Legg Mason Batterymarch Asia Pacific Equity Fund

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About The Fund

Investment Aim

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing at least two-thirds of its Total Asset Value in equity securities of companies domiciled in or are conducting a predominant portion of their economic activities in one or more emerging Asian countries. The Fund may invest in one or a few countries, either broadly or in particular geographic regions, and generally will be broadly diversified among industries.

Performance Benchmark

MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Net Dividends Index
 
Class A Acc Class A Dis (A)
NAV:USD 91.31USD 176.72
High*USD 148.56USD 293.21
Low*:USD 51.82USD 82.46
* Based on since inception month end prices
 
Fund Size:USD 88 Million
Number of Holdings:149
All data are as of 31 December 2011.
 
 
 

About the Investment Strategy

  • The emerging Asian countries in which the Fund invests include China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
  • The portfolio comprises 80-120 holdings with no bias towards value or growth.
  • Emphasis on bottom-up stock selection, with a secondary focus on country allocation.
  • Focus on high quality dominant companies with above average growth prospects and reasonable stock valuations.

    • About the Investment Team

    Batterymarch is a global investment manager with over 25 years' experience in managing UK and European equities, with an on-the-ground presence in London covering the UK and European stock markets.

    General Fund Literature

    Fact Sheet
    Prospectus
    Product Highlight Sheet
    Annual Report
    Interim Report
     
     

    This document, prepared by Legg Mason Asset Management Singapore Pte. Limited ("Legg Mason"), is for information only and does not constitute an offer nor solicitation to buy or sell any units of the Fund. The prospectus of the Fund is available and may be obtained from Legg Mason or its authorised distributors. Investors should read the prospectus prior to any subscription. All applications for units in the Fund must be made on the application forms accompanying the prospectus. An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. The value of units and the income accruing to the units, if any, may fall or rise and past performance is not necessarily a guide for future performance.

    The Fund may invest in certain types of derivative instruments for efficient portfolio management purposes. Please refer to the prospectus for more information.

    All opinions and estimates in this document constitute Legg Mason's house view as of the date of this document and is subject to change without notice. Legg Mason, its affiliates, officers or directors, may have an interest in the acquisition or disposal of the securities mentioned herein.

    Distribution of this document may be restricted in certain jurisdictions; persons into whose possession this publication comes should inform themselves of and observe such restrictions. This document does not constitute the distribution of any information or the making of any offer or solicitation by anyone in any jurisdiction in which such distribution or offer is not authorized or to any person to whom it is unlawful to distribute this document. This Fund is not available to US citizens, residents or greencard holders and may not be available in all jurisdictions.