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in better income

Eastspring Investments - Asian Equity Income Fund - AS (hedged)

The Fund invests in high dividend stocks that offer both income and potential capital growth, making it attractive for investors hunting for yield.

in better income – encapsulates how investors should look beyond income payouts and consider investments that offer growth potential in up markets and stability in down markets, to build a resilient portfolio that delivers stable returns over time.

Embrace income investing in today's volatile markets, where falling rates and traditional yield opportunities are dwindling. Our Portfolio Manager reveals how a well-balanced, style-agnostic portfolio can offer stability and resilience through an income strategy that invests in companies across the dividend journey.

Investors may enjoy better income with 6% p.a.* payouts and long-term capital growth by investing in companies across the dividend journey in the Asia Pacific ex Japan region.

Why invest in this fund?

Enjoy 6% p.a.* attractive income from Asian high dividend stocks

The Fund invests in high dividend stocks that offer both income and potential capital growth, making it attractive for investors hunting for yield. As of ex-date 3 March 2025, the Fund made a historical distribution payout^ of 6.00% p.a.*

Gain from our unique investment approach

The Fund aims to deliver sustainable income by focusing on companies with high and sustainable dividend yields, as well as dividend growers and dividend recovery opportunities. This unique strategy to yield harvesting allows for a sustainable generation of income and capital growth potential.

Benefit from our investment expertise

We are a dedicated team with deep industry experience and a rigorous income-centred discipline. The diversity of ideas can help build a diversified portfolio that is style agnostic and provide more stable returns through market cycles.

Footnote:
* (p.a.): per annum. For distributing share classes (monthly distribution): USD ADM, SGD ASDM.
^ Distributions are not guaranteed and may fluctuate. Distribution payouts can be made out of (a) income; or (b) net capital gains; or (c) capital of the Fund or a combination of any of (a) and/or (b) and/or (c).

Discover our income funds

Better income isn’t just about payouts – it’s about achieving potential growth in up markets, and stability in down markets, to build resilient portfolios that deliver stable returns over time. Explore our income funds designed to meet your investment goals.

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Awards

Asset Manager of the Year, Singapore

2025 House Awards
Fund Selector Asia

Best Equity Manager, Singapore

2025 Best of the Best Awards
Asia Asset Management

Fund objective

This Fund aims to generate long-term capital growth and income by investing primarily in equity and equity-related securities of companies, which are incorporated, listed in or have their area of primary activity in the Asia Pacific ex Japan Region. The Fund may also invest in depository receipts Read more..

SGD 10.630

NAV as of 11 Mar 2025
$-0.03

Daily $ Change
-0.24 %

Daily % Change
Morningstar rating

Fund performance

Fund returns

All data as at 31 January 2025

	1 m	3 m	YTD	1 y	3 y (p.a)	5 y (p.a)	10 y (p.a)	Since inception (p.a)
Bid-Bid	1.2%	-1.7%	1.2%	12.4%	-2.6%	-0.4%	0.1%	0.4%
Offer-Bid	-3.9%	-6.6%	-3.9%	6.8%	-4.3%	-1.4%	-0.4%	0.0%
Benchmark	1.2%	-2.5%	1.2%	14.8%	-0.9%	2.6%	3.8%	3.4%

(p.a.): per annum. Source: Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Limited. Returns are based in share class currency and computed on bid-bid basis with net income reinvested, if any. Offer-bid is inclusive of sales charge which is subject to changes. Since inception returns for periods less than a year are not annualised. The benchmark for the hedged share classes, if any, is also calculated on a hedged basis. Calendar year returns are based on the share class performance for the year, and if the share class was incepted during a particular year, the returns shown relate to the performance of the share class since its inception to the end of that calendar year. Wef July 2018, the monthly fund and benchmark returns calculated are aligned to the last NAV date of the fund for the month. Past performance information presented is not indicative of future performance.

Portfolio Manager

Christina Woon

Portfolio Manager

Christina Woon is a Portfolio Manager and Head of the Asia Equity Income team. She is primarily responsible for the management of our Asian Equity Income strategy. Christina has over 11 years of investment experience and holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Singapore Management University and is a CFA Charterholder.

Fund facts

Asset classEquity
ClassAS (hedged)
Subscription methodCash,SRS
ISIN codeLU0865486749
Bloomberg tickerESAEASH LX
Minimum initial investmentSGD 1,000+
Minimum subsequent investmentSGD 100

Inception date 02 Jan 2013
Share class currencySGD
Initial sales chargeMax 5%
Annual management fees1.5%
Benchmark indexMSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan (SGD hedged)
Morningstar rating *

Footnote: + Subject to Distributor's terms and conditions.
*Rating should not be taken as recommendation. © 2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.