Important Note ZAR

In calculating the current value of your investment, we have applied the long-term equity carve-out returns of Foord Asset Management's Global Balanced composite from 1 January 1990 to 31 August 2002. These returns are gross of fees and taxes. Performance from 1 September 2002 onwards is that of the Foord Equity Fund and is net of investment management fees but gross of any taxes. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Foord Asset Management and Foord Unit Trusts Limited disclaims any liability for any loss, liability, or damages (whether direct or consequential) of any nature whatsoever that may be suffered as a result of, or which may be attributable, directly or indirectly, to the use of or reliance upon the information provided.

Important Note USD

In calculating the current value of your investment, we have applied the long-term returns of the Foord International Trust. These returns are calculated from net of fees. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Foord Asset Management (Guernsey) Limited disclaims any liability for any loss, liability, or damages (whether direct or consequential) of any nature whatsoever that may be suffered as a result of, or which may be attributable, directly or indirectly, to the use of or reliance upon the information provided.

Foord Equity Fund

Investment Objective

The fund aims to earn a higher total rate of return than that of the South African equity market, as represented by the return of the FTSE/JSE All Share Index including income, with less than market risk.

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Investor Profile

Investors who require long-term capital growth and who are able to withstand investment volatility in the short to medium term.

Performance history

Fund Characteristics

Benchmark

The total return of the FTSE/JSE All Share Index.

significant restrictions

SA equity exposure between 80% and 100% with the balance invested in cash.

Income Distributions

End-February and end-August each year.

Income Characteristics

Low gross yield, similar to FTSE/JSE All Share Index dividend yield. Income distributions are reduced by the annual service charge, which varies with the relative performance of the fund against its benchmark.

Portfolio Orientation

A portfolio of quality JSE shares that present compelling long-term investment value.

Foreign Assets

N/A

Risk of loss

High in periods shorter than one year. Lower in periods greater than three years.

Time Horizon

Longer than 5 years

Suitable Investors

Investors who require long-term capital growth and who are able to withstand Investment volatility in the short to medium term but who do not require a high income yield.

Fee Structure

No initial fees are levied. The annual management fee is a performance fee with the daily charge rate adjusted up or down based on the fund’s one-year rolling return relative to that of its benchmark. The fee at benchmark is 1.0% plus VAT, the performance fee sharing ratio is 15% and a minimum fee of 0.5% plus VAT applies.

Fund Manager

Dave Foord
Dane Schrauwen
Nick Balkin

Minimum Investment

R20 000 lump sum or R1 000 per month

Investment Services

Compare our funds

Selecting the fund that best suits your investment needs can be difficult. Use the tools on this page to compare two or more of the Foord unit trust funds. For further assistance, please call us on 021 531 5085.