Important Advisory:
Please be informed that there are changes to the benchmark of six (6) SB Funds, as indicated in each of the SB Funds’ Plan Rules (Appendix 1).
- SB Peso Money Market Fund
- SB Asia ex-Japan Equity Index Feeder Fund
- SB US Equity Index Feeder Fund
- SB Global Equity Index Feeder Fund
- SB US Technology Equity Index Feeder Fund
- SB ESG Aware Equity Index Feeder Fund
The change will not adversely impact your investment in the Fund(s) as the Funds’ investment strategy and asset allocation will remain the same. The changes will take effect starting November 1, 2024, except for the SB Global Equity Index Feeder Fund where the change will take effect on January 1, 2025.
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Money Transfer Agreement form (MTAF)
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Money Transfer Agreement form (MTAF)
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| Fund Name | Minimum Risk Profile | Investment Horizon | Trust Fee (per annum) | Redemption Settlement Period | Minimum Initial Investment | Minimum Subscription Amount | Minimum Redemption Amount | Minimum Maintaining Amount |
| SB Peso Money Market Fund | Moderately Conservative | 6 mo – 1 year | 0.35% | T+1 | PHP10,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 |
| SB Peso Cash Management Fund | Moderately Conservative | 1 – 6 mo | 0.25% | T+1 | PHP5,000 | PHP1,000 | PHP1,000 | PHP5,000 |
| SB Dollar Bond Fund | Moderate | At least 1 year | 0.75% | T+4 | USD1,000 | USD100 | USD100 | USD100 |
| SB Peso Bond Fund | Moderate | At least 1 year | 1.00% | T+2 | PHP10,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 |
| SB Peso Asset Variety Fund | Aggressive | 1-3 years | 1.50% | T+3 | PHP10,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 |
| SB Peso Equity Fund | Aggressive | 1-3 years | 1.50% | T+3 | PHP10,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 |
| SB Philippine Equity Index Fund | Aggressive | 1-3 years | 1.00% | T+3 | PHP10,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 |
| SB High Dividend Peso Equity Fund | Aggressive | 1-3 years | 1.50% | T+3 | PHP10,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 | PHP5,000 |
| SB Global Equity Index Feeder Fund | Aggressive | At least 3 years |
Class A: 0.64% Class B: 0.44% Class F: 0.44% |
T+7 |
Class A: USD1,000 Class B: USD5,000 Class F: USD5,000 |
Class A: USD500 Class B: USD1,000 Class F: USD1,000 |
Class A:USD500 Class B: USD1,000 Class F: USD1,000 |
Class A:USD1,000 Class B: USD5,000 Class F: USD5,000 |
| SB US Equity Index Feeder Fund | Aggressive | At least 3 years |
Class A: 0.71% Class B: 0.51% Class F: 0.51% |
T+7 |
Class A: USD1,000 Class B: USD5,000 Class F: USD5,000 |
Class A: USD500 Class B: USD1,000 Class F: USD1,000 |
Class A: USD500 Class B: USD1,000 Class F: USD1,000 |
Class A:
Class B: USD5,000 Class F: USD5,000 |
| SB US ESG Aware Equity Index Feeder Fund | Aggressive | At least 3 years |
0.70% | T+7 | USD1,000 | USD500 | USD500 | USD1,000 |
| SB US Technology Equity Index Feeder Fund | Aggressive | At least 3 years |
0.70% | T+7 | USD1,000 | USD500 | USD500 | USD1,000 |
| SB Asia ex-Japan Equity Index Feeder Fund | Aggressive | At least 3 years |
Class A: 0.70% Class B: 0.50% Class F: 0.50% |
T+7 |
Class A: USD1,000 Class B: USD5,000 Class F: USD5,000 |
Class A: USD500 Class B: USD1,000 Class F: USD1,000 |
Class A: USD500 Class B: USD1,000 Class F: USD1,000 |
Class A: A:USD1,000 Class B: USD5,000 Class F: USD5,000 |
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Investment Commentary
(as of April 30, 2025)
Fixed Income and Equity Markets
Money Market
Short-term rates ended the month mixed with the 3-6month yields rising by 5-18 bps while the 1Y declining by 2 bps. Despite stronger demand for short-term instruments in April, yields for the 3-6 month tenors moved higher as investor interest was mainly for the 1-year T-bill. This suggests a preference to lock in yields with longer tenors following BSP’s 25 bp policy rate cut, with expectations of further easing through 2025.
