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AL Mal UAE Equity Fund Fund Information / Factsheet 2017

May 11, 2017

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MONTHLY FACT SHEETS April 2017

Al Mal UAE Equity Fund Al Mal MENA Equity Fund Al Mal MENA Income Fund Al Mal Liquidity Fund

Al Mal Investments Funds – Performance Review

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Equity Funds

Equity Funds
As of 26 April Launch
Date
NAV Per Unit1 Week To
Date
Month To Date YTD
2017
Since
Inception
Al Mal UAE Equity Fund
(Performance Inclusive of Dividends)
April 2006 AED 1.30 -1.29% 1.53% 5.17% 34.89%
S&P UAE Composite Index -1.18% 0.98% 0.98% -37.01%
Al Mal MENA Equity Fund June 2008 USD 7.77 -1.02% 1.44% 2.64% -22.30%
S&P Pan Arab Large Cap Index -0.98% -0.82% -1.04% -44.43%

Income Funds

Income Funds
As of 26 April Launch
Date
NAV Per Unit1 Yield2 Month To Date YTD
2017
Since
Inception
Al Mal MENA Income Fund
(Performance Inclusive of Dividends)
Feb 2009 USD 12.83 3.61% 0.43% 1.67% 37.52%
Al Mal Liquidity Fund April 2009 AED 1.21 1.89% 0.15% 0.61% 20.73%

Notes:

Performance data is net of fees. Performance computation is done internally based on reports from third-party administrators (Standard Chartered/Apex/Al Mal)

  1. NAV Per Unit is rounded to two decimal places for reporting purposes only.

  2. For Al Mal MENA Income Fund, yield refers to average Yield to Maturity (“Yield”) for the invested portion (excl cash portion). For Al Mal Liquidity Fund, yield refers to 7-day annualized portfolio return (net).

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Al Mal MENA Equity Fund – Monthly Factsheet

NAV Per Unit: USD 7.77

April started on a very strong foot, but the momentum failed to hold with oil losing ~-10.0% in the last 2 weeks of the month. However, the Fund managed to increase by +1.4% versus a drop of -0.8% for the benchmark.

Revisiting Egypt

This month we revisited our holdings in Egypt where we exited 3 names and concentrated our exposure even further. The country have many challenges ahead but there are opportunity as well. Post EGP devaluation, Egypt has now a competitive advantage in the outsourcing business. Arabic speaking, skilled labor and lower costs should support the sector over the longer term. One of the sector leaders, Raya Holding listed its data center last month. The company has been exhibiting tremendous growth over the past years and we like the management’s track record and strong expansion plans.

Saudi Insurance – Something got to give

The sector is in a much better shape today compared to 3 years ago. It all started when the regulator stepped in to end irrational pricing and competition. A lot had happened since then, but to make a long story short, we like names with exposure to the motor sector. The market still has room to grow and with the current push for reforms in Saudi something eventually got to give. Enforcement will remain the key driver over the short to medium term, and any move to reduce car registration from 3 to 1 year, or fines against uninsured cars should be a strong catalyst. Industry experts estimate only 45% of the cars are covered by insurance.

Eventually, as companies reduce their retained losses and improve their solvency ratios, they will start paying dividends as well.

Performance Graph

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12.0 Al Mal MENA Equity Fund
S&P Pan Arab LargeCap Index (Rebased)
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
Jun-08 Jan-09 Aug-09 Mar-10 Oct-10 May-11 Dec-11 Jul-12 Feb-13 Sep-13 Apr-14 Nov-14 Jun-15 Jan-16 Aug-16 Mar-17
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Performance1 Fund Benchmark2 Relative Perf.
MTD
YTD
1.4%
2.6%
-0.8%
-1.0%
2.2%
3.6%
1 Year -4.1% 2.9% -7.0%
3 Years -24.9% -24.5% -0.5%
5 Year 6.1% -6.2% 12.4%
Since Inc. -22.3% -44.4% 22.1%

Source: Al Mal internal performance measurement based on reports from third-party administrators (Apex)

