unit trust-i

Grow your wealth with greater confidence

Why you will love this

Tap into the expertise and resources of professional fund managers to manage your portfolio for you

Invest in a diversified portfolio including stocks, sukuk, and other assets

Gain access to expensive markets and sell Unit Trust-i with ease

Who is eligible

Anyone above 18 years old

Non-U.S. citizen

Unit Trust-i is a type of investment that allows people with the same objective to pool their money together and invest.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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Liquidity

Buy and sell easily, on any business day.

Buy and sell easily, on any business day.

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Exposure

Get investment exposure to different asset classes such as equities, sukuk, and properties.

Get investment exposure to different asset classes such as equities, sukuk, and properties.

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Diversification

Hold a diversified portfolio of assets, with minimal investment amount.

Hold a diversified portfolio of assets, with minimal investment amount.

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Accessibility

Access assets that are not within the reach of general investment public e.g., Apple/Google stocks and shares.

Access assets that are not within the reach of general investment public e.g., Apple/Google stocks and shares.

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Peace of mind

Rest assured, as your money is managed by professional fund managers.

Rest assured, as your money is managed by professional fund managers.

WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK OUT FOR BEFORE INVESTING?

Before investing into a Unit Trust-i, it is good practice to always analyse all of your options.

Financial performance

Check the fund’s past performances through various sources, but keep in mind that a fund’s portfolio is neither a guarantee, nor indicative of future performance.

Investment objective

Ensure that the fund’s objectives are aligned with yours. Each Unit Trust-i follow a different investment strategy, some focus on capital growth, while others on periodic dividends.

WAYS TO INVEST

Disciplined approach

Invest regularly and even out market risks in the long run.

Lump sum investment

Make a one-time investment in a Unit Trust-i fund and take immediate advantage of the underlying market.

With our wide range of product offerings, you may wonder which fund best suits your investment needs.

Tell us more about your risk appetite and financial needs through our comprehensive Financial Needs Analysis.

Talk to your Relationship Manager and let us be of service and grow together with you.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Things to keep in mind

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  • Only invest through licensed consultants

    Unit Trust Consultants (UTC), Institutional Unit Trust Advisers (IUTA), Corporate Unit Trust Advisers (CUTA), Unit Trust Management Company (UTMC).

  • Fees and charges
    • All Unit Trust-i investments will incur a sales charge.

    • If you sell your units in a Unit Trust-i fund and then purchase units in another fund, you may have to pay a sales charge. However, if you switch from one fund to another fund that is managed by the same UTMC, you may not have to pay any sales charge.

  • Unit Trust-i funds carry risk

    Different types of Unit Trust-i funds carry different levels of risk. Some are higher in risk than others. Make sure you ask about the risks before investing in a fund.

  • Rights as a first-time investor
    • You have the right to apply for and receive a refund for every Unit that you have paid for within six (6) business days from the date we received your purchase application.

    • You will receive the refund of the Unit Trust-i investment amount, or the prevailing value of the existing units invested as at the date when you exercise your cooling-off right, whichever is lower, and the Unit Trust-i fund service charge paid.

    • Please note that the cooling-off right is applicable to you if you are an individual investor and investing with OCBC for the first time in any Retail Funds. Cooling-off right for Wholesale Funds are specified in the Funds’ Information Memorandum/Product Highlight Sheet and can differ for different Funds.

  • The Bank will represent you as a unit holder
    • Your UTC may represent a company that uses a nominee system and your rights as a unit holder may be limited if you invest in Unit Trust-i funds through it.

    • Unit Trust-i are not endorsed or guaranteed by and do not constitute as obligations of OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad.

BENEFITS OF FOREIGN CURRENCY

While we offer a wide range of MYR funds you can choose from, you may also have a need for various foreign currencies. We have just the right thing for you via our foreign currency Unit Trust-i funds. Whether it’s for your child’s education, travelling, studying abroad or as an investment, there is always a need for the right foreign currency at different life stages. Through the Unit Trust-i foreign currency classes, you can now invest directly instead of converting your existing MYR to invest and avoid the potential forex losses.