With inflation within the BSP’s target range and rising concerns over slowing global economic growth, we anticipate continued policy rate cuts in 2025, further placing downward pressure on short-term yields.
Local Bond Market
Global uncertainties persisted in April, driving volatility in both equity and bond markets. While local market movements were more subdued, PHP Bond yields still rose by an average of 4bps MoM, with 7-20Y tenors higher by 3-7bps. Early in the month, yields initially dropped by 10bps after February inflation came in well below expectations, providing the BSP with room to cut policy rates by 25bps to 5.5%. However, sentiment shifted due to renewed concerns over U.S. tariffs, pushing U.S. Treasury yields higher by 50-60bps with local bonds also jumping by 10-20bps.
We see the balance of risks still tilting to the dovish side and expect the BSP to cut rates by a total of 75bps in 2025, likely to bring bond yields lower by year-end.
Sovereign Bond Market
Uncertainty gripped global markets when Liberation Day was announced last April 2. The Tariff announcement was higher than what the markets were anticipating with a baseline Tariff of 10% imposed across all countries with China being levied significantly higher by as much as 145%. US yields initially gapped lower due to safe haven bids as major US indices plummeted, led by the S&P 500. This caused the 10Y UST to briefly break the 4% handle, trading as low as 3.87%.
We remain firm on our view that rates will continue its gradual grind lower until the end of the year on slower growth prospects brought about by tariffs impact on consumption demand, which would then entail further rate reductions by the FED.
Philippine Equities
The PCOMP Index closed higher for a third straight month in April, up by 2.8% or 174.27pts MoM to 6,354.99 despite the volatile start to the month from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff pronouncements. The index hit a fresh 52-week low at the 5,800 level after foreigners dumped shares amid tariff woes in early April, before climbing 9.1% to close at the month's high point as trade tensions softened and bargain hunters emerged. Average daily turnover was at $122m for April versus $113m for March.
We believe that the stars are aligning for a Philippine market bull run and now is the time for investors with a long-term time horizon to put some money to work.
US, Global, and Asia ex-Japan Equity Markets
US Equity Market
Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariff announcement on April 2 sent the stock market into a tailspin, with the S&P 500 down more than 11% at one point for the month and off by nearly 20% from its February record. A rebound ensued as Trump walked back the stiffer duties. Ultimately, the S&P 500 ended April with a roughly 0.8% loss, while the Dow was down 3.2% for the period. It was the third straight losing month for both. The Nasdaq posted a nearly 0.9% advance for the month.
Global Equity Market
Global equities were volatile and ended the month slightly positive, amidst the whole tariff escalation/de-escalation situation (MSCI World +0.8% MoM). Amongst the major regions, MSCI Japan and India were the best performers while China and the US were the weakest. MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) posted a small positive gain in April, outperforming MSCI US and Developed Markets even in the midst of heightened trade policy uncertainty. EM plunged -10.6% post the Liberation Day announcement and a rapid escalation with China on reciprocal tariffs. However, with a 90-day reprieve on the reciprocal tariffs (except China), some carve outs offered to China and some electronic products, markets recovered lost ground.
Asia ex-Japan Equity Market
MSCI Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index rose 0.53% in April. In a pattern reminiscent of Aug-24, APAC equities witnessed a steep drop early in the month as the US unveiled its “Liberation Day” tariff plans. But equities consistently recovered from there, as policy was gradually walked back, starting with the 90-day implementation delay on 9 April. The month was also marked by volatility in the US Treasury market and renewed weakness in the dollar (together raising questions about US exceptionalism).
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Advisories
October 1, 2024
Important Advisory:
Please be informed that there are changes to the benchmark of six (6) SB Funds, as indicated in each of the SB Funds’ Plan Rules (Appendix 1).
- SB Peso Money Market Fund
- SB Asia ex-Japan Equity Index Feeder Fund
- SB US Equity Index Feeder Fund
- SB Global Equity Index Feeder Fund
- SB US Technology Equity Index Feeder Fund
- SB ESG Aware Equity Index Feeder Fund
The change will not adversely impact your investment in the Fund(s) as the Funds’ investment strategy and asset allocation will remain the same. The changes will take effect starting November 1, 2024, except for the SB Global Equity Index Feeder Fund where the change will take effect on January 1, 2025.
