KUALA LUMPUR : AHAM Asset Management Berhad (“AHAM Capital” or “the Company”) has declared a total income distribution of RM1.11 billion for the financial year 2024, spanning across 89 wholesale and retail funds managed by the Company. These funds encompass a diverse set of strategies and asset classes, including equities, bonds, and mixed assets.
Anton Tan, Chief Officer of Product Solutions of AHAM Capital, said:
“We are delighted to reaffirm our commitment to delivering consistent income to investors, with average distribution yields ranging between 4.0% – 8.0% across our funds. In 2024, our strategic positioning in Malaysian equities paid off, supported by strong market performance driven by policy reforms and a surge in foreign direct investments. Additionally, easing inflationary trends and interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve created a supportive backdrop for fixed income markets, contributing to the overall stability of our income strategies.”
Looking ahead to 2025, Anton added:
“As the global stage shifts under Trump’s new administration, alongside heightened geopolitical tensions and persistent currency volatility, the need for diversification is more critical than ever. Income strategies help provide a cornerstone for portfolio resilience by offering stability and capital preservation in an uncertain environment.
“While the pace of rate cuts may slow, and interest rates could remain higher-for-longer, the current environment still offers a rare window for income-seeking investors to lock in higher yields today. We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing globally diversified solutions spanning different strategies, assets, and currency classes to help our clients recalibrate and position for the year ahead.”
The Company’s Select and World Series funds delivered strong income distribution yields ranging from 4.0% to 8.0% across various asset classes and strategies. Notable highlights include:
- AHAM World Series – Income Fund: Achieved an impressive yield of 8.3% by capitalizing on global income opportunities.
- AHAM Select SGD Income Fund and AHAM Select AUD Income Fund: Each recorded yields of 4.50%, offering investors the advantages of currency diversification.
- In the Shariah-compliant segment:
- AHAM Aiiman Income Plus Fund: Delivered a competitive yield of 4.50%.
- AHAM Aiiman Quantum Fund: Achieved a yield of 4.60%.
As of 31 December 2024, AHAM Capital’s total Assets Under Administration (AUA) stood at approximately RM89.0 billion, encompassing assets under management, investment advisory, and those under distribution.