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Fourth Quarter Top Fund Idea: Fidelity Global Multi-Asset Income Fund

Travelling the globe, plucking the low hanging fruits

28 November 2019

The global hunt continues

  • Given that market risks are likely to ebb and flow into the final months of 2019, we expect markets to remain mostly range-bound this quarter.
  • In addition, current valuations do not support a big fourth quarter finish, especially after global equities posted 16% gains in the first nine months of the year.
  • The bar for investment returns via capital appreciation is admittedly elevated at this point. The low hanging fruit where returns are concerned is investment income. Dividends from stocks, coupons from bonds and rent from properties are among the key sources of such income and they will play a greater role in boosting total portfolio returns against the current investment backdrop.
  • In anticipation of any untoward developments in trade negotiations, diversification of income sources across geographical print, sectors and asset classes are deeply important to increase stability and mitigate downside risks.
  • Global multi-asset strategies with a focus on income generation, buttressed by a good performance track record make for a well-rounded investment.

Why we like the fund

  • The fund aims to provide regular income and moderate capital growth over the medium to longer term by investing in a wide array of global equities and fixed income assets.
  • The flexibility to adjust portfolio allocations actively across regional exposures and asset classes as and when needs and opportunities arise allows the fund to navigate through choppy market terrains with potentially lower volatility.
  • This also allows the fund to maintain and improve the stability of the overall portfolio and ensure lower drawdowns during volatile periods.
  • However, potentially high correlations across regions and asset classes during periods of elevated market stress are key risks for the fund’s performance.

Past performance

1Y
2.2%
3Y
3.7%
5Y
N.A.

Note: Performance as at 31 August 2019, for the A-MINC(G)-SGD 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.

About the fund

NAV as at 9 October 2019
S$1.052
Fund Inception Date
21 July 2014
Fund Size
US$8,831 mil
Annual Management Fee
1.25% p.a.
Subscription Modes
Cash, SRS (for the SGD share classes only)

Top 5 holdings

 
%
US 10YR NOTE FUT (CBT) DEC19 TYZ9
1.4
UST NOTES 1.625% 08/15/2029
1.2
BLACKROCK CONTINENTAL EUROPEAN INCOME FUNDA Inc
1.1
LONG GILT FUTURE DEC19 G Z9
0.9
UNITED STATES TREASURY BOND 2.875% 05/15/2049
0.9

NAV movement

Source: NAV chart based on Bloomberg data as at 9 October 2019

Asset class allocation (%)

Source: Fund information extracted from the fund’s factsheet provided by FIL Investment Management was as at 31 August 2019

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FIDELITY GLB MULTI ASSET INC MCDIST SGD(SGD/USD H)

Suitable for Balanced/ Growth

1-year performance

+ 3.27 %

FIDELITY GLOBAL MULTI ASSET INCOME FD A-MIN(G) SGD

Suitable for Balanced/ Growth

1-year performance

+ 6.49 %

FID GLOBAL MULTI ASSET INC F A-MIN(G)SGD-H SGD/USD

Suitable for Balanced/ Growth/ Aggressive

1-year performance

+ 3.10 %