1 Performance is net of fees; 3-year and 5-year return is cumulative

2S&P Pan Arab Composite LargeCap Index

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26 April 2017

Fund Key Information Fund Key Information
Fund
Objective:
The objective of the Fund is to achieve significant capital
appreciation, primarily through investment in equity and
equity related securities in the Middle East and North
African markets
Fund Manager Marwan Haddad, CFA
Inception Date 15th June 2008
Fund Registration Bahrain
Currency USD
Subscription Weekly
Min Subscription USD 250,000
Management Fee 1.75%
Subscription Fee Up to 3%
Redemption Weekly
Benchmark Index S&P Pan Arab Large Cap
Fund Type Open Ended
Administrator Apex
Custodian Standard Chartered
Financial Year End 31st December
Auditors Deloitte
Zawya Code MALMENA.MF
Bloomberg Code MALMENE BI
Reuters Code LP65123002
Morningstar Sec ID F00000JQIQ

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Al Mal MENA Equity Fund – Monthly Factsheet

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Fund Performance[1]

Performance Fund Benchmark Relative
Perf.
YTD 2017 2.6% -1.0% 3.6%
2016 -3.7% 4.1% -7.8%
2015 -12.5% -17.6% 5.1%
2014 -0.7% -1.5% 0.8%
2013 31.1% 18.9% 12.2%
2012 6.6% 2.6% 4.0%
2011 -8.8% -15.1% 6.3%
2010 15.7% 13.9% 1.8%
2009 17.7% 12.7% 5.0%
2008 -47.5% -49.9% 2.4%
Since Inc. -22.3% -44.4% 22.1
Since Inc.
-22.3%
-44.4%
22.1
1 Performance is net of fees
Top Portfolio Holdings % of Fund
Aramex 7.6
NMC Health 6.0
Emaar 5.9
DP World 5.8
Dana Gas 3.8
Total # of Holdings 28

Source: Al Mal internal performance measurement based on reports from third-party administrators (Apex)

Performance Fund Benchmark Relative
Perf.
Sector Sector Allocation Allocation
Jan 2.6% 3.0% -0.4%
Cash
Feb 1.2% 0.0% 1.2% F&B
Mar -2.5% -3.1% 1.4% Materials
Apr 1.4% -0.8% 2.2% Energy
May
Jun
Industrial
Transportation
Others
Jul
Aug
Real Estate
Telecoms
Diversified Fin
Sep Banks
Oct 0% 20% 40% 60%
Nov
Dec
Benchmark Fund
2017 2.6% -1.0 3.6% Geographic Allocation

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Cash
Other
Nasdaq
Saudi Arabia
London
Kuwait
Egypt
Dubai
Qatar
Abu Dhabi
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Benchmark Fund
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Fund Characteristics2 Fund Benchmark
Standard Deviation 14.7% 14.1%
Sharpe Ratio -0.04 -0.22
Beta 0.96 -
Tracking Error 5.6%
Information Ratio 0.47

2 Calculated using 5-year weekly data

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Al Mal UAE Equity Fund– Monthly Factsheet

NAV Per Unit: AED 1.30

Performance Graph

April started on a very strong foot, but the momentum failed to hold with oil losing ~-10.0% in the last 2 weeks of the month. However, the Fund managed to increase by +1.5% versus an increase of +1.0% for the benchmark, as we bought more into our core positions.

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Al Mal UAE Equity Fund S&P UAE Index (Rebased)
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
Apr-06 Oct-06 Apr-07 Oct-07 Apr-08 Oct-08 Apr-09 Oct-09 Apr-10 Oct-10 Apr-11 Oct-11 Apr-12 Oct-12 Apr-13 Oct-13 Apr-14 Oct-14 Apr-15 Oct-15 Apr-16 Oct-16 Apr-17
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May started strong again, and we continue to further concentrate the Fund.

On the right track

Abu Dhabi’s decision to reverse its 20% co-payment for locals under the Thiqa program (Health insurance provided for Abu Dhabi citizens by the government) introduced last year did not receive a lot of headlines, but we believe it’s a step in the right direction. This will encourage investments and reduce the government’s capital expenditures burden, and most importantly send a positive message to locals. The Fund benefited from it thanks to our exposure to NMC Health, as the management is now more comfortable to meet the higher end of their guidance. DP World reported strong growth in throughput (container handling) numbers for the first quarter. Most importantly was the stabilization at Jebel Ali (Dubai) after 5 quarters of decline. Growth was present across all geographies supported by stronger global trade during the quarter.

