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Manulife Investment Asia-Pacific REIT Fund RM Class 3-year Fund Volatility 15.1 High Lipper Analytics 10 Aug 21 September 2021 Factsheet Manulife Investment Asia-Pacific REIT Fund Fund category Fund review and strategy Fund-of-Funds 10-year performance as at 31 August 2021* 160% Fund objective 140% To provide long-term capital appreciation and 120% sustainable income through a combined investment in other collective investment schemes, namely REITs 100% 80% and infrastructure funds/trusts. 60% Investor profile 40% The Fund is suitable for investors who wish to have 20% investment exposure through a diversified portfolio of 0% REITs and infrastructure funds/trusts within the Asia- -20% Pacific region. The Fund may also appeal to investors 08/2011 06/2012 03/2013 12/2013 09/2014 07/2015 04/2016 01/2017 10/2017 08/2018 05/2019 02/2020 11/2020 08/2021 who are seeking a sus tainable distribution of income ——— Fund RM Class ——— Benchmark in RM and long-term capital growth with a long-term We have seen further progress in vaccination rate in Asia with Singapore reaching the 80% mark by the end of investment horizon of 5 years or more. August. The country is on track to reopen further and is shifting focus to generating new growth, jobs and Fund manager prosperity for the future. We stay positive on Singapore REITs as the rapid progress of vaccination puts the country on solid ground for re-opening, ahead of regional peers. The continued progress on vaccination and Manulife Investment Management (M) Berhad reopening of borders continue to be key catalysts for further operational improvements in Asia REITs. 200801033087 (834424-U) Trustee HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Berhad 193701000084 (1281-T) Total return over the following periods ended 31 August 2021* 1 6 YTD 1 year 3 year 5 year 10 year Fund information (as at 31 Aug 2021) month month NAV/unit RM 0.4326 Fund RM Class (%) -1.88 8.41 6.59 10.34 15.34 30.89 146.63 Fund size RM 636.99 mil Benchmark in RM (%) -2.81 4.69 3.00 4.37 0.26 10.75 46.17 Units in circulation 1,472.42 mil Fund launch date 07 Jun 2007 Calendar year returns* Fund inception date 28 Jun 2007 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Financial year 31 Aug Fund RM Class (%) 12.48 15.60 -0.89 15.99 -5.99 Currency RM Benchmark in RM (%) 7.41 13.25 -2.75 13.75 -12.91 Management fee Up to 1.75% of NAV p.a. Trustee fee 0.06% of NAV p.a. excluding Source: Lipper; Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The performance is * foreign custodian fees and calculated on NAV-to-NAV basis. charges Sales charge Up to 5.00% of NAV per unit Top 5 holdings Asset/sector allocation Redemption charge Nil No. Security name % NAV No. Asset/sector name % NAV Distribution frequency Semi-annually, if any. Link Real Estate Investment 1 Retail REITs 36.0 1 13.5 Benchmark^ Manulife Investment Asia Trust 2 Industrial REITs 27.2 REIT Ex Japan Index CapitaLand Integrated 3 Diversified Reits 15.7 2 8.2 Commercial Trust 4 Office REITs 9.2 Ascendas Real Estate 5 Hotel & Resort Reits 4.0 3 8.1 Investment Trust 6 Specialized Reits 3.7 4 Mapletree Logistics Trust 6.0 Real Estate Operating 7 1.6 5 Mapletree Commercial Trust 4.9 Companies 8 Cash & Cash Equivalents 2.5 Highest & lowest NAV 2018 2019 2020 Geographical allocation High 0.4927 0.5422 0.5050 No. Geographical name % NAV Low 0.4375 0.4570 0.3402 1 Singapore 60.0 2 Hong Kong 23.2 Distribution by financial year 3 Australia 11.6 2019 2020 2021 4 Others 2.7 Distribution (Sen) 3.60 2.58 3.13 5 Cash & Cash Equivalents 2.5 Distribution Yield (%) 7.5 5.6 7.2 ^ Manulife Investment Asia REIT Ex Japan Index is a customised index consists of REIT funds universe within Asia ex Japan markets, which include China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. The index is a market capitalisation weighted index of REIT funds with market capitalisation of USD5 million or more. The performance of the benchmark is available at the Manager's website. The risk profile of the Fund is different from the risk profile of the benchmark. September 2021 Factsheet Manulife Investment Asia-Pacific REIT Fund Market Review Major Asia ex Japan REITs markets delivered mixed performance in August with bullish sentiment kept in check by rising global Delta variant infection cases and potential earlier than expected QE tapering by US Federal Reserve. At the closely watched Jackson Hole symposium, chairman Jerome Powell was dovish and indicated that even though Fed taper will come by end of 2021, interest rate hikes are not imminent. Australia REITs market built on strong gains, with buying sentiment lifted by recent earnings repo rting season. Most