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PRU Global Positioning Strategy Fund

Fund Objective

The investment objective of the PRU Global Positioning Strategy Fund is to achieve positive absolute returns over the medium-term through the implementation of an actively managed asset allocation strategy in a diversified range of global assets including cash, equities, bonds and currencies. Exposure to each of the asset classes will be primarily through exchange traded funds (“ETF”), index futures, direct equity and bonds, swaps, options and foreign exchange forwards, each of which may be traded through recognised exchanges or via the over the counter markets.

The Manager intends to achieve this investment objective by investing all or substantially all of the assets of the PRU Global Positioning Strategy Fund into the IOF - Global Market Navigator which shares the same investment objective. For the avoidance of doubt, the actively managed asset allocation strategy will be implemented by the Manager only at the underlying fund level.

Market Overview
As of 01-Aug-2010

Global equities rebounded strongly in July following weakness in the second half of June. The MSCI AC World index gained in US dollar terms over the month with the UK and Europe ex UK leading the gains. Investor sentiment was boosted by the better-than-expected Europe’s Purchasing Manager Index data and hopes of a shift in Chinese policy. The renewed weakness in US housing and consumer data was offset by the strong quarterly corporate earnings.

World government bonds rose in US dollar terms over the month, driven mainly by a stronger euro. Developed government bond yields were generally flat while Asia and emerging markets declined. Credit markets also performed relatively well as credit spreads tightened amid an improvement in investors' risk appetite; US high yield bonds outperformed US investment grade bonds.

The Underlying Fund's returns were boosted mainly by its exposure to equity investments, particularly in Europe, Germany and the UK on the back of a rally in global equity markets. The Underlying Fund's bond holdings, namely Mexican local currency and Russian USD government bonds also made significant contributions to the returns.

During the month, the fund manager of the Underlying Fund reduced holdings in US equities and correspondingly invested the proceeds into US investment grade bonds given that yields are still attractive relative to US treasuries. Going forward, within equities, the fund manager of the Underlying Fund maintains preference for developed market equities relative to emerging markets and Asia. The fund manager of the Underlying Fund expects macro and general credit conditions to be supportive of investor risk appetite.

 
Fund DetailsFund Prices
 
Launch Date
18-Aug-2008
Initial Sales Charge
Max 5%
Min. Initial Investment
SGD 1,000+
Min. Subsequent Investment
SGD 100
Annual Management Fee
1.5%^
Fund Manager
Prudential Asset Management (Singapore) Limited
Sub-Manager of Underlying Funds
N.A
Sub-Manager
N.A
Benchmark
N.A
Subscription Method
Cash, SRS Account
Fund Size (Millions) SGD 3.00 - As at 31-Aug-2010
Fund Currency SGD
CPFIS Risk Classification N.A
Share class N.A
Foot Note:
+Subject to distributor’s terms and conditions.
^Fee includes management fee of 1% p.a. charged at the underlying Luxembourg-domiciled International Opportunities Funds – Global Market Navigator (IOF - Global Market Navigator)
There is currently no suitable benchmark for the Fund. Prior to 24 June 2010, the benchmark for the Fund was (USD 3-month LIBOR plus 3%) per annum. The high market volatility experienced in recent years showed that financial market returns are not normally distributed as assumed in almost all financial models, which has underestimated risk. Given that the Fund is largely invested in risky assets, the Manager is of the view that a cash-plus benchmark no longer reflects the Fund’s investment objective, focus and approach over a short period of time.
Investors should note that the net asset value of this Fund is likely to have a high volatility due to the investment policies or portfolio management techniques of the IOF – Global Market Navigator.

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Latest NAVs
Cash Fund : 1.040916    PRU 3Plus : 0.822    PRU Asian Balanced Fund : 1.689    PRU Asian Infrastructure Equity Fund - EUR : 0.550    PRU Asian Infrastructure Equity Fund - SGD : 0.945    PRU Asian Infrastructure Equity Fund - USD : 0.700    PRU Dragon Peacock Fund : 2.530    PRU Global Balanced Fund : 0.851    PRU Global Basics Fund - EUR : 0.624    PRU Global Basics Fund - SGD : 1.072    PRU Global Basics Fund - USD : 0.794    PRU Global Leaders Fund : 0.787    PRU Global Positioning Strategy Fund : 0.939    PRU Global Technology Fund : 0.455    PRU Income X : 0.662    PRU Monthly Income Plan M : 0.991    PRU Monthly Income Plan A : 1.022    PRU Pan European Fund : 0.843    PRU Protected Global Titans Fund (S$) : 1.154    
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