Funds and prices

Overview

This actively managed, defensive equity fund invests in companies from Euro countries that offer a high dividend yield.

The fund aims to generate additional income through call overwriting.

The fund focuses on quality factors to exclude low quality stocks, including the company’s ability to pay stable or growing dividends.

The strategy is based on a quantitative model.

ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Asset Management classifies this fund as a Sustainability Focus Fund, which promotes environmental and social characteristics in accordance with SFDR Article 8. The research and portfolio construction processes incorporate ESG risk integration and screening and comply with ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Asset Management Sustainability exclusion policy. For more information on Sustainability at ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ, please refer to www.ubs.com/am-si-commitment.

The portfolio manager is not tied to the benchmark in terms of investment selection or weight.

The exchange rate risk between EUR and USD is largely hedged.

The distributing (-dist) share classes of this sub-fund intend to distribute capital (premiums from writing call options) as well as income (e.g. from dividends). See risk section below.

This share class distributes a constant percentage share of the NAV, not a constant amount.

This share class is designed for investors who want to profit from performance opportunities on the financial markets and at the same time wish more stable distributions at a specific percentage level to cover recurring liquidity needs.

As the distributions are substantial, this share class is not designed for investors who want to build wealth. The latter may prefer the accumulating share class.

This share class must not be seen as an alternative to a savings account or fixed-interest paying investments.

The percentage distribution rate of this share class is unrelated to the interest or other income generated in the fund. The distribution is a percentage payment of the current amount of investment.

It is possible that the distributions result in an erosion of assets and a reduction of invested capital.

This share class may distribute capital as well as income. There are potential negative tax consequences for some investors in some jurisdictions. See risk section below.

Benefits

Easy access to a high quality, defensive equity portfolio which aims to provide some downside cushion during market corrections.

Strong income component generated from dividends and call option premiums.

Investors can profit from a portfolio that seeks optimal diversification - low single stock weights and broad country and sector allocations.

Risks

ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Equity Funds invest in equities and may therefore be subject to high fluctuations in value. As these ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ funds pursue an active management style, each fund's performance can deviate substantially from that of its reference index. All investments are subject to market fluctuations. Every fund has specific risks, which can significantly increase under unusual market conditions. The fund can use derivatives, which may result in additional risks (particularly counterparty risk). In distributing share classes, the equity yield, net of fund fees, will be distributed. The distributing (-dist) share classes of this fund intend to distribute capital as well as income (e.g. from dividends). Investors in some jurisdictions may incur a higher rate of tax on distributed capital than on any capital gains which are realized on disposal of fund shares. Some investors may therefore choose to invest in the accumulating (-acc) instead of the distributing (-dist) share classes. Investors may be taxed at a later point in time on income and capital arising on accumulating (-acc) share classes compared to distributing (-dist) share classes. Investors should seek their own tax advice. The monthly 8%-mdist distributing share classes may distribute capital as well as income. It is possible that the distributions result in an erosion of assets and a reduction of invested capital. There are potential negative tax consequences for some investors in some jurisdictions. Investors in some jurisdictions may incur a higher rate of tax on distributed capital than on any capital gains which are realised on disposal of fund shares. Some investors may therefore choose to invest in the accumulating (-acc) instead of the distributing (-dist) share classes. Investors may be taxed at a later point in time on income and capital arising on accumulating (-acc) share classes compared to distributing (-dist) share classes. Investors should seek their own tax advice.

