Important Information
| I. | Value Partners High-Dividend Stocks Fund (The “Fund”) primarily invests in higher yielding debt and equity securities in the Asian region. |
| II. | The Fund may invest in higher-yielding debt and equity securities that are below investment grade. Such investments can involve greater risks due to the speculative nature. | |
| III. | The Fund may invest in China and other markets of the Asian region, therefore is subject to emerging market risks. Generally, investments in emerging markets are more volatile than investments in developed markets due to additional risks relating to political, social, economic and regulatory uncertainty. The value of the Fund can be extremely volatile and could go down substantially within a short period of time. It is possible that the entire value of your investment could be lost. | |
| IV. | The Fund may also invest in derivatives which can involve material risks, e.g. counterparty default risk, insolvency or liquidity risk, and may expose the Fund to significant losses. | |
| V. | In respect of the distribution units for the Fund, the Manager currently intends to make monthly dividend distribution. However, the distribution rate is not guaranteed. Distribution yield is not indicative of the return of the Fund. Distribution may be paid from capital of the Fund. Investors should note that where the payment of distributions are paid out of capital, this represents and amounts to a return or withdrawal of part of the amount you originally invested or capital gains attributable to that and may result in an immediate decrease in the value of units. | |
| VI. | You should not make investment decision on the basis of this material alone. Please read the explanatory memorandum for details and risk factors. |
Ranked No.1 in the
Asia ex-Japan
Equity Fund category2
A proven flexible high-dividend equity strategy
that rides through
different market cycles
Targets to provide
monthly income: 6.1% p.a.3
(Dividend is not guaranteed and may be paid out of the capital. Please refer to Important Information V)
Why Value Partners High-Dividend Stocks Fund?A proven flexible high-dividend equity strategy that rides through different market cycles
- Dividend income is a core return component when investing in Asia, with over 40% of the total return of Asian stocks coming from dividends since 2002
- The strategy focuses on companies with financial health, strong earnings growth, and stable cash flow, which can be translated into dividend and growth potential
- Focuses on bottom-up stock picking, which helps capture capital appreciation opportunities during potential market upturns: the Fund has ranked in the 1st quartile as of end March 2024 when measured in different time periods, according to the Morningstar2
The Fund’s excess returns over the MSCI AC Asia Ex Japan NR
index as of end March 2024 (cumulative basis)
index as of end March 2024 (cumulative basis)
The peer group quartile is based on Morningstar Category of Asia ex-Japan Equity (HKSFC) which includes all funds with performance history started between 2 September 2002 and 28 Mar 2024.
Source: FactSet, I/B/E/S, MSCI, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research, as at 28 Mar 2024
Source: FactSet, I/B/E/S, MSCI, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research, as at 28 Mar 2024
Asia high-dividend strategies are resilient
- Since its inception, the Fund has ranked first in the Asia ex-Japan equity fund category4, with its risk-adjusted return leading its peers and several indices
The Fund’s outperforming risk-reward profile
Source: Value Partners, as of 28 Mar 2024. Value Partners High-Dividend Stocks Fund (“the Fund”) (Class A1 USD) was launched on 2 September 2002. Fund performance is net of all fees. Calendar year return of Class A1 USD in the past five calendar years: 2019: 14.9%; 2020: 13.9%; 2021: 3.5%; 2022 : -18.9%; 2023: 4.1%; 2024 (YTD): +2.3%.
Targets to provide monthly income: 6.1% p.a.3(Dividend is not guaranteed and may be paid out of the capital. Please refer to Important Information V)
- Aims to provide sustainable income on a monthly basis3, the Fund allocates to Asian high-dividend stocks between sustainable and cyclical companies
- The Fund also strategically seeks investment opportunities and captures growth potentials, focusing on stocks with a visible growth trajectory over the next few years
Providing a more attractive
yield than the market
yield than the market
*Source: Value Partners annual estimates, as at 28 Mar 2024
Source: MSCI, as at 28 Mar 2024
Undemanding valuations for long-term investors
- The dividend-focused strategy delivers a resilient performance under different market situations
- We believe the recent events reinforce the view that the “Fed put” is relevant. With the rate hike cycle coming to an end, companies that are trading at undemanding valuations with sustainable yields are more appealing
- Asia equities are trading at a discount to developed markets while maintaining decent earnings growth
Asia equities: undemanding valuations with decent earnings growth
Source: FactSet, I/B/E/S, MSCI, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research, as at 13 Apr 2024
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1. © Morningstar 2024. All Rights Reserved, Morningstar Rating™ as of 28 Mar 2024. 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.
