The Fund's total returns for various periods through July 31, 2009 are provided below. (All figures are based on distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price and are stated net-of-fees):
Period NAV Total Return % Market Price Total Return %
Cumulative Annualized Cumulative Annualized
Since inception -18.9 -1.1 -24.6 -1.5
(March 1990)
10-years 133.0 8.8 71.5 5.5
5-years 156.9 20.8 176.5 22.6
3-years 30.5 9.3 12.2 3.9
1-year -8.3 -2.7
On July 31, 2009, the Fund's net assets amounted to US$81.4 million and the Fund's NAV per share was $9.84.
As of July 31, 2009, the portfolio was invested as follows:
Portfolio Composition Percent of
Net Assets
Consumer, Cyclical 22.6
Consumer, Non-Cyclical 20.6
Financials 17.0
Communications 13.8
Industrials 12.8
Basic Materials 4.4
Other 3.2
Utilities 3.2
Energy 2.4
The Fund's ten largest equity holdings as of July 31, 2009, representing 68.0% of net assets, were:
Stock Percent of
Net Assets
PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk 12.1
PT Astra International Tbk 9.5
PT Telekomunikasi Tbk 9.4
PT Holcim Indonesia Tbk 7.8
Bank OCBC NISP Tbk PT 6.5
Jardine Cycle and Carriage Ltd 4.8
Ace Hardware Indonesia 4.5
PT United Tractors Tbk 4.5
United Overseas Bank Limited 4.5
PT International Nickel Indonesia Tbk 4.4
Important Information
Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. has prepared this report based on information sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, the figures are unaudited and neither the Fund, Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited (the Investment Manager and Adviser), nor any other person guarantees their accuracy. Investors should seek their own professional advice and should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before acting on this information. Aberdeen is a U.S. registered service mark of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.
Total return figures with distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price are stated net-of-fees and represents past performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results, current performance may be higher or lower. Inception date March 9, 1990.
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