A balanced fund delivering steady income and long-term capital appreciation since January 2002 — outperforming its benchmark over 5, 10, 15 and 20-year periods.
Aims to provide unit holders with steady income and potential for capital appreciation over the longer term by investing in a balanced portfolio of equities and fixed income instruments.
Designed for conservative equity investors willing to accept a moderate level of risk with a preference for steady income and capital growth potential.
Invests in a balanced mix of equities and fixed income instruments with liquid assets. Asset allocation as a percentage of NAV:
The Fund's benchmark is the weighted average of 60% FTSE Bursa Malaysia EMAS Index and 40% Maybank 1-year Fixed Deposit Rate at the beginning of the year (for the fixed income portion).
Source: LSEG Lipper.IM & Bloomberg. *Benchmark = Weighted average of 60% FTSE Bursa Malaysia EMAS Index + 40% Maybank 1-year FD Rate.
| Metric | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Annual Return | +10.83% | +23.59% | +0.30% | -8.92% | -0.11% |
| Benchmark Return | +0.23% | +2.91% | -2.03% | -1.59% | +2.72% |
| Outperformance | +10.60% | +20.68% | +2.33% | -7.33% | -2.83% |
| Metric | 1-Year (2019) |
2-Year (2019–20) |
3-Year (2019–21) |
4-Year (2019–22) |
5-Year (2019–23) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 10.83% | 36.97% | 37.38% | 25.13% | 24.99% |
| Benchmark* | 0.23% | 3.95% | 2.40% | 0.13% | 2.85% |
| Outperformance | +10.60% | +33.02% | +34.98% | +25.00% | +22.14% |
PECBF has established an outstanding long-term track record, outperforming the benchmark by +22.14%, +32.39%, +67.59% and +36.68% for the 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year periods ending 31 December 2023, respectively.
As at 31 December 2023. Source: LSEG Lipper.IM & Bloomberg.
PECBF has consistently produced income distributions every year since inception (2002–2023), 22 consecutive years without fail.
Over its operation, PECBF has consistently produced income distributions every year without fail, thanks to cash reserves accumulated via realised profits from stock disposals.
This consistency reflects the fund manager's disciplined approach to balancing growth with income generation — even during challenging market years like 2008 (Global Financial Crisis) and 2020 (COVID-19).
PECBF has been recognised multiple times by LSEG Lipper — one of the most prestigious independent fund award organisations globally — for its consistent risk-adjusted performance.
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