Better Investments for a Better Future!
H A L F Y E A R L Y R E P O R T
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CONTENTS
Vision | 03 |
Mission | 04 |
Company Information | 05 |
Directors' Report to the Unit Holders | 06 |
Trustee Report to the Unit Holders | 08 |
Independent Auditor's Review Report to the Unit Holders | 09 |
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 10 |
Condensed Interim Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 11 |
Condensed Interim Income Statement | 12 |
Condensed Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income | 13 |
Condensed Interim Statement of Cash Flows | 14 |
Condensed Interim Statement of Movement in Unit Holders' Fund | 15 |
Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements | 16 |
To be the preferred choiceVISION of every investor, offering
diverse and innovative investment solutions
MISSION
To establish a leadership position in bringing more investable asset classes and innovative products, while managing them with prudence and excellence
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Management Company
JS Investments Limited
19th Floor, The Centre, Plot # 28, SB-5 Abdullah Haroon Road, Saddar, Karachi-75600
Tel: (92-21)111-222-626 Fax: (92-21) 35165540 E-mail:info@jsil.com
Website: www.jsil.com
Board of Directors
Mr. Suleman Lalani | Non-Executive Director / Chairman |
Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani | Chief Executive Officer |
Mr. Hasan Shahid | Non-Executive Director |
Mr. Mirza M. Sadeed H. Barlas | Non-Executive Director |
Mr. Atif Salim Malik | Non-Executive Director |
Ms. Aisha Fariel Salahuddin | Non-Executive Independent Director |
Ms. Mediha Kamal Afsar | Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik | Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Raheel Rehman
Chief Investment Officer
Mr. Syed Hussain Haider
Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary
Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal
Statutory Auditors
A.F Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants
Legal Advisors
Bawaney and Partners
3rd & 4th Floor, 68-C,Lane-13 Bokhari Commercial Area Phase-VI DHA, Karachi
Audit Committee
Ms. Mediha Kamal Afsar (Chairperson)
Mr. Hasan Shahid (Member)
Mr. Mirza M. Sadeed H. Barlas (Member)
Trustee
Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited
CDC House, 99-B, Block 'B', S.M.C.H.S.,
Main Sharah-e-Faisal,Karachi-74400 Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21)111-111-500
Fax: (92-21) 34326040
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DIRECTORS' REPORT TO THE UNIT HOLDERS
The Board of Directors of JS Investments Limited has the pleasure in presenting to you the un-audited Financial Statements of JS Fund of Funds (the Fund) for the half year ended December 31, 2023.
Economy Review:
During FY23, Pakistan's economy faced severe shocks from floods, Geo-political tensions escalating commodity prices, tightening financing conditions, and policy setbacks, leading to stalled growth, surging inflation, depleted reserves, and acute fiscal pressures. However, during 1HFY24 the country transitioned from a rhetoric of default with no visible solutions toward reform implementation, sustainable policies, and reinforcing external accounts. Guided by SIFC and IMF directives, this shift reoriented the outlook from potential default to sustained growth, signaling an optimistic turn and leaving the worst economic challenges behind.
Asset sales under SIFC are expected to help prevent a significant decline in FX reserves, supported by reforms in the energy sector and SOEs, creating fiscal space. Concurrently, the anticipated influx of FDI is poised to address the country's gross financing needs, bolstering Pakistan's economic stability and growth. In FY24, GDP growth is projected at 2.5%, driven by the post-flood recovery in the agriculture sector. Additionally, sustained policies, effective reforms, and substantial financial support remain pivotal to long-term growth.
The financial inflows under the SIFC asset sale and the IMF program will bolster exchange rate stability, playing a pivotal role in curbing inflation by maintaining a stable PKR. During 1HFY24, the average inflation was recorded at 28.8%, compared to 25.04% in the corresponding period last year. Moving forward monetary policy to remain tightly linked to the external account and inflation outlook while contractionary measures will remain the central theme on the fiscal side.
Income / Money Market Review:
Money managers strategically focused on the shorter end of the yield curve in 1HFY24, amid high inflation and the resultant tight monetary stance. However, towards the end of the period, the indications of easing inflationary pressures, a notable shift in strategy emerged, increasing exposure towards longer-term instruments in anticipation of prospective rate adjust- ments.
This shift in money managers' strategy aligns with the broader economic landscape, where monetary policy is poised to closely track the country's external accounts and inflation outlook. The inflation is expected to slow down towards the end of FY24, mainly due to the high base effect, contained aggregate demand, easing supply constraints, and moderation in international commodity prices. However, this slowdown could be countered by the potential currency devaluation and further increases in gas/energy tariffs. Looking ahead, the strategic approach would entail maximizing returns through greater allocation to longer-tenure instruments.
Equity Market Review:
KSE-100 index began the year on a strong note influenced by the successful agreement with the IMF under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) which played a pivotal role in economic stability. In 1HFY24, the KSE-100 Index displayed remarkable growth and optimism, registering an impressive 51% increase, gaining 20,998.35 points, and closing the index at 62,451.04 points at year-end.
The overall trading activity witnessed an increase of ~118% Y-o-Y, as the volumes rose to 477.6mn shares, compared to 219.2mn shares in 1HFY23. Similarly, the value of shares traded displayed growth of 69% Y-o-Y, averaging around USD 50.2mn in 1HFY24. During 1HFY24, Commercial Banks, Oil & Gas Exploration Companies, and Power Generation & Distribution were notable outperformers.
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Looking ahead, the equity market's performance would largely be influenced by the government's adherence to the reforms under the IMF program, materialization of FDI flows under SIFC, and political stability amid upcoming general elections.
Review of Fund Performance
The Fund's return was 35.28 % for the half year ended December 31, 2023, against the benchmark return of 35.49%. Net Assets moved from PKR 360.56 million (June 30, 2023) to PKR 408.91 million as of December 31, 2023. The total expense ratio (TER) of the Fund is 1.43% which includes 0.22% of government levies on the Fund.
Asset Manager Rating
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has maintained Management Company's asset manager rating of 'AM2+' with a 'stable outlook' to JS Investments Limited. This rating underscores our dedication to maintaining high-quality management standards, reflecting positively on the overall performance and outlook of our operations.
Acknowledgment
The Directors express their gratitude to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan and Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited for their valuable support, assistance, and guidance. The Board also thanks the employees of the Management Company for their dedication and hard work and the unit holders for their confidence in the Management.
Director | Chief Executive Officer |
Iffat Zehra Mankani |
February 20, 2024
Karachi
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TRUSTEE REPORT TO THE UNIT HOLDERS
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AUDITOR REPORT TO THE UNIT HOLDERS
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CONDENSED INTERIM
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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