fund posted a return of -14.63% in March 2020 against its benchamark of -18.14%. Net Assets (PKR M) 397
Sharpe Ratio 0.03
Standard Deviation 0.81
Total expense ratio with governement levy* (ANNUALIZED) 4.45%
Total expense ratio without governement levy (ANNUALIZED) 4.14%
*This includes 0.31% representing government levy ,Sindh Workers' Welfare Fund and SECP fee
Members of the Investment Commitee
Performance
Muhammad Saqib Saleem
Information(%)
Chief Executive Officer Sector Allocation (%age of Total Assets)
Muhammad Asim,CFA Chief Investment Officer
Syed Abid Ali Asset Class Specialist - Equities
Saad Ahmed Asset Class Specialist-Fixed Income
Awais Abdul Sattar, CFA Head Of Research
Mohammad Aitazaz Farooqui, CFA Senior Research Analyst Asset Quality (%age of Total Assets)
Performance Information %
Particulars PCM Benchmark
Year to Date Return -6.53 -8.71
Month to Date Return -14.63 -18.14
180 Days Return -5.50 -7.38
365 Days Return -13.86 -16.78
Since Inception 524.96 412.02
Returns are computed on the basis of NAV to NAV with dividends reinvested
Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Asset Quality (%age of Total Assets)
Benchamark(%) 13.92 8.89 19.62 -4.32 -13.84
PCM(%) 31.11 5.17 25.36 -3.21 -9.41
MCB-PSM has maintained provisions against Sindh Workers Welfare Fund's Liability to the
tune of Rs. 57.88 million ,if the same were not made the NAV per unit of MCB-PSMF would be
higher by Rs. 0.5109 and YTD return would be higher by 0.64% .For details investors are
advised to read Note 7.1 of the latest Financial Statements for the period ended December 31,
2019' of MCB-PSM.
Returns are computed on the basis of NAV to NAV with dividends reinvested
PPF-DT has maintained provisions against sindh Workers' Welfare Fund's Liability to the tune of
Rs. 3.63 million , if the same were not made the NAV per unit would be higher by Rs. 1.7908
and YTD return would be higher by 0.70% For details investors are advised to read Note 6.1
of the latest financial Statements for the period ended December 31, 2019' of PPF.
PPF-EQ has maintained provisions against Sindh Workers Welfare Fund's Liability to the tune of
Rs. 3.77 million ,if the same were not made the NAV per unit would be higher by Rs. 2.5779
and YTD return would be higher by 0.60% .For details investors are advised to read Note 6.1 of
the latest Financial Statements for the period ended December 31, 2019' of PPF.
PPF-MM has maintained provisions against sindh Workers' Welfare Fund's Liability to the tune
of Rs. 1.51 million , if the same were not made the NAV per unit would be higher by Rs. 0.8313
and YTD return would be higher by 0.35% For details investors are advised to read Note 6.1
of the latest financial Statements for the period ended December 31, 2019' of PPF.