29th August 2025 - 2 min read
Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB), the wholly owned unit trust management company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), has announced an income distribution of 4.75 sen per unit [PDF] for Amanah Saham Malaysia 2 – Wawasan (ASM 2 Wawasan). This translates into a total payout of RM1.18 billion for the financial year ending 31 August 2025.
The distribution will benefit 983,505 unitholders, who collectively hold 25.5 billion units. It represents a total return of 4.75%, outperforming the average 12-month fixed deposit rate of 2.46% by 229 basis points. As of 25 August 2025, ASM 2 Wawasan recorded a net realised income of RM1.24 billion.
ASM 2 Wawasan maintained a consistent payout even as the domestic equity market faced challenges in the first half of 2025. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recorded a one-year total return of -3.5% as at 26 August 2025. Against this backdrop, the fund’s 4.75 sen per unit distribution matched the previous year’s performance, underscoring its resilience.
The fund derived most of its income from realised gains and dividend income through a diversified mix of domestic and global equities. To further strengthen resilience, ASM 2 Wawasan has continued to expand its allocation to fixed income, real estate, and private equity investments.
Diversification aligns with the fund’s Strategic Asset Allocation, designed to balance growth opportunities with risk management.
PNB emphasised that the fund’s performance reflects its disciplined approach to investing, guided by sound portfolio strategies and strong risk controls. By combining equities with fixed income and alternative assets, ASM 2 Wawasan aims to sustain competitive returns while navigating market uncertainties.
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