IS Focus Fund - Rates

What is it?

IS Focus Fund – Rates is an investment fund that invests in Treasury guaranteed bonds and bank deposits. The average maturity of the fund's portfolio is 0-14 years which means that its price is sensitive to changes in yields.

Fact Sheet

Funds Objective

The Fund's objective is long-term capital growth through investment in government bonds or government-bond-related financial instruments and deposits with financial institutions.

Who Should Invest?

The Fund is suitable for those wishing to invest for two years or longer. As the average duration of the underlying assets is 0-14 years, which means that its price is sensitive to changes in yields. Class B is for investors that have signed an asset management agreement with Islandsbanki Asset Management – VÍB. Class A is for all other investors. The management fee and initial fee is lower for Class B investors than Class A investors. For further details see the fund prospectus.

Investment Policy

The Fund may invests up to 100% in Treasury guaranteed bonds and up to 80% in bank deposits. The Fund may also invest up to 5% in municipal securities.The provisions of the 3rd paragraph of article 59 of Act no. 128/2011 and 4th paragraph, excluding section c, of article 59 of Act no. 128/2011 shall apply to the fund. The fund will also invest in accordance with article 38 of Act 128/2011 regarding secure securities.

General disclaimer

This summary is intended for informative purposes only and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to take, or not to take, any particular investment action. The summary does not represent an offer or an invitation to buy, sell or subscribe to any particular financial instruments.

Taxation
The taxation of fund units is governed by the Act on Income and Net Worth Tax No. 90/2003 and the Act on Withholding Tax on Capital Gains No. 94/1996. Further taxation can occur. Unit holders not residing in Iceland can apply to the Icelandic tax authorities for an exemption from such taxation. The final taxation of non-resident unit holders depends on the local tax rules in the jurisdiction where they reside for tax purposes.

Investment in derivatives
In accordance with its Investment policy, the Fund is permitted to use derivatives to lock in profits, to minimize risk or to lock in prices in Fixed Income instruments because of forseeable redemptions or to act on market changes. A detailed description of use of derivatives can be found in the Funds Prospectus.

Risks
Various financial risks are always associated with investment activities, such as the risk of no yield or the risk of losing the capital invested. It should further be noted that international investing includes risks related to political and economic uncertainties as well as currency risk. Past performance does not indicate nor guarantee future performance of an investment. Each investor's investment objectives and financial situation is different. Before making an investment decision, it is important to seek expert advice and familiarise oneself with the investment market and different investment alternatives. Investors are encouraged to familiarise themselves with each fund´s Prospectus, especially regarding risk.

Information

Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet
Summary of Fund Returns
Interest Rates & Tariff of Charges for Investment Services
Inception Year 2009
Base Currency ISK
Minimum Purchase ISK 10,000
Minimum Purchase at Subscription ISK 5,000
Management Company IS Funds Ltd
Custodian Íslandsbanki
Fund Manager Aldís Stefánsd. & Ingunn Bragadóttir
Fees
Initial Fee/Subscription 2.00%
Annual Management Fee 1.80%
Service Charge Varies between Distributers
Transaction Orders
Settlement Cycle 1 Business Day (T+1)
10:00-15:00 GMT