Managed Funds - Asian Value Trust

Overview

Established on 28 February 2011, the Hunter Hall Asian Value Trust (ASV) is principally invested in an ethically screened Asian portfolio of manufacturing, service and distribution businesses. The objective of the ASV is to increase the wealth of its investors by substantially outperforming Asian stockmarkets, benchmarked by a 80%/20% blend of the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Total Return Index and the MSCI Japan Total Return Index, respectively, both with Net Dividends Reinvested, in Australian Dollars (collectively referenced as the ASV Benchmark), over the medium to long term without incurring significant risk to capital.

Key Information

Inception Date
28 February 2011
Investment Objectives
To increase the wealth of its investors by substantially outperforming Asian stockmarkets, benchmarked by an 80%/20% blend of the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Total Return Index and the MSCI Japan Total Return Index, respectively, both with Net Dividends Reinvested, in Australian Dollars (collectively referenced as the ASV Benchmark), over the medium to long term without incurring significant risk to capital
Territory
Asia 4
Ethical Policy
Negative screen
Recommended Investment Time Frame
5 years+
Funds Under Management (as at 30.09.2011)
$1.2m
Minimum Initial Investment
$5,000
Distributions 1
30 June and 31 December
Entry Fee
4% of which all may be rebated
Management Fee 
1.45% per annum
Management Fee Rebate 2
Nil
Performance Fee
15% of any return greater than the ASV Benchmark, payable half yearly
Advisor Remuneration
Nil
MER 3 to 31.12.2011 (annualised)
1.74% (including performance fee)
1.74% (excluding performance fee)
Regular Savings Plan
Yes - minimum $200 per month
Hedging Policy
Yes – up to a maximum Australian Dollar exposure of 50% of its net assets, primarily through short to medium term forward contracts

1. .Distributions are only payable when there is net income to distribute.

2. For Class B unitholders: The Management Fee Rebate can be accessed by wholesale investors, or by investors who access the Funds via IDPS platforms such as Master Trusts or Wraps.

3.The Management Expense Ratio (MER) is a measurement of costs incurred by an investor who invests in an unlisted Managed Investment Scheme that would not be incurred by an investor who invests directly in the same assets as held by the Scheme. The MERs shown are based on audited financial statements. The Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) measures the costs of managing the Funds' investments that are not deducted directly from an investors account, including investment-related legal costs, management and performance fees paid to the investment manager, custody fees and the net effect of any GST. For the Hunter Hall Funds the ICR equates to the Total MER.

4. The ASV invests in Asia as defined by the Encyclopedia Brtannica: "It is bounded by the Arctic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. The western boundary, with Europe, runs roughly north-south along the eastern Ural Mountains; the Caspian, Black, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas; the Suez Canal; and the Red Sea. The islands of Sri Lanka and Taiwan and the archipelagoes of Indonesia (excluding New Guinea), the Philippines and Japan also form part of Asia", as such, it includes Turkey, the Middle East and Russia.

Financial Year End Returns
Asian Value Trust (% per annum)
ASV
ASV Benchmark
Financial YTD 2012
-0.1
-0.1
4 Months to June 2011
-2.5
-1.8
ASV Benchmark refers to an 80%/20% blend of the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Total Return Index and the MSCI Japan Total Return Index, respectively, both with Net Dividends Reinvested, in A$. Investment returns have been calculated in accordance with normal industry practice utilising movements in unit price and assuming reinvestment of all distribution of income and realised profits. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and no guarantee of future return is implied. Source: Hunter Hall.
Top Ten Holdings at 31/01/2012
Company
Main Business
Country
% of Net Assets
at Market Value
Gold Bullion
gold
Gold
4.9
Consciencefood
food processor
Indonesia
4.9
Daiichikosho
karaoke machinery
Japan
4.5
Toho Pharmaceutical
medical device wholesaler
Japan
4.1
Manila Water
water utility
Philippines
4.1
Indian Bank
bank
India
3.9
Woongjin Thinkbig
education services
Korea
3.8
Imasen
automobile parts
Japan
3.8
Hyundai Home Shopping
consumer products
Korea
3.7
Tulip Telecom
data communication infrastructure
India
3.4
Distributions

The net income of the Fund is distributed to unitholders as soon as practicable after each 30 June and 31 December.

Income distributions can be reinvested in additional units, deposited directly to a nominated bank account or mailed by cheque.

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Distribution History

Year ended
Cash per Unit
Australian
Franking Credits
(per unit)
Foreign
Tax Credits
(per unit)
Reinvestment
Price
31/12/2011
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.00
30/06/2011
0.3196
0.0000
0.0260
97.21
Ratings

As this is a new Fund, no ratings are available as yet.
Certification
R.I.A.A. Logo
Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) 1

Rating: Certified
Awards
Ethical/SRI Manager
(awarded to Hunter Hall)
Money Management Lonsec Fund Manager of the Year Awards
May 2011
AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards 2010
Best International Small Cap Shares
(awarded to Hunter Hall)
AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards 2010
August 2010
1. Hunter Hall has been certified by RIAA according to the strict disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program. See www.responsibleinvestment.org for details.


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