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Lion-OCBC Global Core Fund (Moderate)

A cost-effective alternative for those seeking to diversify portfolios

2nd Quarter 2019

Past Performance

1Y
-1.3%
3Y
N.A.
5Y
N.A.

Equity markets have mostly clawed back losses from last year’s bloody fourth quarter as market sentiment improved on the back of a dovish Federal Reserve, progress in US-China trade negotiations and China’s policy stimulus. Despite these more positive factors, risks are also increasing. Slowing global growth remains a key concern.

Elections in Asia and later Europe is another source of uncertainty as well. Trade conflicts continue to loom large, with the US shifting their protectionist view towards Europe and Japan.

On balance, we remain somewhat constructive on the macro outlook, but acknowledge that downside risks have increased.

This translates into a more turbulent terrain for investments. Investors should look to improve the stability of their portfolios by diversifying across regions and asset classes. Multi-asset strategies might be useful to achieve such diversification.

For investors looking for a relatively more cost-effective option, a fund of ETFs might work well. Such a fund relies on relatively less active management and is therefore able to decrease investment overheads and potentially improve portfolio returns.

Why We Like the Fund

  • The Lion-OCBC Global Core fund is a cost-effective, Exchange Traded Funds-based (ETF-based) investment solution that is diversified globally and across multiple asset classes.
  • The portfolio is rebalanced periodically to stay relevant and adjust to changing market conditions.
  • This concept of a fund of ETFs and relatively less active management allows the fund manager to charge investors a lower annual management fee of 0.6% per annum.
  • The Moderate and Growth funds offer potential pay-outs, paid quarterly.
  • However, it is important to note that these distributions are not guaranteed and are dependent on market conditions.

About the Fund

NAV as at 12 April 2019
S$0.972
Fund Inception Date
31 July 2017
Fund Size
US$30.0 mil
Annual Management Fee
0.6% p.a.
Subscription Modes
Cash, SRS (for SGD-H Class O share class)

Top 5 Holdings

 
%
ISHARES USD SHORT DURATION HIGH YIELD CORP BOND UCITS ETF USD DIST
17.4
ISHARES USD HIGH YIELD CORP BOND UCITS ETF
10.8
ISHARES JP MORGAN USD ASIA CREDIT BOND INDEX ETF
9.0
ISHARES EDGE MSCI MIN VOL USA ETF
8.5
ISHARES CORE HIGH DIVIDEND ETF
7.9

NAV Movement

Source: NAV chart based on Bloomberg data as at 12 April 2019

Asset Class Allocation (%)

Source: Fund information extracted from the fund’s factsheet provided by Lion Global Investors Limited was as at 28 February 2019

Note: Performance as at 28 February 2019, for the Class O SGD-Hedged Dist Share Class, calculated on an offer-to-bid basis with all dividends and distributions reinvested, net of all charges payable upon reinvestment, if any. Performance figures exceeding 1 year, if any, were stated on an average annual compounded basis.

The information below solely constitutes the views of OCBC Bank and does not consider the specific investment objectives, financial situation or needs of anyone. The Bank is therefore not responsible for any loss or damage arising from this information. Investment involves risks. If you wish to make an investment, you should first speak to your OCBC Relationship Manager or a Personal Financial Consultant.
LION-OCBC GLOBAL CORE FUND (MODERATE) ACC SGD-H

Suitable for Balanced/ Growth

1-year performance

+ 6.53 %

LION-OCBC GLOBAL CORE FUND (MODERATE) DIST SGD-H

Suitable for Balanced/ Growth

1-year performance

+ 6.46 %