Overview
Investment Policy
The sub-fund may invest in bonds or other debt instruments issued by corporations or governments, which must primarily have an investment-grade rating (at least BBB and/or Baa3).
The sub-fund may invest in stocks (in which the sub-fund may invest up to 50% of its net assets) selected on the basis of ongoing financial evaluations, analyses of the macroeconomic environment and the issuer’s specific profile, future developments, etc. There are no restrictions regarding currencies, geographic regions, or other specific economic or industrial sectors or niches.
The sub-fund may use derivative instruments, such as options, futures, interest rate or currency swaps, etc., but only to hedge or limit the risks associated with other investments in equity or fixed-income securities; consequently, these instruments must not affect the overall risk profile. No index or other benchmark is used as a basis for constructing the sub-fund’s portfolio.
Target Audience
The Subfund 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 objective is to provide shareholders with long-term capital appreciation. This objective will be achieved by investing the sub-fund’s assets in equities and fixed-income securities, as well as in cash or other monetary instruments, without any geographic, sectoral, or currency restrictions.
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.
I-class: LU0889925391 (Accumulation) & LU1676055327 (Distribution).
O-class: LU1543679697 (Accumulation)
B-class: LU0889925045 (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.