2. Performance ranking is based on the performance of funds which are categorized under the Morningstar Asia ex- Japan Equity Fund category and with performance history from 3 September 2002 to 28 Mar 2024.
3. For Class A2 USD MDis as at 28 Mar 2024. Source: Value Partners. The manager intends to declare and pay monthly dividends equal to all or substantially all of the net income attributable to each of the Distribution Classes. However, there is neither a guarantee that such dividends will be made nor will there be a target level of dividend payout. No dividends will be paid with respect to the Accumulation Classes. Distribution may be paid from capital of the Fund. Investors should note that where the payment of distributions are paid out of capital, this represents and amounts to a return or withdrawal of part of the amount that have been originally invested or capital gains attributable to that and may result in an immediate decrease in the value of units. Please refer to the Explanatory Memorandum for further details including the distribution policy. Annualized yield of MDis Class is calculated as follows: (Latest dividend amount/NAV as at ex-dividend date) x 12. Investors should note that yield figures are estimated and for reference only and do not represent the performance of the Fund, and that there is no guarantee as to the actual frequency and/or amount of dividend payments.
4. Peer Group Average based on Morningstar Category of Asia ex-Japan Equity (HKSFC) which includes all funds with performance history started between 2 September 2002 and 28 Mar 2024.
5. Index refers to MSCI AC Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) Index (Total Net Return) up to 30 April 2016, thereafter it is the MSCI AC Asia (ex-Japan) Index (Total Net Return) due to a change in investment profile. MSCI Total Net Return Indices takes into account of dividend reinvestment after deduction of withholding tax.
6. Index refers to MSCI AC Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) High Dividend Yield Index Total Net Return up to 30 Apr 2016, thereafter it is the MSCI AC Asia (ex-Japan) High Dividend Yield Index Total Net Return.
7. Annualized return and volatility are calculated from inception based on published NAV.
8. Volatility is a measure of the theoretical risk in terms of standard deviation; in general, the lower the number, the less risky the investment, and vice versa.
The views expressed are the views of Value Partners Hong Kong Limited only and are subject to change based on market and other conditions. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. This material contains certain statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements. Please note that any such statements are not guarantees of any future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. Investors should note investment involves risk. The price of units may go down as well as up and past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should read the explanatory memorandum for details and risk factors in particular those associated with investment in emerging markets. Investors should seek advice from a financial adviser before making any investment. In the event that you choose not to do so, you should consider whether the investment selected is suitable for you. SFC authorization is not a recommendation or endorsement of a scheme nor does it guarantee the commercial merits of a scheme or its performance. It does not mean the scheme is suitable for all investors nor is it an endorsement of its suitability for any particular investor or class of investors. This material has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. Issuer: Value Partners Hong Kong Limited.
The views expressed are the views of Value Partners Hong Kong Limited only and are subject to change based on market and other conditions. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. This material contains certain statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements. Please note that any such statements are not guarantees of any future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. Investors should note investment involves risk. The price of units may go down as well as up and past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should read the explanatory memorandum for details and risk factors in particular those associated with investment in emerging markets. Investors should seek advice from a financial adviser before making any investment. In the event that you choose not to do so, you should consider whether the investment selected is suitable for you. SFC authorization is not a recommendation or endorsement of a scheme nor does it guarantee the commercial merits of a scheme or its performance. It does not mean the scheme is suitable for all investors nor is it an endorsement of its suitability for any particular investor or class of investors. This material has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. Issuer: Value Partners Hong Kong Limited.