AREITs reported results in line with earlier guidance and most guided for further growth in distribution per unit in the next financial year. Fund manager, Charter Hall Group was a stand-out with strong earnings report and the Group guid ed for robust earnings for FY22. Despite the recent extended lockdowns, Australia retail REITs performed well in August after they reported less negative leasing spreads in the 1HCY2021. Hong Kong REITS market closed marginally lower in the absence of major corporate news flows. Sentiment was dampened by the tightening of the country’s quarantine requirements for international arrivals. There were also local media reports that the border reopening between HK and Mainland China may be delayed to Mar-22. Index heavyweight Link REIT announced operational update for 1QFY22 where tenant sales rose 4.8% yoy and occupancy cost dipped to a reasonable 13.5% in Q1 FY22 vs. 15.9% in Q1 FY21. The REIT also guided for China and overseas exposure to grow to 30- 40% of assets (25-30% prior target) in the medium term. Singapore REITs market underperformed the region with broad-based selling. Retail REITs were among the worst performers as persistently high number of local infection cases curtailed rebound in local retail sales and consumer traffic despite relaxation of social distancing measures. Weakness in Singapore market was also caused by rebalancing by funds as SEA Limited (listed in US) weight in MSCI Singapore was raised from 5% to 25% wef 1st Sep 2021. Keppel REIT was the worst performer on news that its parent, Keppel Corp is using stake in the REIT as part of purchase consideration for the takeover of Spore Press Holding. Fund Review The Fund outperformed its benchmark for the month. Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong being the main country contributors, while stock selection in diversified REIT, retail REIT and industrial REITs being the main sector contributors. Our underweights are mainly in Thailand, India, Malaysia, and Taiwan; and overweight in Australia and Singapore and Hong Kong, with industrial REITs and hotel & resort REITs being our key overweight. Market Outlook We have seen further progress in vaccination rate in Asia with Singapore reaching the 80% mark by the end of August. The country is on track to reopen further and is shifting focus to generating new growth, jobs and prosperity for the future. We stay positive on Singapore REITs as the rapid progress of vaccination puts the country on solid ground for re-opening, ahead of regional peers. The continued progress on vaccination and reopening of borders continue to be key catalysts for further operational improvements in Asia REITs. Based on the Fund's portfolio returns as at 30 Jul 2021 the Volatility Factor (VF) for the Fund is as indicated in the table above and are classified as in the table (source: Lipper). "Very High" includes Funds with VF that are above 17.285, "High" includes Funds with VF that are above 14.240 but not more than 17.285, "Moderate" includes Funds with VF t hat are above 10.840 but not more than 14.240, "Low" includes Funds with VF that are above 4.265 but not more than 10.840 and "Very Low" includes Funds with VF that are above 0.000 but not more than 4.265 (source:FiMM). The VF means there is a possibility for the Funds in generating an upside return or downside return around this VF. The Volatility Class (VC) is assigned by Lipper based on quintile ranks of VF for qualified Funds. VF and VC are subject to monthly revision or at any interval which may be prescribed by FIMM from time to time. The Fund's portfolio may have changed since this date and there is no guarantee that the Funds will continue to have the same VF or VC in the future. Presently, only Funds launched in the market for at least 36 months will display the VF and its VC. The above information has not been reviewed by the SC and is subject to the relevant warning, disclaimer, qualification or terms and conditions stated herein. Investors are advised to read and understand the contents of the Master Prospectus dated 10 August 2020 and its First Supplemental Master Prospectus dated 10 August 2020 and its Second Supplemental Master Prospectus dated 27 January 2021 and its Third Supplemental Master Prospectus dated 5 April 2021 and all the respective Product Highlights Sheet(s) (collectively, the “Offering Documents”), obtainable at our offices or website, before investing. The Offering Documents have been registered with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), however the registration with the SC does not amount to nor indicate that the SC has recommended or endorsed the product.
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