CAL Quant Equity Fund

The Quantitative Equity funds seeks to achieve returns through investments in publicly traded companies in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) spanning various market capitalizations. They generally carry a moderate to high level of risk. The returns that investors can expect are significantly influenced by the performance of the companies within the Unit trust fund’s portfolio. Individuals choose to allocate their investments to equity funds based on factors like their risk tolerance, investment timeframe, and financial objectives. Typically, Equity Unit trust funds are most suitable for long-term investors.

Check how the QEF performed against ASPI

Why invest in the Quantitative Equity Fund?

Diversification

To reduce the potential for financial losses, it is wise to diversify your investments across various sectors, thereby mitigating risks within your overall portfolio.

Expert fund management

CAL Quantitative Equity Fund is managed by top fund managers who constantly monitor the market in order to make the best stock picks.

Tax Benefits

Investing in Equity Linked Unit Trusts provides a tax benefit as capital gains derived from equity investments are exempt from taxes.

Potential to generate superior returns

Equity funds offer the possibility of outperforming inflation in the long run. They achieve this by utilizing the compounding effect, which enhances the potential for returns as the investment duration increases, thereby enabling wealth growth.

Fund Facts

Annualized Return ^**	% ^*
QEF Fund Size	Bn
Minimum Investment	LKR 100
Exit Fee	No exit fees

If you invested Rs 1,000,000 in (30 days later) you would have earned Rs

** Last 30 Day Annualized Return
* Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Investors are advised to read and understand the contents of the explanatory memorandum before investing. The annualized return is variable and subject to change. The fund is licensed by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).

See detailed past returns of QEF

Type of Fund

Minimum Investment

LKR 100

Add Funds/Withdraw

Any working
day^*

Trustee/Custodian

HNB

Regulated by

Securities and Exchange Commission

Fund Size

Unit Prices

Fund Fact Sheet

Download Fund Factsheet Quantitative Equity Fund Sheet

Fees charged to the Fund

These fees are not deducted from the investor directly – the fees are handled by the unit trust fund *

Management Fee	1.5%p.a. of the NAV
Outperformance Fee	10% of any excess percentage earned above the performance of the ASPI over a 1 year period
Trustee Fee	0.20% per annum of NAV plus the applicable Government tax
Custodian fees	Rs. 20,000/- per month plus the applicable Government tax

FAQ

What is the CAL Quantitative Equity Fund?

The CAL Quantitative Equity fund is an open-ended equity fund, investing in listed shares of the Colombo Stock Exchange, government securities and government securities backed repos. The fund aims to achieve capital growth on a medium to long term basis by investing in a diversified portfolio of government securities and stocks of stable companies with a proven track record.

Does the CAL Quantitative Equity Fund have an exit fee?

There are no exit fees associated with withdrawing from this fund.

Why was the invested amount reduced upon unit creation in the CAL Quantitative Equity Fund?

When investing in a Quantitative Equity Fund, transactions are associated with unit buying and selling prices aligned with the transaction date. This arises due to the fund’s investment in listed stocks, resulting in heightened fund volatility and increased risk exposure.

What is the risk involved with the CAL Quantitative Equity Fund?

QEF represents an open-ended equity fund that directs investments towards shares listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. This fund is specifically geared towards investors capable of shouldering high risk, thus being susceptible to both positive and negative returns contingent upon the stock market’s performance.

Is there any way we can check the stocks where the funds have been reinvested in the CAL Quantitative Equity Fund?

You may refer to the Fact sheet of Quantitative Equity Fund which is published on our website.

Refer Link: Quantitative Equity Fund

Know your Risks

Investment in units is not a cash deposit and is not under the protection of the Deposit Insurance Scheme. Therefore, there is risk that investors may not receive the entire investment amount.
Eg: Default by issuers of the securities in the case that the issuer cannot pay the principal and interest as specified.