Ceybank Unit Trust : Income and Growth Fund

Introduction

Ceybank Unit Trust – Income and Growth Fund is the first Fund floated by CAML, in 1992. Ceybank Unit Trust has grown to become the largest unit trust Fund in the Balanced Fund category in Sri Lanka with more than 5,600 unit holders.

Objective

To achieve long term capital appreciation while enhancing income by investing in a diversified portfolio with mix of listed equity securities with strong growth potential and in Government and Corporate debt.

Style

The Fund Manager adopts an active portfolio strategy which places particular emphasis upon selecting under-valued equity and attractive fixed income securities. The Fund strives to diversify the equity investments across economic sectors and individual securities and fixed income investments between gilt-edged and corporate debt. Typically the Fund invests 60% to 80% of the assets in equity and remainder in fixed income securities including cash equivalents.

Risk factors

Investing in Sri Lankan financial assets include the risk normally associated with investing in shares as well as country risk synonymous to Sri Lanka. Accordingly the unit prices can fluctuate according to the value of the underlying investments. Since the investments are denominated in the local currency, the investors in other currencies would have to bear the currency risk as well.

Special Features

• Suitable for investors who seek income & capital growth
• Regular dividend payments
• Less volatility than investing in one or few shares.
• Minimum investment is Rs 1,000/=
• Units can be redeemed at any time at the prevailing market price
• No Exit Fee

Taxation

• Capital Gains Tax - Capital gains are exempted from taxes
• Dividends - Dividend paid to unit holders are tax free in the hands of unit holders.
• Withholding Tax - None

Performance of CUT VS All Share Index (ASI) since launch

TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS (Alphabetical Order) - CEYBANK UNIT TRUST

DIVERSIFICATION OF THE EQUITY PORTFOLIO