Lahore, December 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pak Qatar Islamic Income Fund (or the “Fund”) is an open-ended shariah compliant Income fund. The Fund falls under medium risk profile. The objective of the Fund is to maximize the investor’s return by investing in shriah-compliant authorized investable avenues. The undermentioned plans are initially offered under the umbrella of the Fund i) Pak-Qatar Monthly Income Plan ii) Pak-Qatar Monthly Income Plan and iii) Pak-Qatar Khalis Bachat Plan. Subsequently, additional plans may also be launched.
Pak Qatar Khalis Bachat Plan (PQKBP or the ‘Plan’) focus on Takaful benefits who prefer yearly dividend under a stable Income category. The objective to generate superior, long-term, risk-adjusted returns in accordance with Shariah practices The term of the Plan is perpetual. The initial Fund size of the Plan is 101mln. As per the investment policy of the Plan, the Plan can’t invest in below single A- rated avenues. While as for as asset allocation is concerned, the Plan can invest up to 100% in shariah-compliant Govt. securities and cash at Bank. The plan may change the dividend frequency at its own discretion for the benefit of the unit holder with prior intimation.
Currently the plan had invested ~94.5% in single bank rated AA whereas ~5% in Sukuks in the end Oct’22. The duration of the plan stood at 9-days, limiting exposure to interest rate risk. The WAM of the plan stood at 10-days, limiting the exposure credit risk. The unit holding pattern of top ten investor concentration is 100% which is all related party holding, hence reducing redemption pressure.
Going forward, the plan is intended to invest in A- and above rated avenues. Out of which at least 50% would remain invested in AA- rated avenues. Going forward, the plan ensures to diversify their investment in AA-rated avenues. Any material changes in the investment policy or the devised rating criteria for the assigned rating would have an impact on the rating.
For more information, contact:
Analyst,
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA)
Awami Complex, FB1, Usman Block New Garden Town,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-5869504-6
Fax: +92-42-5830425
Email: hammad.rashid@pacra.com
Website: www.pacra.com