Kenanga Investors Awarded Best Malaysia Large-Cap Equity Fund at Morningstar Awards
Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenanga Investors, said, 'We are honoured to receive this recognition from Morningstar, one of the most trusted names in investment research. Awards like these reaffirm the value of our investing approach and the importance of staying true to our philosophy.'
The KBCF is guided by a bottom-up investment strategy. It aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in companies with relatively larger market capitalisation, with a clear focus on what represents fair value for their expected earnings potential.
Lee Sook Yee, Chief Investment Officer of Kenanga Investors, shared, 'KBCF's performance reflects the strength of our research-driven process. The team works closely to identify the right opportunities, backed by data and an understanding of market dynamics. In Malaysia, domestic growth outlook continues to be strongly driven by an investment upcycle in infrastructure and property. With that in mind, we intend to focus on stock picking for 2025. We maintain a favourable view on sectors such as financials, construction, property, new energy, utilities and healthcare. Ultimately, we believe staying nimble and responsive will allow us to navigate both uncertainty and opportunity.'
'Our focus is always on creating long-term value for our investors through performance, transparency, and sound governance,' added Datuk Wira De Alwis. 'We are grateful for the continued trust our clients and investors place in us, as well as for the dedication of our team.'
The Morningstar fund category awards are based on Morningstar fund data as of 31 December 2024. The awards methodology emphasises the one-year period, but funds must also have delivered strong three-year returns after adjusting for risk within the award peer groups in order to obtain an award. In selecting winners, fund returns are adjusted for risk using the Morningstar Risk, a measure which imposes a higher penalty for downside variation in a fund's return than it does for upside volatility.
The Award is the latest addition to Kenanga Investors' recent string of recognitions from the likes of LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2025 and Asia Asset Management's 2025 Best of the Best Awards. The firm aims to continue building upon its track record through a robust investment process and a clear, long-term vision that helps clients navigate markets with confidence.
For more information about Kenanga Investors, please visit www.kenangainvestors.com.my.
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