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Sustainability

Lion Global Investors

By Benedict Yap, CFA
Head, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Lion Global Investors

As we entered into 2020, many observed that environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations were growing in popularity, with topics like climate change, stakeholder capitalism and responsible investing (RI) driving many a client conversation. With the onset of Covid-19, murmurs that the ensuing economic fallout is likely to send RI-and ESG-driven objectives back to the drawing board seem to be rising. We share some thoughts on this and acknowledge the potential for any short term shifts in perspective. But we also remember the African adage that the lion does not turn around when a small dog barks.

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COVID-19, ESG, Macro Analysis, Sustainable Development, Thought Leadership

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Comparing the TER cost for 20 years

Here’s the difference a low cost advantage makes to cost savings

1.0%
p.a.
1.5%
p.a.
2.0%
p.a.

Here's how much you pay

$190,272.13
Selected TER 1.00% p.a.

$99,912.57
LionGlobal All Seasons Fund 0.5% p.a.

By investing a fund with low TER

You may save $90,359.56 over 20 years based on an initial investment of $1,000,000 compared with a TER of 0.5% p.a.

It is enough to provide for a monthly expenditure of $3,000 over the next 2 years and 6 months.

Here's how much you pay

$271,950.61
Selected TER 1.50% p.a.

$99,912.57
LionGlobal All Seasons Fund 0.5% p.a.

By investing a fund with low TER

You may save $172,038.04 over 20 years based on an initial investment of $1,000,000 compared with a TER of 0.5% p.a.

It is enough to provide for a monthly expenditure of $3,000 over the next 4 years and 9 months.

Here's how much you pay

$345,744.19
Selected TER 2.00% p.a.

$99,912.57
LionGlobal All Seasons Fund 0.5% p.a.

By investing a fund with low TER

You may save $ 245,831.62 over 20 years based on an initial investment of $1,000,000 compared with a TER of 0.5% p.a.

It is enough to provide for a monthly expenditure of $3,000 over the next 6 years and 9 months.

TER (Total Expense Ratio) is the sum of various identified operating expenses charged on an ongoing basis to the fund’s assets as a percentage of the fund’s average net asset value calculated over a 12-month period at the close of the annual and semi-annual financial statements of the fund for all the p.a. tabs (1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0%).

The above scenarios are for illustration purpose only. Past performance, as well as any prediction, projection or forecast on the economy, securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds. Calculations based purely on costs with no market movement or investment returns.