1Benchmark was MSCI UAE Index since inception until Dec 2008, replaced thereafter by S&P UAE Composite Index

Performance2 Fund Benchmark3 Relative
Performance
MTD 1.5% 1.0% 0.5%
YTD
1 Year
5.2%
4.6%
1.0%
0.6%
4.2%
4.0%
3 Year* -16.0% -26.6% 10.6%
5 Year* 105.1% 86.3% 18.8%
Since Inc.* 34.9% -37.0% 71.9%

We value the management’s focus on capital allocation, the recently signed agreement with “THE Alliance” and investment partnership with CDPQ. We believe the company has positioned itself to further grow earnings and dividends payments.

Source: Al Mal internal performance measurement based on reports from third-party administrators (Standard Chartered)

2 Performance is net of fees; 3-year and 5-year return is cumulative 3S&P UAE Composite Index

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26 April 2017

Fund Key Information Fund Key Information
Fund
Objective:
The Al Mal UAE Equity Fund’s objective is to
achieve medium to long-term capital growth by
investing primarily in equities listed on the UAE
Exchange.
Fund Manager Marwan Haddad, CFA
Inception Date 5th April 2006
Fund Registration UAE
Currency AED
Subscription Weekly
Dividend Frequency Yearly
Min Subscription AED 100,000
Management Fee 1.50%
Performance Fee 20% over 10% hurdle
with high watermark
Subscription Fee Upto 2%
Redemption Weekly
Benchmark Index S&P
UAE
Composite
Index
Fund Type Open Ended
Administrator Standard Chartered
Custodian Standard Chartered
Financial Year End 31st December
Auditors Deloitte
ISIN AEA003630026
Zawya Code MALEQTY.MF
Bloomberg Code MALUAEQUH
Reuters Code LP65038334
Morningstar Sec ID F00000JQIN

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Al Mal UAE Equity Fund – Monthly Factsheet

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Fund Performance[1]

Top Portfolio Holdings
% of Fund
Emaar Properties
12.4
Aramex
12.0
NBAD
11.7
Total # of Holdings
14
Performance
Yearly
Fund
Benchmark
Relative
Perf.
YTD 2017
5.2%
1.0%
4.2%
2016
7.9%
9.0%
-1.1%
2015
-15.3%
-17.6%
2.3%
2014
11.2%
7.5%
3.7%
2013
81.4%
88.0%
-6.6%
2012
28.7%
23.5%
5.2%
2011
-18.4%
-17.7%
-0.7%
2010
-1.0%
-8.8%
7.8%
2009
31.2%
24.6%
6.6%
2008
-56.9%
-69.4%
12.5%
2007
50.4%
54.8%
-4.4%
2006
-19.1%
-35.2%
16.1%
Since Inc.
34.9%
-37.0%
71.9%
1Performance is net of fees
Performance
Monthly
Fund
Benchmark
Relative
Perf.
Jan
3.7%
3.6%
0.1%
Feb
1.4%
1.1%
0.3%
Mar
-1.5%
-4.5%
3.0%
Apr
1.5%
1.0%
0.5%
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2017
5.2%
1.0%
4.2%
Fund Characteristics2
Fund
Benchmark
Standard Deviation
20.5%
22.8%
Sharpe Ratio
0.66
0.50
Beta
0.89
Tracking Error
4.6%
Information Ratio
0.31

2 Calculated using 5-year weekly data

Source: Al Mal internal performance measurement based on reports from third-party administrators (Standard Chartered/Apex)

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Sector Allocation
Cash
Other
Healthcare
Telecom
Energy
Diversified Fin
Transport
Real Estate
Banks
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Benchmark Fund
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Geographic Allocation
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Cash
London Stock
Exchange
Nasdaq
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
0% 20% 40% 60%
Benchmark Fund
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Al Mal MENA Income Fund – Monthly Factsheet