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Overseas Investment

Grow your overseas investment portfolio without hassle.

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Travel

Globetrot and travel around the world to see new places.

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Overseas retirement

Live your golden years the best possible way.

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Children’s education

Give your children a good head start in life.

UNIT TRUST-i CURRENCIES AVAILABILITY
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Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
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US Dollar (USD)
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Australian Dollar (AUD)
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Singapore Dollar (SGD)
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British Pounds (GBP)
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Chinese Yuan (CNY)
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Euro (EUR)
BENEFITS OF FOREIGN CURRENCY UNIT TRUST-i INVESTMENT
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Potential gain

If you invest in two (2) different foreign currency Unit Trust-i funds, any loss by one currency in the foreign currency Unit Trust-i fund could potentially be offset by gains, if any, in the other foreign currency Unit Trust-i fund.

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Diversification

Investment in foreign currency Unit Trust-i funds offers a good diversification within the same asset class. While the investment in Fund A denominated in MYR may be loss making, your same investment in Fund A in foreign currency, may potentially deliver better returns.

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Low correlation

Investing in multiple foreign currencies Unit Trust-i funds may potentially provide positive risk-adjusted returns due to low correlation with each other and other forms of investment.

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Up to 7 major unit trust currencies available

Invest in AUD, CNY, EUR, GBP, MYR, SGD or USD Unit Trust-i funds.

POTENTIAL RISKS

Things to keep in mind

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  • Market risk

    An investment may lose value because of a general decline in financial markets which could be due to economic, political instability and/or other factors which may lead to a decline in the fund’s net asset value.

  • Fund management risk
    • This risk refers to the day-to-day management of the Unit Trust-i fund by the fund manager which will impact the performance of the Unit Trust-i fund.

    • For example, investment decisions undertaken by the fund manager as a result of an incorrect view of the market or any non-compliance with internal policies, investment mandate, the deed, relevant law or guidelines due to factors such as human error, fraud, dishonesty or weaknesses in operational process and systems, may adversely affect the performance of the Unit Trust-i Fund.

  • Liquidity risk

    Liquidity risk refers to two scenarios. The first is where an investment cannot be sold due to unavailability of a buyer for that investment. The second scenario exists where the investment, by its nature, is thinly traded. This will have the effect of causing the investment to be sold below its fair value which would adversely affect the NAV of the Unit Trust-i fund.

  • Country risk
    • Investments of the Unit Trust-i fund in any country may be affected by changes in the economic and political climate, restriction on currency repatriation or other developments in the law or regulations of the countries in which the Unit Trust-i fund invests.

    • For example, the deteriorating economic condition of such countries may adversely affect the value of the investments undertaken by the Unit Trust-i fund in those affected countries. This in turn may cause the NAV of the Unit Trust-i fund or prices to fall.

  • Fiscal policy risk

    Government’s spending and borrowing will affect its currency depending on what the country’s policies are in comparison. This in turn may affect the currency in which the Unit Trust-i fund is denominated.

  • Monetary policy risk

    Central banks may stimulate economy or reduce inflation by lowering or raising interest rates and this affects the currency in which the Unit Trust-i fund is denominated.

  • Foreign exchange risk (applicable for foreign currency Unit Trust-i)

    Investment value may change due to changes in currency exchange rates in which the foreign currency Unit Trust-i fund is denominated.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Product Risk Rating and Suitability Determination Matrix

Product Risk Rating and Suitability Determination Matrix

Risk Rating What does this rating mean to your principal amount? Suitable for Risk Profiles
Moderate

1Partial loss of full principal investment amount possible, total loss unlikely

Balanced
Growth
Aggressive

High

Client may suffer 2substantial or 100% loss of principal investment amount.

Growth
Aggressive


Note:
1’Partial loss’ means the loss suffered by the investor can be up to 30% of the original investment principal.
2’Substantial loss’ means the loss suffered by the investor can be more than 30% of the investment principal.

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