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Maybank’s Nasdaq Income Fund Crosses RM100 Million as Investors Seek Yield

Maybank Asset Management's Nasdaq equity income fund surpassed RM100 million as Malaysian investors sought US technology exposure and income.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 13 October 2026 – Maybank Asset Management’s Nasdaq Equity High Income Fund has surpassed RM100 million in assets under management less than two months after its launch, indicating strong Malaysian demand for a product that combines US technology exposure with an income strategy. The fund began operations on 6 August and invests through an underlying global portfolio.

The Malaysian-ringgit hedged class recorded a total return of 4.47% as at 25 September. That short performance period should not be annualised or treated as evidence of a stable future return. Technology equities and options strategies can move sharply, and the value of units and any distribution may rise or fall.

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