Notice to the Participants of BDO UITFs
Maximize returns from a portfolio of medium to long term dollar-fixed income investments
Investment Objective
The Fund aims for capital preservation and income generation over the medium term by investing in higher yielding medium to long term bond investments and other similar fixed income securities.
Investment Policy
The Fund may invest in deposits in the Trustee’s bank or in other banks, securities issued or guaranteed by the Philippine Government or the BSP, tradable securities issued by any supranational entity and exchange-listed fixed income securities. Subject to BSP guidelines and the Trustee's Trust Committee approval, the Fund may also avail of financial derivative instruments solely for the purpose of hedging risk exposures, as well as invest in other tradable investment outlets/categories as may be deemed suitable for the Fund.
Client Suitability
The Fund is suitable for individual and corporate investors with moderate risk appetite and who are looking for higher yields and are willing to take the attendant risks due to the relatively longer-term nature of the Fund’s investments. In order to minimize risks and maximize earning potential, participants/trustors are recommended to stay invested in the Fund for at least three (3) years.
Fund Facts
Bloomberg Ticker | EPCIBUS PM |
Fund Type | Fixed Income Fund |
Inception Date | May 3, 2005 |
Benchmark | Markit iBoxx Philippines USD 5-10 Index |
Initial NAVpU | US$ 1.00 |
Minimum Investment | USD 500.00 |
Minimum Additional / Minimum Maintaining Participation | USD 500.00 |
Minimum Holding Period | 30 calendar days |
Early Redemption Fee | 1.00% of Original Participation Amount |
Management Fee | 1.00% p.a. |
NAVpU Availability | Every trading day at 7:30 p.m. |
Dealing Period | Up to 2:30 p.m. of any banking day |
Settlement Period | Three (3) banking days after notice of redemption is received |
Custodian | Deutsche Bank AG, Manila Branch |
External Auditor | Punongbayan & Araullo |