DWS Noor Precious Metal Securities Fund
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30 July 2021 DWS Noor Precious Metals Securities Fund Fund Data Performance Fund Performance A (USD) Investment Policy The investment objective is to achieve capital 160.00 appreciation in the medium to long term by 140.00 investing in a portfolio of Sharia observant 120.00 equity and equity related securities, of 100.00 companies engaged in activities related to gold, silver, platinum or other precious 80.00 metals or minerals. The Fund will invest 60.00 globally. 40.00 Rebased Index Level 20.00 Fund Information 02-11 06-11 10-11 Bloomberg USD LC: DWPMSLU ID 02-07 06-07 10-07 02-08 06-08 10-08 02-09 06-09 10-09 02-10 06-10 10-10 02-12 06-12 10-12 02-13 06-13 10-13 02-14 06-14 10-14 02-15 06-15 10-15 02-16 06-16 10-16 02-17 06-17 10-17 02-18 06-18 10-18 02-19 06-19 10-19 02-20 06-20 10-20 02-21 06-21 07-21 USD IC: DWPMSIU ID Fund SGD LC: DWPMSLS ID Cumulative Return Annualised Return Calendar Years Return ISIN Code USD LC : IE00BMF77083 LC (USD) 1 m YTD 1 y 3 y 5y S. Launch 3y 5y S. Launch 2020 2019 2018 USD IC : IE00BMF77190 NAV to SGD LC : IE00BMF77208 NAV* 5.41 -1.97 -12.93 61.26 19.89 -22.00 17.27 3.69 -1.70 22.83 34.26 -6.26 Management Fee 1.5% p.a. IC (USD) 1 m YTD 1 y 3 y 5y S. Launch 3y 5y S. Launch 2020 2019 2018 Initial Charge Up to 5% NAV to Minimum Initial Investment USD 1,000 NAV* 4.65 -2.11 -12.77 63.96 23.76 -10.00 17.92 4.36 -0.71 23.76 35.27 -5.55 Fund Denomination USD LC (SGD)1 m YTD 1 y 3 y 5y S. Launch 3y 5y S. Launch 2020 2019 2018 Dealing Currency USD / SGD NAV to Subscription Type Cash NAV* 5.00 -0.55 -14.81 58.93 19.03 -37.00 16.70 3.54 -3.32 20.74 32.63 -4.42 Total Fund Size USD 74.77 m * Performance is based on NAV to NAV (taking into account the front end load). Morningstar Rating Overall - Past performance is not indicative of future returns. (As at 30/07/2021) Calculation of performance is based on the time-weighted return and excludes front-end fees. Individual costs such as fees, commissions and other charges have not been included Unit Trust Hotline (65) 6538 5550 in this presentation and would have an adverse impact on returns if they were included. Launch Date 14-Feb-2007 USD LC 14-Feb-2007 Portfolio Analysis USD IC 22-Nov-2006 Breakdown by Country Principal Holdings SGD LC 03-Dec-2007 (in % of fundvolume) (in % of fundvolume) © 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Canada 42.79 Franco-Nevada Corp 10.17 information contained herein: (1) is proprietary South Africa 17.63 Newmont Corp 9.35 to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) United States 12.08 Barrick Gold Corp 7.28 may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not Australia 10.74 Wheaton Precious Metals Corp 6.06 warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Russia 7.01 Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd 5.55 Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are Ghana 4.20 Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd 4.84 responsible for any damages or losses arising from United Kingdom ex GG, JE, IM 3.37 Newcrest Mining Ltd 4.72 any use of this information. Past performance is Cash & Other Assets 1.43 Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd 4.33 no guarantee of future results. China 0.77 Kinross Gold Corp 4.20 Total 100.00 Gold Fields Ltd 3.20 Total 59.70 This information is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, an offer or solicitation. Source: DWS as at 30 July 2021 Page 1 / 4 DWS Noor Precious Metals Securities Fund 30 July 2021 Portfolio Analysis Classification of Stocks by Commodity Investment Ratio (in % of fundvolume) (in % of fundvolume) Gold 80.56 Equities total 98.57 Silver 1.98 Cash 1.43 Precious Metals & Minerals 16.03 Total 100.00 Cash & Other Assets 1.43 Total 100.00 Portfolio Management’s Commentary Market Review • During the month of July, Gold was the only precious metal that had a positive return of 2.49%. Palladium, Silver, and Platinum each had negative returns of -4.34%, -2.43%, and -2.22%, respectively. • Gold and precious metals equities, as measured by the S&P BMI Gold and Precious Metals Index (non-Sharia compliant), gained 3.16% during the period. • Gold ETFs had net outflows of -0.24mm oz, or about -0.2% of total known gold ETFs. Current Gold & Precious Metals Themes Gold finds support as real yields decline During the month of July, the Precious Metals sector posted gains, with Gold exhibiting resiliency in the face of falling real yields (in line with the correlation we’ve seen over the last 12 months). This trend sustained despite persistent U.S. dollar strength throughout most of the period. Prices were