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For questions or clarifications, send us an email at [email protected]
June 1, 2024
Important Advisory:
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For questions or clarifications, you may email [email protected]
Amendments Per Fund
- Amendments to the SB Peso Cash Management Fund
- Amendments to the SB Peso Money Market Fund
- Amendments to the SB Peso Bond Fund
- Amendments to the SB Dollar Bond Fund
- Amendments to the SB Peso Asset Variety Fund
- Amendments to the SB Peso Equity Fund
- Amendments to the SB High Dividend Peso Equity Fund
- Amendments to the SB Philippine Equity Index Fund
- Amendments to the SB Asia ex-Japan Equity Index Feeder Fund
- Amendments to the SB US Equity Index Feeder Fund
- Amendments to the SB Global Equity Index Feeder Fund
- Amendments to the SB ESG Aware Equity Index Feeder Fund
- Amendments to the SB US Technology Equity Index Feeder Fund
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a UITF?
A UITF (or Unit Investment Trust Fund) is an open-ended pooled trust fund denominated in pesos or in any acceptable currency, which is operated and administered by a trust entity. Each UITF is governed by a Declaration of Trust (or Plan Rules) which contains the mechanics for investing, operating, and administering the fund. The funds are then invested by a team of professional portfolio managers in various deposits and securities. Individuals and institutions take part in the UITF by purchasing units of participation in the fund. - What is the difference between a Mutual Fund and a UITF?
- A. Where to invest
- Mutual Fund (MF): A mutual fund company. They are sold by licensed mutual fund agents.
- Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF): Commercial banks, particularly their trust or asset management department. They are sold by certified UITF sales personnel.
- B. Who regulates these companies
- MF: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- UITF: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
- C. What you are buying in a fund
- MF: Common shares in the investment company
- UITF: Units of participation in the UITF
- D. The price of the fund is expressed in terms of
- MF: Net Asset Value Per Share (NAVPS)
- UITF: Net Asset Value Per Unit (NAVPU)
- E. Investment fees and their usual range
- MF: sales charge (1% – 5%); redemption fee (0.5% – 3%); investment advisory, distributor and administration fees (1% – 2.5%)
- UITF: trust fees (0.35% – 1.50%)
- A. Where to invest
- What are the fees involved?
The trustee shall charge the fund for management fees, taxes and qualified expenses. The trust fee shall differ for each type of fund and will cover the costs of investment research, management, marketing and routine administrative expenses of the trustee. Note that the taxes are already withheld by the trustee so the NAVPU is already net of fees and taxes. - What are the risks of investing in a UITF?
Because the assets of the UITF are valued based on the prevailing market price, there is a possibility that investments in the fund may go up or down. There are no guarantees of principal nor income. Losses, if any, shall be for the risk of the UITF investors. UITFs are governed by BSP regulations but are not deposit products, hence are not covered by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC). - What does “open-ended pooled trust fund” mean?
A UITF is an open-ended investment, meaning the fund will continue to be managed with no predefined term or termination date. It is up to the investor to determine how long he wants to keep his funds invested. - What does “made available by participation” mean?
A client invests in a UITF by purchasing units of participation in the fund. The units of participation represent the investor’s proportionate share in the total value of the fund. As an investor in the fund, the client does not own any specific asset of the fund, only a proportionate share in all of the fund’s assets. - How is a fund different from a bank deposit?
There are several major differences between UITF investments and bank deposits. First, the UITF is a trust product and is managed by the Trust Department of the bank. Second, investments in the UITF are marked to market. Their value can go up or down on a daily basis, depending on the market value of the underlying investments. Third, there is no guaranteed rate of return that the fund will provide. For reference, the fund’s past performance is available. However, it is important to note that past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Fourth, as a result of the daily fluctuations in market value, the principal is not protected. Fifth, the UITF is not covered by PDIC Insurance. - How can an investor compare the performance of the trustee versus other trust entities?
All trust entities offering UITF products are required to publish the fund’s prevailing NAVPU as well as the year-on-year and the year-to-date return on investment in major dailies at least once a week. The investor should, however, compare performance of products with similar investment parameters for a more objective evaluation. - How is a UITF valued?
