Sasfin Global Equity Fund (A)

March 2024
Minimum Disclosure Document
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Investment Objective

The Fund aims to achieve a superior risk-adjusted total return, over a long-term investment horizon, relative to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index (ACWI), in US Dollars.

Investment Approach

The Fund will predominantly invest directly in companies listed on major global equity exchanges. It may also invest in other financial and derivative instruments such as money markets and other Funds to assist with efficient money management, to manage the variability of returns, or to obtain diversification in specialist areas not covered by major equity securities.

Performance (Net of Fees)

Cumulative (%)

1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Since Inception
Portfolio 23.01% 18.30% 51.32% 54.49%
Benchmark 23.22% 22.35% 67.87% 80.35%

Annualised (%)

1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Since Inception
Portfolio 23.01% 5.76% 8.64% 6.92%
Benchmark 23.22% 6.96% 10.92% 9.50%
Inception date: 6 October 2017
Annualised return is the weighted average compound growth rate over the period measured.

Highest and Lowest

Calendar year performance since inception.
High 25.27%
Low -17.88%

Monthly Returns

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
2024 2.62 5.66 0.98 9.50
2023 6.88 -3.14 4.41 2.71 -1.47 5.19 2.09 -2.49 -5.86 -1.52 9.56 4.36 21.42
2022 -4.81 -1.71 2.19 -8.28 -1.21 -7.91 7.88 -5.17 -8.57 6.16 7.58 -3.65 -17.88
2021 -1.20 2.66 2.59 5.59 1.45 0.14 0.14 0.36 -4.62 5.29 -3.96 4.20 12.75
2020 -0.96 -7.64 -10.17 7.30 2.47 1.35 4.56 5.63 -3.18 -3.02 10.16 4.32 9.13
2019 6.86 2.14 1.90 5.09 -6.52 6.68 0.47 -2.23 0.67 2.46 2.77 3.23 25.27
2018 4.85 -5.37 -1.37 1.68 -0.49 -0.49 3.74 -0.57 0.67 -7.11 1.84 -8.02 -10.96
2017 0.50 1.00 1.58 3.10

Fund Information

Portfolio Manager:Sasfin Asset Managers
Launch Date:6 October 2017
Fund Currency:USD
Portfolio Value:USD 35,405,092.15
NAV Price (Fund Inception):100
NAV Price as at month end: 154.5
Domicile:Luxemburg
ISIN Number:LU1543746710
Bloomberg ticker:SASGEAU LX
Fund StructureUCITS
Sector:Global Large-Cap Blend Equity
Fund Benchmark:MSCI AC World Index
Minimum Lump Sum:3,000 USD
Minimum Investment Amount:USD 500
Valuation:Daily
Valuation time:22:30 (CET)
Transaction time:14:00 (CET)
Dividend policy:Accumulation

Fee Structure

Annual Service Fee:0.00 %
Initial Fee:-
Performance Fee:0.00%
Total Expense Ratio (TER):0.97%
Performance fees incl in TER:0.00%
Portfolio Transaction Cost:0.02%
Total Investment Charge:0.99%
All percentages include VAT

Risk Profile

Risk          
  Low Low-Mod Mod Mod-High High
Term          
  Less than 1 yr 1-3 years 3+ years 3-5+ years 5+ years
High Risk
  • This portfolio has a high exposure to equities and therefore tends to be more volatile than most other portfolios with lesser equity exposure.
  • Expected potential long-term returns are greater for portfolios with higher equity exposure but the risk of potential capital losses is greater as well, especially over shorter periods.
  • Where the asset allocation contained in this MDD reflects offshore exposure, the portfolio is exposed to currency risks.
  • Based on the outlined investment risks, the portfolio is suitable for long term investment horizons.

Sector Allocation

Top Holdings

Information & Disclosures

Risks
Where foreign securities are included in the portfolio there may be additional risks such as potential constraints on liquidity and repatriation of funds, macroeconomic risk, political risk, foreign exchange risk, tax risk, settlement risk as well as potential limitations on the availability of market information. Certain investments - including those involving futures, options, equity swaps, and other derivatives may give rise to substantial risk and might not be suitable for all investors.
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
Please note: A higher TER ratio does not necessarily imply a poor return, nor does a low TER imply a good return. The current TER cannot be regarded as an indication of future TER’s.
Transaction Costs are a necessary cost in administering the Fund and impacts Fund returns. It should not be considered in isolation as returns may be impacted by many other factors over time including market returns, the type of Fund, the investment decisions of the investment manager and the TER. The TER and Transaction Costs cannot be determined accurately because of the short life span of the Fund. Calculations are based on actual data where possible and best estimates where actual data is not available. The TER and Transaction cost calculations were based on figures for the past financial year ended 19 February 2024. Date issue 18 March 2024.
 
Management Company Information Administrator and Custodian
Degroof Petercam Asset Services S.A. Banque Degroof Petercam Luxembourg S.A
Zone d’activité La Cloche d’Or Zone d’activité La Cloche d’Or
Rue Eugéne Ruppert 12 Rue Eugéne Ruppert 12
2453 Luxembourg 2453 Luxembourg
Luxembourg

DISCLAIMER
​This Fund is authorised in Luxembourg and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). Degroof Petercam Asset Services S.A. is authorised in Luxembourg and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. Sasfin Asset Managers (Pty) Ltd is an authorised Financial Service Provider FSP 21664. Additional information, including the fund prospectus can be obtained from Sasfin or can be accessed on our website www.sasfin.com. Actual annual figures are available to the investor on request. 
In South Africa, the Fund is approved for promotion under section 65 of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act 2002. Collective Investment Schemes in securities are generally medium to long-term investments. The value of participatory interests may go up or down and past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance. Sasfin does not guarantee the capital or the return of a portfolio. Collective investment schemes are traded at ruling prices and can engage in borrowing and scrip lending. A schedule of fees and charges and maximum commissions is available on request. Sasfin reserves the right to close the portfolio to new investors and reopen certain portfolios from time to time in order to manage them more efficiently. Additional information, including application forms, annual or quarterly reports can be obtained from Sasfin. The Fund valuation takes place daily and prices can be viewed on our website (www.sasfin.com). Performance figures quoted for the portfolio are from Morningstar, as at the date of this minimum disclosure document for a lump sum investment, using NAV-NAV and do not take any upfront manager’s charge into account. Actual investment performance will differ based on the initial fees charge applicable, the actual investment date, the date of reinvestment and dividend withholding tax.
Although reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the validity and accuracy of the information in this document, Sasfin does not accept any responsibility for any claim, damages, loss or expense, however it arises, out of or in connection with the information in this document, whether by a client, investor or intermediary. This document should not be seen as an offer to purchase any specific product and is not to be construed as advice or guidance in any form whatsoever. Investors are encouraged to obtain independent professional investment and taxation advice before investing.
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