Overview
Investment Policy
The sub-fund invests primarily in a geographically and sectorally diversified portfolio of corporate stocks, including both stocks of companies operating in developed markets—with a maximum of 10% allocated to these markets (Europe, the United States of America, and Japan)—and stocks of companies operating in emerging markets. Of the selected companies, at least 80% capitalize on long-term trends, specifically: agriculture and food, energy, commodities, ICT (information and communication technologies), and activities that capitalize on the growth, aging, and urbanization of the global population.
The sub-fund has no benchmark and is actively managed. The investment portfolio manager has a certain degree of discretion in constructing the sub-fund’s portfolio in accordance with the investment objectives and investment policy. To a limited extent, the sub-fund may also invest up to 10% of its portfolio in money market instruments, units of collective investment schemes, derivatives, deposits, and cash equivalents. The sub-fund may also invest in financial derivatives, including options, futures, and swaps, etc. These transactions may be conducted for hedging purposes as well as to achieve the sub-fund’s investment objectives. The use of such instruments does not, in and of itself, increase the sub-fund’s risk profile.
Target Audience
The sub-fund is suitable for retail and institutional investors who view an investment fund as an easy way to participate in developments in the financial markets. It is also suitable for more experienced investors who wish to achieve specific investment objectives with an investment horizon of more than 5 years.
Investment Objective
The sub-fund’s primary objective is to seek maximum growth of the invested capital, mainly through investments in global equities, while ensuring that shareholders subject to corporate income tax benefit from attractive dividends that are deductible from their definitively taxed income.
Fund Structure
Fund Management
Michaël De Man, CFA
Portfolio Manager – Bonds
Michaël De Man earned a Master’s degree in Economic Sciences from Ghent University in 2005. He then began his career as a bond specialist at a major Belgian bank. In late 2015, Michaël joined the investment team at Econopolis, where he once again focuses on bond strategy and also heads the fund department. He has been CEO of Econopolis Wealth Management NV since 2021.
Stijn Plessers
Portfolio Manager – Equities
Stijn Plessers has 15 years of experience at KBC Asset Management, where he was responsible for managing a large credit and OTC derivatives portfolio before shifting his focus entirely to equities. In April 2023, Stijn joined Econopolis Wealth Management.
Class R: BE6298866748 (Distribution).
Risks
For information on the risks associated with this product, please refer to the Key Information Document (KID), which you can find on this page in the "Documents" section.
You should also be aware of currency risk. You may receive payments in a currency other than the reference currency, so the final return you receive will depend on the exchange rate between the two currencies. This risk is not taken into account in the risk indicator used in the key information document. The sub-fund may also be exposed to other risk factors not included in the summary risk indicator. Because this product is not protected against future market performance, you may lose all or part of your investment. If we are unable to pay you what is due to you, you may lose your entire investment.
Documentation
Transparency is the foundation of our investment policy. Here you will find all the necessary legal documents, reports, and structural details regarding the Econopolis funds.
If you have a complaint, please contact compliance@econopolis.be or call +32 3 3 666 555. In the latter case, you can contact the Financial Sector Ombudsman at Ombudsman@Ombudsfin.be.
