15/10/2026
🔍 Know Your Fund : Public Mutual PRS Islamic Growth Fund
This month, we're putting the spotlight on the Public Mutual PRS Islamic Growth Fund, one of the top-performing funds in the Aggressive Allocation category.
Big returns, but what's behind the numbers? Beyond its performance, let's take a closer look at what makes this fund interesting! 👀
🌏 There's more to overseas investing than location. Taiwan, the USA and Korea make up a combined 81.2% of the fund's geographical exposure. Besides changes in these markets, currency movements can also influence the value of overseas investments when measured in Malaysian ringgit.
💻 Investing in the technology behind everyday life. From chips that power computers and smartphones to memory used in AI systems and networking equipment, several of the fund's largest holdings are involved in technologies that keep our digital world running. While these companies serve different purposes, they can also be affected by similar industry developments.
📊 Why is this fund considered aggressive? With a large exposure to equity in foreign technology companies, investing in this fund means riding on a high-stakes, fast-growing AI tech wave that stands to lose value quickly if global tech giants slow their spending or geopolitical events take place.
💭 Here's Something to Think About...
What comes with this growth potential? With over 90% of this fund invested in stocks and related investments, including overseas markets and technology companies, its performance is closely tied to how these markets fare. When markets shift, the fund’s value can move too. That’s part of investing in equities.
The key is to understand what you’re investing in, what influences its performance, and whether its investment approach fits your financial goals and how long you plan to stay invested.
Do you prefer a smoother ride, or are you comfortable with more ups and downs in pursuit of potentially higher returns?
👉 Find out more: https://www.ppa.my/prs-fund/fund-performance/
Source: Public Mutual Quarterly Fund Review (Q3, September 2026)