Client Suitability

Participation in the Fund’s classes shall be open to individual and corporate investors with moderate risk appetite. The MERIT unit class (I) is available to Retirement Plans with existing investment management accounts (IMA) or trust and other fiduciary accounts. 

Participation in the Fund’s classes shall be open to individual and corporate investors with moderate risk appetite. The MERIT unit class (I) is available to Retirement Plans with existing investment management accounts (IMA) or trust and other fiduciary accounts. 

Fund Facts

Fund Type


Fixed Income Fund

Minimum Investment


Retail Unit Class (R)           
₱10,000
Merit Unit Class (I)
₱1,000

Minimum Additional/Maintaining Participation


Retail Unit Class (R)           
₱10,000
Merit Unit Class (I)
₱1,000 / None

Dealing Period


Up to 2:30pm of any banking day

Minimum Holding Period


Retail Unit Class (R)           
30 calendar days
Merit Unit Class (I)
None

Early Redemption Fee


Retail Unit Class (R)           
0.50% of original participation amount
Merit Unit Class (I)
None

Settlement Period


One (1) banking day after notice of redemption is received

Trust Fee


Retail Unit Class (R)           
1.00% p.a.
Merit Unit Class (I)
0.825%

Inception Date


Retail Unit Class (R)           
April 29, 2005
Merit Unit Class (I)
February 11, 2022

Benchmark


Markit iBoxx ALBI Philippine 1-5 (Domestic) index

NAVPU Availability


Every trading day at 7:00pm

Custodian


Standard Chartered Bank, Citibank

External Auditor


Punongbayan & Araullo

Bloomberg Ticker


Retail Unit Class (R)           
BDOPFIF PM
Merit Unit Class (I)
BDOPBFM PM

Disclosures

BDO Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs) are not deposits but trust agreements. They are not obligations of, nor guaranteed, nor insured by BDO or its affiliates and subsidiaries, and are not insured by, nor governed by the PDIC. Due to the nature of the investments of a UITF, the returns/yields cannot be guaranteed. Any income or loss arising from market fluctuations and price volatility of the securities held by the UITFs, including government securities, is for the account of the investor. The units of participation in the funds, when redeemed, may be worth more or worth less than the initial investment of the investor. Historical performance, when presented, is purely for reference purposes and not a guarantee of similar future results. BDO, as trustee, is not liable for losses unless there is fraud, willful default, bad faith or gross negligence. Investors must read the complete details of the UITFs in its Plan Rules, make their own risk assessment, and when necessary, seek an independent/professional opinion before making an investment. For more information, visit our website at www.bdo.com.ph/trust.

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For inquiries or concerns, please call BDO Contact Center at (02) 8631-8000 or email trustcustomercare@bdo.com.ph for trust and investment products or services.

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Subject to the exemptions under BSP regulations, the Participant/Trustor shall be entitled to cancel his/its initial subscription, without penalty, upon formal notice to the Trustee within a period of two (2) banking days immediately following the signing of the Omnibus Participating Trust Agreement of BDO UITFs. However, the Participant/Trustor shall bear the payment of all costs, expenses and early redemption fees arising from such termination, if any. If a Participant/Trustor wishes to exercise his/its rights under this provision, the Participant/Trustor should immediately call/send an email to/visit his/its assigned Trust Marketing Officer or the Branch Manager/ Marketing Officer of the Participant's/Trustor's BDO Servicing Branch.

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BDO Corporate Center

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8741 Paseo De Roxas Makati City 1226 Philippines

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BDO Trust and Investments Group

(+632) 8631 - 8000

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