The Next Generation Technology Fund seeks to maximise total return and invest in a manner consistent with the principles of environmental, social and governance ("ESG") investing. The Fund invests at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies globally whose predominant economic activity comprises the research, development, production and/or distribution of new and emerging technology. The Fund will focus on next generation technology themes including artificial intelligence, computing, automation, robotics, technological analytics, e-commerce, payment systems, communications technology and generative design.
AUM (million)
USD 2,823.21
FSM Risk Rating
10 - Highest Risk
Launch Date
03 Sep 2018
Launch Price
USD 10.00
Historical Dividend
-
Dividend Yield (%)
-
Dividend Frequency
-
CPF Risk Classification
na
Min. Initial Amount
SGD 135.17 / USD 100.00
Min. RSP Investment
SGD 100.00
RSP Special List
Yes
Annual Expense Ratio
1.81%
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Latest NAV Price
Past 3 Months
USD 39.13
USD 12.78
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Annualised Returns
1 WK 6.260%
1 MTH 13.360%
3 MTH 53.270%
6 MTH 61.980%
YTD 55.660%
1 YR 98.410%
2 YR 45.150%
3 YR 36.570%
5 YR 9.100%
10 YR 0.000%
Calendar Year Returns
2025 23.644%
2024 22.943%
2023 32.564%
2022 -50.764%
2021 1.553%
Fund Historical Price
1Y High
39.88
15 Jun 2026
1Y Low
20.07
18 Jun 2025
3Y High
39.88
15 Jun 2026
3Y Low
13.52
29 Oct 2023
All Time High
39.88
15 Jun 2026
All Time Low
7.53
20 Dec 2018
Documents
Prospectus
23 Apr 2026
Semi-Annual Report
08 May 2026
Annual Report
28 Nov 2025
Product Highlights Sheet
23 Apr 2026
Fund Factsheet
24 May 2026
Funds Objective and Investment Information
Asset Class
Equity
Sector
Technology
Geographical Allocation
Global
RSP Special List
Yes
MAS Registration
Recognised
Right to cancel
No
Pricing Basis
Forward Pricing
Min. Initial Amount
SGD 135.17 / USD 100.00
Min. Subsequent Investment
SGD 135.17 / USD 100.00
Min. Redemption Amount
USD 100.00
Min. RSP Investment
SGD 100.00
Min. Holdings
USD 1,000.00
Charges & Fees
Yes
Dividend
No
Fund Manager Information
BlackRock is one of the world’s leading providers of investment, advisory and risk management solutions. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.
Fund Top 10 Holdings (37.41% of Total Assets
22 May 2026)
All figures were extracted from the PDF, in the event of any discrepancies, please refer to the factsheet for confirmation.
Name
Weighting (%)
Sector
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC
5.56
-
NVIDIA CORP
4.68
-
TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD
4.54
-
SK HYNIX INC
4.19
-
FABRINET
3.63
-
ASIA VITAL COMPONENTS LTD
3.45
-
MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC
2.99
-
ELITE MATERIAL LTD
2.89
-
KLA CORP
2.81
-
GOLD CIRCUIT ELECTRONICS LTD
2.67
-
Country/Region
Last Updated on 22 May 2026
All figures were extracted from the PDF, in the event of any discrepancies, please refer to the factsheet for confirmation.
US
59.75%
Taiwan
13.88%
Japan
6.81%
S. Korea
5.90%
Israel
3.12%
Canada
2.06%
Germany
1.67%
China
0.86%
Cash and/or Derivatives
0.80%
Others
0.76%
Sector
Last Updated on 22 May 2026
All figures were extracted from the PDF, in the event of any discrepancies, please refer to the factsheet for confirmation.
Semiconductors & Semicon...
39.33%
Electronic Equipment, In...
27.44%
Communications Equip.
7.54%
Technology Hardware, Stor...
7.11%
Electrical Equipment
6.60%
Software
3.84%
Entertainment
2.11%
IT Services
2.06%
Automobiles
1.62%
Others
1.55%
Payment Method
Included under Cash Yes
Included under SRS Yes
Included under CPFIS-OA No
Included under CPFIS-SA No
Buy Processing Flow
Order Placement
18 Jun 2026
Order Transact
19 Jun 2026
Complete to Holdings
25 Jun 2026
Sell Processing Flow
Order Placement
18 Jun 2026
Order Transact
19 Jun 2026
Paid Out
30 Jun 2026
Risk Metric
3 YR Annualised Volatility
25.72%
3 YR Sharpe Ratio
1.26
1 YR Max Drawdown -14.77%
3 YR Max Drawdown -33.38%
Upcoming Fund Holidays MORE
Singapore
There are no upcoming fund holidays for this fund.
Fund Holiday
22Jun
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