29th July 2024 - 9 min read

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is arguably one of the most important technological advancements in our generation. Thanks to accelerated developments in hardware that enable more complex AI processing, we now have Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and Large Language Models (“LLM”) that are not only capable of processing vast amounts of data, but also able to adapt and improve over time.
For instance, the public release of ChatGPT by OpenAI showcased to the world for the first time just how transformative AI can be, thanks to its ability to utilise “transformer-based machine learning” to analyse vast datasets and understand complex human language patterns, contexts, and nuances. Further, with the recent announcement of its latest flagship model, “GPT-4o”, ChatGPT’s recognition and cognitive capabilities will be elevated to even greater heights with its upgraded function that even allows users to interact with the AI-powered language model through video in real-time.
With AI technologies continuing to rapidly advance, it is becoming clear that we are now at the inflexion point where AI is revolutionising industries of all kinds around the globe.
As investors, the rapid progression of AI will not have gone unnoticed – but not many may understand how far-reaching the “AI investment theme” may be. There are various layers when it comes to the global AI market, and this article will attempt to share a glimpse of how different companies and industries may benefit from their exposure to AI.

The expansive AI value chain presents compelling opportunities for growth and innovation. This diverse ecosystem, spanning from software development to hardware manufacturing to cybersecurity and even utilities, offers substantial opportunities for investors looking to capitalise on the transformative impacts of AI into their investment portfolio.
Let’s take some easy examples of how AI is already positively impacting our daily lives. Video streaming platforms like YouTube and Netflix use AI algorithms to offer personalised recommendations for TV shows, movies, and videos based on a user’s viewing history. Apps like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram work the same way, too. You would also have seen the recent launch of Tesla Electric Vehicles (“EV”) in Malaysia, which is much vaunted for its Autopilot system that includes a Full Self Drive (“FSD”) function that, again, is built on algorithms developed using thousands of hours of traffic data and enhanced with machine learning.
Beyond that, AI is also playing its role in creating a better world. In healthcare, AI-driven algorithms analyse extensive amounts of data to predict patient outcomes, help with treatment plans, and support medical research, thanks to the ability to conduct accelerated data analysis. Factories around the world are also leveraging AI to enhance manufacturing efficiency, while in agriculture, AI has been used in practices such as crop health monitoring and pest detection.
Despite all of these advancements, the mind-blowing fact is that AI capabilities will only continue to improve with greater adoption due to its inherent machine learning feature and capacity to leverage on big data. As such, one can expect AI to further improve industries, driving greater innovation, efficiency, and new business models. This also means we may only be seeing the start of the AI revolution for investors, making it a compelling long-term investment opportunity for the next decade and beyond.
However, this then leads to an important question: with so many companies and industries across the AI value chain, how exactly should we invest to capitalise on the AI trend? That’s where investing in a unit trust fund with a focus on AI, such as the RHB Global Artificial Intelligence Fund, comes into play.
The RHB Global Artificial Intelligence Fund is a unit trust fund managed by RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd (“RHBAM”), strategically designed to help investors achieve long-term capital growth by investing in a target fund that builds a portfolio comprised of AI-advancing companies with exposure to various industries.

As shown in the diagram above, the RHB Global Artificial Intelligence Fund maintains a sector allocation that spans multiple industries critical to AI development, including semiconductors and semiconductor equipment, software, IT services, and more. The fund’s top holdings, which include leading global companies such as NVIDIA Corp, Tesla Inc, Alphabet Inc, Meta Platforms Inc, and Amazon.com Inc, exemplify its strategic investments in major firms that are at the forefront of AI innovation and application across different fields. With this strategy, the fund manages short-term risk and volatility while maintaining diversified exposure across the AI value chain.
These allocations reflect the fund’s comprehensive and long-term approach to investing in AI technologies across a broad spectrum of industries, ensuring exposure to all areas where AI is expected to make a significant impact. Hence, through a single investment alone in RHB Global Artificial Intelligence Fund, investors have the opportunity to gain comprehensive exposure to the entire AI value chain and benefit from active management by an experienced investment team.
You can invest in the RHB Global Artificial Intelligence Fund and many other funds from RHB Asset Management via the RHBAM MyInvest Online Platform. It is a one-stop platform that is easy and convenient to use, allowing you to manage your investments anytime, anywhere, coupled with powerful tools and market insights that empower your investment journey.
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Investing in the AI industry represents a unique opportunity for investors looking for long-term wealth creation, given its transformative impact across various sectors across the globe. The RHB Global Artificial Intelligence Fund offers a strategic avenue where investors can tap into the comprehensive AI value chain and capitalise on its growth.
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