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in better income

Eastspring Investments - Asian Low Volatility Equity Fund - AS

The Fund’s monthly payouts offer stable income amid falling interest rates and help cushion against market volatility.

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.

Heightened market volatility episodes in Asia Pacific ex Japan have become frequent in recent years. Find out from our Portfolio Manager how investors can potentially benefit from rapid economic growth, stable company earnings, low debt levels, favourable demographics, and better valuations compared to developed markets with less volatility in their portfolio.

Investors may capitalise on the growing opportunities in the Asia Pacific ex Japan equity markets and enjoy better income with our low volatility strategy which delivered 6% p.a.* payouts while mitigating downside risk.

Why invest in this fund

Enjoy 6% p.a.* income with lower volatility

The Fund’s monthly payouts offer stable income amid falling interest rates and help cushion against market volatility. As of ex-date 3 February 2025, the Fund made a historical distribution payout^ of 6.00% p.a.*

Gain from a differentiated investment style

From a broad universe which provides a larger opportunity set, the Fund selects stocks based on multiple factors, not just low volatility, to create a well-diversified and attractively valued portfolio.

Benefit from an experienced and award winning team

Our extensive experience with the strategy is backed by a dedicated team of researchers continually seeking ways to improve and enhance it. This commitment has been recognised by industry awards and accolades.

Footnote:
* (p.a.): per annum. For distributing share classes (monthly distribution): USD ADM, SGD ASDM, SGD ASDM (hedged).
^ 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).

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Awards

Best Fund over 3 Years Equity Asia Pacific ex Japan, Singapore

Eastspring Investments - Asian Low Volatility Equity Fund - Class A
2024 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards

Asset Manager of the Year, Singapore

2025 House Awards
Fund Selector Asia

Equity House of the Year, Singapore

2025 House Awards
Fund Selector Asia

Fund objective

This Fund aims to generate total returns in line with Asia Pacific ex Japan equity markets, via a combination of capital growth and income, but with lower volatility. The Fund will invest primarily in equities and equity-related securities of companies, which are incorporated, listed in or have Read more..

SGD 12.859

NAV as of 13 Mar 2025
$0.05

Daily $ Change
0.38 %

Daily % Change
Morningstar rating*
28 Feb 2025

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	-0.1%	1.8%	-0.1%	14.9%	6.2%	5.3%	-	3.9%
Offer-Bid	-5.1%	-3.3%	-5.1%	9.2%	4.5%	4.3%	-	3.2%
Benchmark	-1.4%	0.6%	-1.4%	14.9%	2.2%	3.1%	-	4.1%

(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

Chris Hughes

Portfolio Manager

Chris Hughes is the Portfolio Manager for our Low Volatility strategies. He participates in designing and implementing systematic equity funds, heading up the team’s portfolio management effort and undertakes research and development of systematic investment strategies. Chris has more than 16 years of investment experience and holds a PhD in Biochemistry and a BSc. (Honours) from Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine and a MSc. (Distinction) from Kings College in England. He is also a CFA Charterholder.

Fund facts

Asset classEquity
ClassAS
Subscription methodCash,SRS
ISIN codeLU1634259391
Bloomberg tickerESALASS LX
Minimum initial investmentSGD 1,000+
Minimum subsequent investmentSGD 100

Inception date 30 Jun 2017
Share class currencySGD
Initial sales chargeMax 5%
Annual management fees1.0%
Benchmark indexMSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan Minimum Volatility Index
Morningstar rating *
28 Feb 2025

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.