Atlas Fund Of Funds
 
Fund Description

Atlas Fund of Funds  (ATFF)  is  a  closed-end  fund   established  by   a  Trust   Deed  dated May 29, 2004 between Atlas Asset Management Limited (AAML), as the investment adviser and Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC), as the Trustee.

With effect from February 23, 2007, with the signing of the First Supplemental Trust Deed for Change of Trustee dated February 23, 2007, Muslim Commercial Financial Services (Pvt.) Limited (MCFSL) has been appointed as the Trustee of ATFF in place of the retiring Trustee Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC). The retirement of CDC and the appointment of MCFSL has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan vide letter no. NBFC-II/AD-JAM/ATFF/912/2006 dated December 13, 2006.

ATFF is listed and traded at the Karachi Stock Exchange.

For intimation to certificate holders of Atlas Fund of Funds, please click here.

Investment Objective and Strategy

The purpose of introducing ATFF is to provide investors a one-window facility to invest in diversified portfolio of equity securities of closed-end schemes and open-end schemes offering consistent returns and growth. Any amounts, which have not been invested in securities of closed-end schemes, may be invested in authorized investments as under:

  • Repurchase transactions (REPOs) and reverse REPOs, including Continuous Funding System (CFS) through the clearing house of a Stock Exchange
  • Money Market Instruments
  • Deposits in banks on profit and loss (PLS) basis

The Fund will invest mainly in other closed-end funds. In selecting the closed-end funds, the investment adviser shall follow the following three criteria.

  • Discount at which a closed-end fund is traded
  • Evaluation of portfolio of the investee fund
  • Trading activities in shares of investee funds

The open-end schemes shall be selected on the basis of their returns.

ATFF may also invest in CFS transactions and money market instruments.

The asset allocation in each instrument will depend on the prevailing market conditions. 

Fund Facts
 
Par value of certificates : Rs. 10
Paid-up Capital : Rs. 525 million
Income distribution : Yearly in the form of dividend and/or bonus certificates
Dealing days : All days during which the Karachi Stock Exchange is open for business
Rating : 5 Star (PACRA) (Normal FY 2006-07)
Trustee : MCB Financial Services Limited
Auditor : Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes Sidat Hyder
Management Fee : 2% of Annual Net Asset
Benchmark : Market Capitalisation Closed End Fund
 

For payout history and monthly, yearly & Trailing performances please see relevant page in our latest Fund Manager Report.

 
Investment Risks and Tax Implication

All investments in mutual funds, pensions funds and securities are subject to market risks. The value of such investments may depreciate as well as appreciate, subject to market fluctuations and risks inherent in all such investments. Investors should read the Offering Document carefully to understand the investment policies, risks and tax implication and should consult their legal, financial or tax adviser before making any investment decisions. Withdrawals from the pension Fund before the retirement age are subject to tax under the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

  
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