The UITFs are valued using the mark to market (MTM) method. The term “mark to market” means that the underlying investments of the fund are valued at “fair market value” or the current price at which that asset can be bought or sold. With MTM, investors get an accurate indication of what their units are currently worth. Net Asset Value (NAV) – The Net Asset Value of the fund is the sum total of all the funds’ underlying assets less fees and liabilities. Net Asset Value per Unit (NAVPU) – The NAVPU represents the price per unit of participation. It is computed as the NAV divided by the total number of units of participation in the fund. - Which NAVPU is used when I subscribe or redeem?
When an investor subscribes to the fund, the number of units that he/she will obtain will be based on the NAVPU that will be released at the end of the banking day. Similarly, when an investor redeems, the NAVPU that will be used for computing the redemption proceeds is the NAVPU that will be published at the end of the day. - Can a client invest in more than one type of UITF?
Yes. Clients may diversify their investments across various UITFs as long as the funds are in line with their own investment objective, and they can tolerate the risks involved with the funds. - Which type of UITF is suitable for an investor?
When choosing a UITF, investors should identify their needs and goals and match them against the investment parameters of the product. To determine the client’s suitability for a fund, the following factors have to be considered: investment capacity, or the amount available for investment; investment horizon, or how long a client can stay in the fund; risk profile, or how much price volatility the client is willing to take; and investment objective, whether the client wants income or capital growth. - Is there an indicative or guaranteed rate of return for UITF products?
No. Since UITFs are subject to the mark to market valuation method, the NAVPU may fluctuate depending on the volatility of the market. The return figures published by Security Bank only represent how the fund has performed in the past. This does not necessarily mean that the fund will give the same return over a similar period of time in the future. - How do investors keep track of the value of the UITF investment?
After subscribing into the UITFs, the client will receive a Confirmation of Participation or COP which states the total number of units that the investor was able to buy, and at what NAVPU those units were bought at. The investor can find out the value of his current investments by multiplying the total number of units he/she holds by the latest available NAVPU, which is published daily on the Security Bank website at https://www.securitybank.com/market-information/navpu/ - When does the investor get the proceeds of the UITF investment?
Payment to the investor will depend on the settlement period prescribed by the trustee. This may vary depending on the nature and settlement convention of the investments of the UITF product. - In what instruments can a trustee invest the fund?
The character and kind of investments which may be made by the trustee depend on the investment parameters set forth in the UITF Declaration of Trust or Plan Rules. BSP Regulations, however, prescribe that UITF fund investments shall be limited to bank deposits, securities issued by or guaranteed by the Philippine government or the BSP, tradable securities issued by the government of a foreign country, any political subdivision of a foreign country or any supranational entity, exchange listed securities, marketable instruments that are traded in an organized exchange, loans traded in an organized market, such other tradable investments as the BSP may allow.
Disclaimer
DISCLOSURES
- THE UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST FUND (UITF) IS A TRUST PRODUCT AND NOT A DEPOSIT ACCOUNT AND IS NOT INSURED OR GOVERNED BY THE PHILIPPINE DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (PDIC).
- THE UITF IS NOT AN OBLIGATION OF, NOR GUARANTEED, NOR INSURED BY THE TRUST ENTITY OR ITS AFFILIATES OR SUBSIDIARIES.
- DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE INVESTMENTS OF A UITF, THE RETURNS/YIELDS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE, WHEN PRESENTED, IS PURELY FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES AND IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF SIMILAR FUTURE PERFORMANCE.
- ANY LOSSES AND INCOME ARISING FROM MARKET FLUCTUATIONS AND PRICE VOLATILITY OF THE SECURITIES HELD BY THE UITF, EVEN IF INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES ARE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE CLIENT. AS SUCH, THE UNITS OF PARTICIPATION OF THE CLIENT IN THE UITF, WHEN REDEEMED, MAY BE WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN HIS/HER INITIAL INVESTMENT/CONTRIBUTION.
- THE TRUSTEE IS NOT LIABLE FOR LOSSES UNLESS UPON WILLFUL DEFAULT, BAD FAITH OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE.
- THE INVESTOR MUST READ THE COMPLETE DETAILS OF THE FUND IN THE UITF’S PLAN, MAKE HIS/HER OWN RISK ASSESSMENT, AND WHEN NECESSARY, SEEK AN INDEPENDENT/PROFESSIONAL OPINION BEFORE MAKING AN INVESTMENT.