26 April 2017

NAV Per Unit: USD 12.83

NAV Per Unit: USD 12.83 NAV Per Unit: USD 12.83 NAV Per Unit: USD 12.83 26 April 2017 26 April 2017
Performance Graph
Geographic Allocation
Sector Allocation
Top Portfolio Holdings
Credit
Rating:
S&P/Moody
% of
Fund
Comm. Bank of Qatar 19
BBB/ A2
8.3
ICD Sukuk
Not Rated
7.5
4.25% Batelco
BB-/BB+
7.4
Total # of Holdings
23
Portfolio Analysis
Portfolio Maturity
3.9 years
Avg. YTM (Gross) of Investments
3.6%
Weighted avg. Rating of Portfolio
BBB
1Benchmark was HSBC MENA Bond Index since inception until Dec 2013, replaced thereafter by S&P MENA Bond Index
Market Overview & Fund Manager Comments
Al Mal MENA Income Fund was up 0.4% in April. The Fund has delivered
returns of 37% since its launch in February 2009.
US 10 year treasury yield ended 10 bps lower at 2.28% at end of April, mainly
due to escalation of North Korean conflict. However, recently announced non-
farm payroll data in the U.S. continues to be robust, exceeding all expectations,
with unemployment rate falling to 4.4% - lowest in a decade. Post the release of
data, probability of rate hike in June increased from 70% to 100%.
GCC USD short duration space continues to be resilient so far. Response to
buy-back of Damac sukuk was not that great, as expected, with investors still
finding it attractive to hold. The new Damac 2022 sukuk was oversubscribed as
6.25% coupon for 5Y paper was very decent – the price had moved up to USD
102.5 area at the time of writing. Oman Grid is expected to print fresh paper
followed by few issues from GCC sovereigns this year.
Dubai
Money Market - UAE
Qatar
Oman
Abu Dhabi
Bahrain
Sharjah
Kuwait
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Banks
Money Market
Real Estate
Transportation
Retail
Financial Services
Telecom
Utilities
Governement Bonds
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
9.8
10.3
10.8
11.3
11.8
12.3
12.8
13.3
13.8
14.3
Dec-10
May-11
Oct-11
Mar-12
Aug-12
Jan-13
Jun-13
Nov-13
Apr-14
Sep-14
Feb-15
Jul-15
Dec-15
May-16
Oct-16
Mar-17
Al Mal MENA Income Fund
HSBC / S&P MENA USD Bond Index**
Fund Key Information
Fund
Objective:
The Al Mal MENA Income Fund’s objective is to pursue
an income-oriented investment strategy which permits
distribution
of
periodic
and consistent
payment of
dividends to unit holders, whilst seeking to preserve and
grow the capital of the Fund.
Fund Managers Al Mal Capital
Inception Date 1st February 2009
Fund Registration Cayman Islands
Currency USD
Subscription Weekly
Min Subscription USD 100,000
Management Fee 1.00%
Subscription Fee Up to 2%
Redemption Weekly
Benchmark Index S&P MENA Bond Index
Al Mal MENA Income Fund
HSBC / S&P MENA USD Bond Index**
Fund Type Open Ended
Administrator Al Mal Capital
Custodian Al Mal Capital
Financial Year End 31st December
Auditors Deloitte
Zawya Code MALMNIF.MF
Bloomberg Code ALMENAI KY
rk was HSBC MENA Bond Index since inception until Dec 2013, replaced thereafter by S&P MENA Bond Index
May-11
Oct-11
Mar-12
Aug-12
Jan-13
Jun-13
Nov-13
Apr-14
Sep-14
Feb-15
Jul-15
Dec-15
May-16
Oct-16
Mar-17
Reuters Code LP65154947
Morningstar Sec ID F00000JQIR
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
Since
Inception
5.5%
1.8%
12.6%
7.6%
3.8%
-2.0%
37.5%
Performance2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
YTD
2017
2016
2015
Al Mal MENA Income Fund (Perf.
Inclusive of Dividends.)
0.4%
0.7%
0.2%
0.4%
1.7%
1.5%
0.9%

Market Overview & Fund Manager Comments

Al Mal MENA Income Fund was up 0.4% in April. The Fund has delivered returns of 37% since its launch in February 2009.

US 10 year treasury yield ended 10 bps lower at 2.28% at end of April, mainly due to escalation of North Korean conflict. However, recently announced nonfarm payroll data in the U.S. continues to be robust, exceeding all expectations, with unemployment rate falling to 4.4% - lowest in a decade. Post the release of data, probability of rate hike in June increased from 70% to 100%.

