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Foord Equity Fund

For long-term investors in JSE-listed securities

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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The fund aims to outperform the FTSE/JSE Capped All Share Index over the long term, with lower risk of loss.

FOR SOUTH AFRICAN INVESTORS

  •    With a higher risk profile
  •    Seeking long-term growth over periods exceeding five years
  •    From a portfolio of JSE-listed equity, commodity and property stocks
  •    And able to withstand investment volatility in the short to medium term.

FUND MANAGERS

Nick Balkin

Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager

Nancy Hossack

Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst

Wim Murray

Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst

Performance

Returns
Year Fund Return % Benchmark Return % SA Inflation %
2002 (from 01/Sep) 7.8 -2.9 3.1
2003 19.2 16.1 0.3
2004 31.5 25.4 3.4
2005 46.7 47.3 3.6
2006 40.6 41.2 5.9
2007 12.8 19.2 8.9
2008 -19.9 -23.2 9.5
2009 29.6 32.1 6.3
2010 26.1 19.0 3.5
2011 7.8 2.6 6.1
2012 30.0 26.7 5.7
2013 27.8 21.4 5.4
2014 14.5 10.9 5.3
2015 1.4 5.1 5.2
2016 2.2 2.6 6.8
2017 4.6 21.0 4.7
2018 -12.8 -7.4 4.5
2019 5.3 10.5 4.0
2020 -0.9 6.5 3.1
2021 25.0 31.7 5.9
2022 5.9 4.6 7.2
2023 13.2 8.4 5.1
2024 (to 30/Apr) 2.1 0.5 2.5

Characteristics
Benchmark

Total return of the FTSE/JSE Capped All Share Index.
Time horizon

Longer than five years.
Inception date

1 September 2002
Minimum investment

R50 000 lump sum or R1 000 per month
Significant restrictions

SA equity exposure between 80% and 100%, with balance invested in cash and other JSE listed securities.
Income distributions

End-March and end-September each year.
Income characteristics

Low gross yield, similar to FTSE/JSE All Share Index dividend yield. Income distributions are reduced by the annual service charge, which varies with the relative performance of the fund against its benchmark.
Portfolio orientation

A portfolio of quality JSE shares that present compelling long-term investment value.
Risk of loss

High in periods shorter than one year. Lower in periods greater than three years.
Top 10
Security description Asset class Market Portfolio weight %
Prosus Equity ZA 10.9
Naspers -N- Equity ZA 9.6
Aspen Equity ZA 6.5
FirstRand Equity ZA 5.9
Anheuser-Busch Equity ZA 5.0
WBHO Equity ZA 3.4
British American Tobacco Equity ZA 3.4
Standard Bank Equity ZA 3.3
Fortress B Property ZA 2.8
AngloGold Ashanti Equity US 2.6
Fees

The fee is a performance based fee that varies around the at-benchmark fee rate as disclosed on the fact sheet. The daily fee rate is adjusted up or down based on the portfolio’s one-year rolling return relative to that of its benchmark. Minimum fee rates apply.

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Using rand returns of Foord’s best investment view South African funds. ? In calculating the current value of your hypothetical investment, we have applied the returns of Foord Asset Management’s retirement fund track record from 1 January 1990 to 31 March 2008 (gross of fees) combined with the net returns of the Foord Flexible Fund of Funds from 1 April 2008. Any information provided is not intended nor does it constitute financial, tax, legal, investment, or other type of advice, and the suitability or potential value of any information or particular investment source is not guaranteed. Performance may be affected by changes in the market or economic conditions and legal, regulatory and tax requirements. Distributions may be subject to mandatory withholding taxes. Foord does not provide any guarantee either with respect to the capital or the performance return of investments.
Using US dollar returns of Foord’s best investment view global fund. ? In calculating the current value of your investment, we have applied the long-term returns of the Foord International Trust. These returns are calculated net of fees. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Foord Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Limited disclaims any liability for any loss, liability, or damages (whether direct or consequential) of any nature whatsoever that may be suffered as a result of, or which may be attributable, directly or indirectly to the use of or reliance upon the information provided.
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Document Downloads

Performance Data History Price History Data Foord Equity Fund - Fact Sheet - April 2024 Foord Equity Fund - Foord Investment Report Q1 2024

Insights

08 May 2024

Quarterly Conversations Q1 2024 I Foord South African Equity

Linda Eedes talks to portfolio manager Wim Murray about how Foord’s South African equity strategies have performed, what’s happening in the market and how Foord is positioned going forward.

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08 May 2024

Quarterly Conversations Q1 2024 I Foord Multi Asset

Linda Eedes talks to Foord South Africa Chief Investment Officer Nick Balkin about how Foord’s multi-asset strategies have performed, what’s happening in the market and how Foord is positioned going forward.

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