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UNIT TRUSTS

Maximise your market exposure through a Unit Trust investment

Our Unit Trust Funds offer greater diversification and minimal risks, while providing added peace of mind as part of a well-regulated industry. Whether the plan is to save for a short-term or long-term goal, we can help you attain your investment objectives.

What is a Unit Trust Fund?

A Unit Trust pools money and invests in shares, bonds, money market instruments and other investments. The pool is then divided into equal portions called units. Each unit has a price or Net Asset Value (NAV) based on the value of all the assets held in the fund. Your units increase in value as the fund’s overall performance improves.

 

  • Tier 1: Location

    Funds are grouped by where they sit - South Africa, Worldwide, Global or Regional. South African funds, for example, must have at least 70% of assets invested in South Africa at all times.

  • Tier 2: Type

    The second tier refers to the type of investments you might find in the fund. The rules are very specific to ensure that you know what you’re getting into:

    • Equity Portfolios: These hold a minimum of 80% of the portfolios in equities.

    • Multi-Asset Portfolios: These funds invest in a combination of assets including equity, bonds, property and cash. These portfolios may be aggressively managed with assets being shifted according to market conditions or they may have low levels of equity exposure and be more conservative.

    • Interest Bearing: Money Market Portfolios - These funds target interest income as their goal and often aim to preserve the portfolio’s capital over an agreed term and provide immediate access to your money.

    • Real Estate Portfolios: These funds invest in listed property shares, and real estate.

  • Tier 3: Area of focus

    Tier three gets more specific about the detail of the types of investments in the specific area of focus. Equity funds, for example, have different categories depending on their focus that can include General Equity, Large Cap, Resources and Financials.

 

What can a Unit Trust Fund do for you?

Unit Trusts provide a low-cost, easy-to-understand way of taking part in the stock market. The funds are managed by experts and generally offer sound returns. However, no fund is without some element of risk, so it is important that you understand costs related to the trust you choose. We recommend you speak to a broker to ensure you get a fair deal. Some benefits include:

It’s for everyone

You do not need large sums of money to get going, it’s accessible to all.

Easy to sell

You do not need to wait for long periods if you need to access money.

Secure investments

Your money is in safe hands as legal structures prevent suspicious acts.

What does a Unit Trust Fund cost? 

Unit Trusts are designed for earners across the investment landscape. You can choose to invest in lump sums, monthly debit orders, or a combination of the two. The minimum required amount depends on the fund selected. We suggest reaching out to a financial adviser for guidance in this regard. Remember to only invest what you can afford in relation to what you want to achieve.

 

  • Minimum investment

    Initial lump sum investment
    R2 000

    Monthly investment
    R200

  • Fees and charges

    Initial administration fees (lump Sum)
    Absa 0.00%
    Adviser 0 - 3.45% (@ 15% VAT)

    Annual administration fees
    Adviser 0 - 1.15%

    There is no performance fee.

  • Tax implications

    • You are taxed on interest received from your investments.

    • You will also pay Capital Gains Tax on profits made when you sell your units for a higher price than you bought them for.

    • How much you pay depends on your income tax bracket, age and if any rebates are applicable to you.

 

You can apply for any one of these Unit Trust Funds

  • Multi Managed Funds

    Fund  Minimum Disclosure Document
    ABSA Sanlam Multi Managed Income Fund MDD
    ABSA Sanlam Multi Managed Core Accumulation Fund MDD
    ABSA Sanlam Multi Managed Core Growth Fund MDD
    ABSA Sanlam Multi Managed Core Preserver Fund MDD
    ABSA Sanlam Accumulation Fund of Funds MDD
    ABSA Sanlam Growth Fund of Funds MDD
    ABSA Sanlam Preserver Fund of Funds MDD
    ABSA Sanlam Multi Managed Passive Preserver Fund MDD
    ABSA Sanlam Multi Managed Passive Accumulation Fund MDD
    ABSA Sanlam Multi Managed Passive Growth Fund MDD
    ABSA Sanlam Global Access Fund MDD
    ABSA Sanlam Global Best Blend Fund MDD
  • Single Managed Funds

    Fund  Minimum Disclosure Document 
    SIM Core Income Fund MDD
    SIM Tactical Income fund MDD
    SIM Corporate Money Market MDD
    SIM Enhanced Yield Fund MDD
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