GCC USD short duration space continues to be resilient so far. Response to buy-back of Damac sukuk was not that great, as expected, with investors still finding it attractive to hold. The new Damac 2022 sukuk was oversubscribed as 6.25% coupon for 5Y paper was very decent – the price had moved up to USD 102.5 area at the time of writing. Oman Grid is expected to print fresh paper followed by few issues from GCC sovereigns this year.

Performance Graph

Source: Al Mal internal performance measurement based on reports from Al Mal Capital/Operations

2 Performance is net of fees

Private and Confidential

Al Mal Liquidity Fund – Monthly Factsheet

NAV Per Unit: AED 1.21

26 April 2017

NAV Per Unit: AED 1.21 26 April 2017 26 April 2017
Market Overview & Fund Manager Comments
The Al Mal Liquidity Fund was up 0.15% in April, and has delivered returns of c.20.7% since its launch in April 2009.
1-week EIBOR had been in ranging between 0.825% to 0.891% in April and ended the month at 0.851%. Liquidity
conditions continue to be at comfortable levels – according to the March aggregate numbers announced by the Central
Bank, loans-to-deposit ratio improved to 105% as of end of March compared to 107% as of end of December 2016.
Government deposits were quite stable with a net addition YTD.
Fund Key Information
Months to Maturity
Al Mal Liquidity Fund offers you:
Weekly liquidity
Higher interest income than deposit rates
Access to cash in case of emergency
Diversify your portfolio (core asset class)
Suitable for risk-averse allocation
Park liquidity during uncertain and volatile markets
22%
23%
25%
30%
0-1
2-3
4-6
7-12
1.00
1.05
1.10
1.15
1.20
Apr-09
Jun-09
Aug-09
Oct-09
Dec-09
Feb-10
Apr-10
Jun-10
Aug-10
Oct-10
Dec-10
Feb-11
Apr-11
Jun-11
Aug-11
Oct-11
Dec-11
Feb-12
Apr-12
Jun-12
Aug-12
Oct-12
Dec-12
Feb-13
Apr-13
Jun-13
Aug-13
Oct-13
Dec-13
Feb-14
Apr-14
Jun-14
Aug-14
Oct-14
Dec-14
Feb-15
Apr-15
Jun-15
Aug-15
Oct-15
Dec-15
Feb-16
Apr-16
Jun-16
Aug-16
Oct-16
Dec-16
Feb-17
Apr-17
Fund NAV
1 Week EIBOR (Benchmark)
Fund Key Information
Fund
Objective:
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with
capital preservation and above average money market
returns. The assets will be invested primarily in UAE and
GCC short term paper and deposit instruments.
Fund Managers Al Mal Capital
Inception Date 15th April 2009
Fund Registration UAE
Currency AED
Subscription Weekly
Min Subscription AED 100,000
Management Fee 0.40%
Redemption Weekly
Notice Period 3 business days
Fund Type Open Ended
Administrator Al Mal Capital
Custodian Al Mal Capital
Financial Year End 31st December
Auditors Deloitte
Zawya Code MALAEDF.MF
Bloomberg Code AMALLIQ UH
Reuters Code LP65135775
Morningstar Sec ID F00000JQIP
Performance1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
~~Since~~
Inception
Al Mal Liquidity Fund
0.14% 0.14% 0.18% 0.15%
0.61%
1.7%
1.5%
1.7%
1.9%
2.1%
2.6%
3.8%
20.7%

Source: Al Mal internal performance measurement based on reports from our back office

2 Performance is net of fees

Private and Confidential

Disclaimer

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This document is provided for informational and illustration purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, recommendation or offer to buy or sell any investment product or subscribe to any investment management or advisory service. Past performance of the Fund as illustrated herein is not a guarantee of future returns. Prospective investors in the Fund must obtain and carefully read the Fund’s most current Prospectus prior to making an investment in the Fund. The information contained herein, including any expression of opinion, has been obtained from or is based upon sources believed to be reliable, and is believed to be fair and not misleading, however, Al Mal Capital does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. This document is not for distribution to the general public. It is directed at persons authorized to invest in the Fund and residing in jurisdictions where the Fund is authorized for distribution or where no such authorization is required. The information contained herein must not be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Al Mal Capital.

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