Important Notes:
In today’s low rate environment, investors are looking for higher yields in addition to steady incomes in their portfolios. To meet these goals, an increasing number of investors are choosing non-traditional income assets, such as preferred securities, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and equity option strategies.
These non-traditional assets can be beneficial because they provide relatively higher yields and have lower correlation to other assets. We believe using a multi-asset allocation approach, which includes a mix of bonds and equities, can help investors create solid and stable income. This approach may also add a defensive tilt to the portfolio during market stress periods.
Traditional and non-traditional asset classes
To strive for a sustainable long-term income distribution, our strategy adopts a differentiated approach of achieving yield, minimising reliance on equity appreciation – primarily seeking yield through fixed income and an option writing strategy.
The typical asset allocation of the portfolio has a relatively low volatility profile, dominated by fixed income credits, low beta equities and an option writing (income generating) structure.
Typical asset allocation (%)1
Fixed income
Equity and equity related securities
For a sustainable long-term income strategy, we strive to achieve higher natural yields (the cash generated from invested income sources) in order to minimise the need to rely on drawing from capital gains or principal capital.
Average yield breakdown by asset class (%)1
The tactical use of option-writing is key to our global multi-asset diversified income approach as it may provide a steady income stream potential in both up and down markets.
Option premium collected tends to increase with market volatility, which should be particularly rewarding during periods of market drawdown, when capital payout capabilities may be hampered.
Historical data shows that equity option strategies saw shallower drawdowns than the broad equity market during several market corrections since 2000.
Performance during market volatility2
Aims to generate high, stable income through multiple traditional and non-traditional income sources.
Dividend schedule
(The distribution yield is not guaranteed. Distribution may be paid out of capital. Refer to Important Note 2.)
*Applicable to AA (USD) MDIST (G) Share class. A positive distribution yield does not imply a positive return.
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