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Kenanga Investors Expands Offerings with Fund Tracking Top U.S. Shariah-Compliant Companies

Built as a feeder structure, the Kenanga Shariah US Titans 50 Fund invests into the Eq8 Dow Jones US Titans 50 ETF providing investors exposure to fifty of the largest and most liquid U.S. domiciled Shariah-compliant companies.

From left: Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Kenanga Investors Berhad and Umar Alhadad, Executive Director & Chieft Executive Officer, Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd.

Kuala Lumpur, 22 Apr 2026 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors”) has announced the launch of its latest fund, the Kenanga Shariah US Titans 50 Fund (the “Fund” or “KSUST50F”). The Fund feeds into the Eq8 Dow Jones US Titans 50 ETF (“EQ8US50” or the “Target Fund”), managed by Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd (“Eq8”), which tracks fifty of the largest U.S. domiciled Shariah-compliant companies listed on the U.S. market.

The launch of KSUST50F represents a bold step forward for Kenanga Investors’ product innovation initiatives by bridging the gap between exchange-traded funds (“ETF”) and conventional unit trusts. Through its structure as a retail feeder fund, it channels investments directly into the ETF while presenting it in the form of the familiar unit trust transaction, enabling a broader segment of investors to access dynamic, high-performing, Shariah-compliant U.S. companies.

The Fund enables investors to access the EQ8US50, offering diversified exposure to 50 large-cap and leading Shariah-compliant companies listed in the U.S., including well‑known names such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet and Tesla. Launched in 2018, the EQ8US50 has established a solid track record, recording an annualized return of 16.8% over the past five years as at end February 2026. Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Kenanga Investors, Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis explained, “The launch of KSUST50F enhances financial inclusion while addressing the demand for Shariah-compliant financial products in Malaysia due to its underlying principles of ethical investing. We are confident that the Fund will contribute to the growth of the Islamic capital market by channelling funds into Shariah-compliant U.S. equities. Investors will also gain exposure to global leaders and innovation in technology, healthcare, and consumer goods that are shaping the future”.

Eq8, the dedicated ETF arm of Kenanga Investors, specialises in delivering passive management investment solutions and the EQ8US50, its flagship ETF, aims to mirror the performance of the Dow Jones Islamic Market U.S. Titans 50 Index.

Elaborating on the scheme, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Eq8, Umar Alhadad said, “ Through the scheme, investors can access a simple, familiar, and seamless pathway to long‑term growth via EQ8US50, a time‑tested and proven underlying investment. With daily disclosures of EQ8US50 holdings, investors benefit from complete transparency and clear insight into the portfolio’s underlying companies. Furthermore, the Ringgit denominated KSUST50F removes the unfamiliarity often associated with investments in U.S. dollar, making global exposure more accessible than ever ”.

It is suitable for investors who are seeking diversification and investment opportunities in the US market through the Target Fund and medium term to long term investment horizon as well as short-term trading and arbitrage opportunities. The minimum initial investment amount is RM1,000 while subsequent investments are at a minimum of RM100. The Fund’s benchmark is a composite benchmark index comprising of the following:

• 85% Dow Jones Islamic Market U.S. Titans 50 Index

• 15% Maybank Islamic Overnight Deposit Rate

Most recently, the EQ8US50 was recognized at the inaugural IFN Investor Fund Awards as the Best ETF Fund in Malaysia 2025 and the Best ETF Fund in Asia Pacific 2025. Country awards identify top-performing funds within domestic markets, while regional awards aggregate these results across five key geographies: the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Americas. The Awards draw exclusively from the IFN Investor Funds Database using a quantitative framework that rewards consistent outperformance that captures the evolving landscape of Islamic fund management across regions and asset classes.

For more information about Kenanga Investors, please visit www.kenangainvestors.com.my .

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