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Foord Global Equity Feeder Fund

CLOSED TO NEW INVESTMENT

For long-term investors in global equity securities

 

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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

To outperform the MSCI All Country World Net Total Return Index from an actively managed portfolio of global equities, without assuming greater risk.

FOR SOUTH AFRICAN INVESTORS

•    With a higher risk profile
•    Requiring diversification through investments not available in South Africa
•    Seeking to hedge rand depreciation
•    And able to withstand investment volatility in the short to medium term.

FUND MANAGERS

Brian Arcese

Portfolio Manager & Equity Analyst

Dave Foord

Chief Investment Officer

Ishreth Hassen

Portfolio Manager & Equity Analyst

Performance

Returns
Year Fund Return % Benchmark Return % SA Inflation %
2014 (from 01/May) 6.7 12.0 1.6
2015 32.0 31.8 5.2
2016 -9.4 -5.1 6.8
2017 14.1 11.7 4.7
2018 -3.5 5.1 4.5
2019 24.3 23.9 4.0
2020 (to 31/Jul) 27.6 18.9 1.4

Characteristics
Benchmark

The ZAR equivalent of MSCI All Country World Total Return Index.
Time horizon

Longer than three years.
Inception date

2 May 2014
Minimum investment

R50 000 lump sum or R1 000 per month
Significant restrictions

The portfolio may only invest in cash and one other collective investment scheme.
Income distributions

The Foord Global Equity Fund, in which the fund invests, does not distribute its income.
Income characteristics

Marginal to zero income yield as the Foord Global Equity Fund is a roll-up fund and does not distribute its income.
Portfolio orientation

Invests in Foord Global Equity Fund, a fund invested primarily in a diversified portfolio of global equities, priced in US dollars and domiciled in Singapore.
Risk of loss

Currency volatility means risk of loss in the short term is high. In general, the risk is high in periods shorter than one year and lower in periods longer than three years
Top 10
Security description Asset class Market Portfolio weight %
JD.Com Inc Equity US 5.8
Tencent Holdings Equity HK 4.9
IPG Photonics Corporation Equity US 4.7
Alphabet Inc Equity US 4.2
Wheaton Precious Metals Equity US 4.2
AIA Group Ltd Equity HK 3.0
Bayer Equity DE 2.7
Freeport-McMoran Inc Equity US 2.5
Elanco Animal Health Inc Equity US 2.3
Wynn Macau Ltd Equity HK 2.2
Commentary

Monthly Commentary – July 2020

  • Global equities (+5.3%) advanced as earnings season produced better-than-feared results—hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine grew as pharmaceutical companies reported promising early trial results
  • US markets (+5.9%) gained as Republicans presented a new $1 trillion fiscal stimulus package and the Federal Reserve extended its lending support programme to non-profit organisations—as daily virus numbers reached new highs and deaths resumed an uptrend in a second wave of infections
  • European bourses (+3.8%) gained even as the economy deteriorated—German (+5.0%) second-quarter GDP fell most since records began in 1970
  • Emerging markets (+8.9%) outperformed on dollar weakness, led by Brazil (+14.2%), India (+10.4%) and China (+9.4%)—the Chinese recovery gained momentum as geopolitical tensions worsened amid the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston on claims of economic espionage
  • The US dollar index (-4.4%) had its worst month since 2010, prompting technical break-outs in gold (+9.5%) and silver (+34.9%)—most commodities including copper (+6.8%) and oil (+5.2%) gained, supported by US and European stimulus announcements
  • All sectors other than energy (-2.0%) rose—consumer discretionary (+8.2%), materials (+8.0%) and IT (+7.1%) gained the most
  • Fund outperformance was sustained despite the very narrow market—the top five US tech companies have gained more than 35% this year and now account for 20% of the S&P 500, while the index’s remaining constituents have fallen approximately 5% in an increasingly bifurcated and risky market
  • The rand (+1.6%) appreciated on positive emerging market sentiment and dollar weakness but has declined 17.9% against the greenback this year—the currency remains vulnerable in the long-term given South Africa's structural economic weaknesses
Fees

The standard charge rate is a fixed fee of 0.35% plus VAT. A 0.85% fixed amount fee plus 15% performance sharing fee is charged in the Foord Global Equity Fund.

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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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