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EFG Hermes Asset Management is the fund manager for Credit Agricole I, Credit Agricole II equity funds and Credit Agricole III money market fund. With over 25 years of experience in the Egyptian market, the fund manager makes investment decisions on behalf of the investors based on through research and close monitoring of market conditions. EFG Hermes Asset Management is responsible for the performance of the funds under its management, as they handle the investment part of the fund.

Mutual funds and Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are two distinct investment options that differ in several key aspects, including structure, risk, returns, diversification and liquidity. below is a comparison:
  1. Investment Type
  • Mutual Funds: Mutual funds pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, treasury bonds, or other securities. The value of your investment fluctuates based on the performance of the underlying assets.
  • CDs: A CD is a fixed-term deposit offered by banks and credit unions. You deposit money for a set period (e.g., 1 year, 3 years, etc.), and the bank pays you a fixed interest rate over that term. The principal is guaranteed, and the interest is usually fixed.
  1. Return and Risk
  • Mutual Funds: These carry market risk because the value of the underlying securities can rise and fall. As a result, returns are variable and depend on the performance of the assets within the fund. Equity mutual funds tend to have higher potential returns, but with greater risk, whereas bond funds offer more stable, albeit lower, returns.
  • CDs: Generally considered low risk because your principal and interest are guaranteed by the issuing bank. However, CDs face interest rate risk- if interest rates rise during the CD term, your fixed rate become less attractive. The return is fixed and predictable, but it is typically lower than the potential mutual fund earnings, especially in a low-interest-rate environment.
  1. Liquidity
  • Mutual Funds: Generally liquid, allowing investors to buy or sell shares daily. Some funds may offer weekly liquidity for entry and exit.
  • CDs: Funds are locked in until the maturity date. Early withdrawals may result in penalties, such as losing some of the accrued interest, and withdrawals are usually not allowed within the first six months.
  1. Diversification
  • Mutual Funds: Provide built-in diversification since the fund invests in a variety of securities, helping to spread risk across multiple assets.
  • CDs: offer no diversification, as the investment is concentrated in a single, fixed-income product.

Redemption orders can be signed at any of the bank’s branches across Egypt. Redemption frequency varies depending on the fund. Some funds offer daily redemption, while others provide weekly redemption. However, in all cases, orders must be submitted before 12:00 pm on any applicable day.

Mutual funds are investment vehicles that pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of capital market instruments, including equities listed on the stock exchange, treasury bills, treasury bonds, or other securities. Each investor in a mutual fund owns shares of the fund, representing a portion of the overall holdings. These shares are referred to as Investment Certificates, symbolizing the investor’s ownership in the mutual funds. The primary objective of mutual funds is to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio managed by professional fund managers, reducing risk compared to investing in individual securities. Investors benefit from the collective buying power, professional management, and diversification of the fund, which can be difficult to achieve on their own.

All mutual funds announce the Investment Certificate price on a weekly basis, allowing investors to track their performance. Additionally, the fund manager publishes quarterly fact sheets that provide insights into the fund’s performance.
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