Features

Product category
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Equity Funds
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Country & Regional Funds
Product domicile
Luxembourg
Portfolio management
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Asset Management (UK) Ltd., London
Fund management
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Fund Management (Luxembourg) S.A., Luxembourg
Custodian bank
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Europe SE, Luxembourg Branch
Representative for products established under foreign law
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ AG, Stockholm
Day of inception
October 22, 2015
Currency of account
EUR
Currency of unit class
USD
Close of financial year
May 31
Issue / redemption
daily
Maturity
Open end
Management fee
0.82% p.a.
Total expense ratio (TER)
1.09% p.a.
Swing pricing
yes
Minimum investment
n.a.
Reference Index / Benchmark
MSCI EMU (net div. reinv.) (hedged USD)
ISIN
LU1240783693
Bloomberg Ticker
UBECIH8 LX

Performance and Prices

Percentage growth

as of April 3, 2024
Cumulative
USD(%) EUR(%)
YTD
1M
3M
6M
1Y 11.99 12.67
2Y
3Y 18.29 28.54
5Y 21.73 26.31
ø p.a.5Y 4.01 4.78

Current data

Net asset value 03.04.2024 USD 80.18
High - last 12 months 27.03.2024 USD 80.59
Low - last 12 months 27.10.2023 USD 73.32
Last distribution 14.03.2024 USD 0.52
Assets of the unit class in mn 03.04.2024 USD 0.56
Total product assets in mn 03.04.2024 USD 671.45
Indicative current equity yield 29.02.2024 9.80%
Statistical data
Date
2 years
5 years
Total risk reference index / benchmark 29.02.2024 17.20% 18.37%
Sharpe Ratio 29.02.2024 0.26 0.14
Risk Free Rate 31.03.2024 4.15% 2.15%

Structures

By the 10 largest equity positions (in %, as of February 29, 2024)

 
 
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG 2.70
Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA 2.65
Schneider Electric SE 2.65
AXA SA 2.60
Koninklijke KPN NV 2.59
Assicurazioni Generali SpA 2.58
Industria de Diseno Textil SA 2.57
SAP SE 2.56
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen 2.53
Allianz SE 2.51

Fees

Flat fee
1.03%
Management fee p.a.
0.82%
Max. issuing commission
6.00%
Max. redemption commission
0.00%
Distribution fee
(see info)

Distributions

From
01-Nov-2020
To
01-Nov-2021
Date of distribution
Pay date
Cps no.
Currency
Distribution
EU Savings Tax - Tax domicile other EU country
11.04.2023 14.04.2023 87 USD 0.51 n.a. 10.05.2023 15.05.2023 88 USD 0.52 n.a. 12.06.2023 15.06.2023 89 USD 0.50 n.a. 10.07.2023 13.07.2023 90 USD 0.52 n.a. 10.08.2023 15.08.2023 91 USD 0.53 n.a. 11.09.2023 14.09.2023 92 USD 0.52 n.a. 10.10.2023 13.10.2023 93 USD 0.51 n.a. 10.11.2023 15.11.2023 94 USD 0.49 n.a. 11.12.2023 14.12.2023 95 USD 0.52 n.a. 10.01.2024 16.01.2024 96 USD 0.52 n.a. 12.02.2024 15.02.2024 97 USD 0.52 n.a. 11.03.2024 14.03.2024 98 USD 0.52 n.a.

Authorisations

Country of distribution
Representative / Information
Austria
Ernst & Young Steuerberatungsgesellschaft m.b.H. Wien
Belgium
BNP PARIBAS Securities Services
Denmark
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ AG, Stockholm
Finland
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ AG, Stockholm
Germany
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Europe SE
Greece
Bank of Cyprus Ltd.
Italy
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Asset Management SGR S.p.A.
Liechtenstein
Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG
Luxembourg
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Fund Services (Luxembourg) S.A.
Netherlands
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Investment Bank Nederland BV.
Norway
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ AG, Stockholm
Spain
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Europe SE, sucursal en España
Sweden
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ AG, Stockholm
Switzerland
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Fund Management (Switzerland) AG
United Kingdom
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Asset Management (UK) Limited

Literature

Agreement / Prospectus
Document type
Document Language
Prospectus
Country supplement
Key Information Document
Past performance
Previous performance scenario
Statutes / Management regulations
ESG Disclosure
Annual and semi-annual report (accounting on May 31)
Document type
Document Language
Annual report
Semi-annual report