further supported into month-end after the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) left policy unchanged; Fed inaction suggests a continued focus on employment over reigning in inflation, an incremental positive for Gold in the near-term. Meanwhile, late in the month, Platinum and Palladium prices retreated on concerns over global industrial production and manufacturing activity, which investors fear could face headwinds from the spread of the Delta variant. Cyclical recovery offers opportunities outside of Gold. Gold miners expected to continue to generate strong cash flow. For the time being, investors are likely in a holding pattern while they await upcoming inflation data and the potential start of taper talks. The Fed’s plan to remove monetary support will be a negative headwind for Gold prices, as demonstrated by the market’s reaction after the last Fed meeting. In the near-term, Platinum & Palladium (PGMs) demand will be subject to improvements/deteriorations in industrial & manufacturing activity. The full impact of lost mines supply from Russia earlier this year should impact the market in the next several months and could meet improving demand conditions as auto production recovers following a semiconductor shortage. These conditions should be incrementally more positive for PGM miners. We stay positive on diamond miners given the strong fundamental supply-demand balance. July saw further price increases for mined diamonds with one major miner also noting that strong retail jewelry demand conditions were expected to persist during the second half of 2021, lending confidence to the persistence of strong demand conditions. Inventory at miners remains at very depressed levels, as evidenced by a large Russian diamond miner purchasing stones from strategic stocks to help meet customer demand. We are positive on the diamond mining companies as a combination of attractive valuation and the potential for elevated cash returns to shareholders is likely to draw increasing investor interest, particularly as the environment for Gold prices could become difficult if monetary conditions tighten. We expect reporting season to continue to showcase the attractiveness of gold mining equities as investment vehicles with producers generally reporting strong cash flow and elevated margins. Balance sheets across the sector also saw continuing improvement that could enable companies to enhance shareholder returns. We continue to favor companies with the best combination of near-term growth and strong cash flow as we believe these companies represent the lowest risk and will be best positioned to return cash to shareholders. What does the future hold for Gold? Longer-term, Gold could come under pressure as improving macroeconomic conditions make extraordinary monetary policy measures less justified, ultimately resulting in tapering of asset purchases by Central Banks and increases in interest rates. Without a change to the global macroeconomic trajectory trend toward reopening, we expect Gold prices to remain mostly subdued. We do not anticipate a return to previous highs unless inflation or currency condition change materially. Sector Performance and Positioning • During the month of July, the fund gained 4.65% in USD. • The top 3 individual contributors to the fund were Franco-Nevada Corporation, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited, and Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. • The top 3 detractors were Evolution Mining Limited, Newmont Corporation, and MAG Silver Corp. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Forecasts are based on assumptions, estimates, views and hypothetical models or analyses, which might prove inaccurate or incorrect. Source: DWS as at 30 July 2021 Page 2 / 4 DWS Noor Precious Metals Securities Fund 30 July 2021 Key Risks The value of the Sub-Fund and the income from the Shares may rise or fall. You should consider the risks of investing in the Sub-Fund, including risks associated with equity markets, exchange rates, rates of return, credit and volatility, or political risks, and other risks. You may lose some or all of your investment. Market and Credit Risks ● You are exposed to the risks of investing in global markets. o The Sub-Fund is subject to market risks. Some of the exchanges on which the Sub-Fund invests may be illiquid or highly volatile. The Sub-Fund may have exposure to securities of small capitalisation companies. Where securities are listed or traded on exchanges on a global basis, there may be discrepancies between the trading frequencies of different markets.A decline in the performance of an individual issuer cannot be entirely eliminated.