Kuala lumpur: Permodalan Nasional Bhd's (PNB) wholly-owned unit trust management company, Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), has announced a RM1.31 billion income distribution for its fixed price fund, Amanah Saham Malaysia 2 - Wawasan (ASM 2 Wawasan).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the distribution for the financial year ending August 31, 2026, is equivalent to 5.00 sen per unit, up from 4.75 sen per unit in the previous year, thus marking the highest income distribution declared by ASM 2 Wawasan in the past seven years. The fund management company stated that this distribution benefits more than 1.01 million unitholders holding 26.3 billion units.

"The 5.00 per cent distribution rate outperforms its benchmark, the Maybank 12-Month Fixed Deposit rate of 2.01 per cent, by 299 basis points," it was noted. As of August 24, 2026, ASM 2 Wawasan recorded a net realised income of RM1.43 billion.

PNB highlighted that the stronger performance reflects the fund's resilience in navigating an increasingly uncertain investment environment, marked by heightened geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, shifting interest rate expectations, and continued market volatility. The performance was supported by disciplined portfolio management, prudent risk management, and selective positioning in areas with strong structural growth potential.

The fund's income was bolstered by realised gains and dividend income from its diversified investments across domestic and global equities. Additionally, its allocation across fixed income, real estate, and private equity contributed to greater diversification of income sources and helped cushion the portfolio against shifts in market conditions.

PNB also mentioned that unitholders who have opted for the zakat khultah arrangement (Class B) will receive their dividend net of zakat, with a 2.57 per cent deduction applied to the dividend, translating to an estimated net dividend rate of 4.87 per cent based on the declared 5.00 per cent.