AFC Uzbekistan Fund Blog
How to Invest in AFC Uzbekistan Fund
Asia Frontier Capital Limited is a Cayman Islands domiciled fund management company that has open ended funds which are open for investment. Funds are domiciled in the Cayman Islands with the "AFC Uzbekistan Fund" open for US investors only and the "AFC Uzbekistan Fund (non-US)" open for non-US investors only.
Subscription to the fund is available on a monthly basis and closes 5 working days prior to the last day of each calendar month.
To request the subscription documents or to find out more information about investing in our funds please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you were looking for information on the other funds, please click one of the following:
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Invest Directly with AFC
To invest directly in AFC’s funds you will need to:
- complete the subscription documents
- provide KYC information
- arrange a funds transfer of the investment amount
The documents take approximately 20 minutes to complete. To enquire about this process or request the documents please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Whilst there are many ways to gain access to our funds, we generally advise potential investors to invest directly. The advantages compared to investing through a bank, platform or other provider include:
- No brokerage fees when subscribing to the funds
- No custody fees during the holding period
- Investors will receive a monthly update with number of shares held and latest NAV (can also be used for tax purposes in many countries)
- Investors will receive ad-hoc information such as the audited annual report
Invest via your Bank
You can enquire with your bank as to whether they have an established relationship with Asia Frontier Capital or access to our funds via another mechanism. Occasionally some investors have been trying to invest through their bank however some of the banks declined the order for unknown reasons.
In such a case, you should inform your bank that the following companies can provide fund execution services:
- Brown Brothers Harriman, New York (http://www.bbh.com)
- CITCO Global Securities Services Ireland (http://www.citco.com)
- Clearstream (http://www.clearstream.com)
- "FundSettle platform" of Euroclear, Brussels (https://my.euroclear.com)
- SIX Securities Services, Olten (http://www.six-securities-services.com)
- Societe Generale Securities Services Luxembourg (http://www.securities-services.societegenerale.com)
- Vidacos Nominees / Citibank London
These fund service providers have already invested in one of our funds on behalf of their clients.
Invest via a Fund Platform, Insurance Company or Nominee Provider
The AFC Asia Frontier Fund has already been included on various fund platforms:
- Friends Provident fund platform (https://www.fpinternational.com)
- Generali fund platform (https://www.generali.com)
- Quilter fund platform (https://www.quilter.com)
- Westerby The Pension Specialist (https://www.sipp-ssas-pensions.co.uk/)
We have received enquiries from clients regarding other fund platforms and the majority of platform providers indicated that they are able to begin their internal due diligence process on our funds when they receive a request from their existing clients.
If you would like assistance investing via your existing fund account please be in touch directly with them to enquire. We are also happy to help expedite this process on your behalf and encourage you to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like assistance from our team.
Invest via your IRA, SIPP or Superannuation Fund
US investors can invest in AFC Uzbekistan Fund through a "self-directed IRA". Millennium Trust Company (http://www.mtrustcompany.com/) is already offering this service and clients have already invested in AFC Uzbekistan Fund through Millennium Trust.
Non-US investors can also invest via their self directed retirement accounts and several clients from the UK and Australia have already subscribed in this manner.
As each juristiction has different regulations and administrative procedures please contact your retirement fund to enquire about potential options to invest. If you would like more information with regard to investing via your retirement vehicle please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fund Information
| Class F | |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 2% p.a. of NAV |
| Performance Fee | 20% NAV appreciation above high water mark |
| Subscriptions | 5 business days before month end |
| Redemptions | Monthly at NAV - with 3 months notice |
| Fund Base Currency | USD |
| Initial Minimum Investment (US Investors): | USD 50,000 |
| Initial Minimum Investment (Non-US Investors): | USD 10,000 |
| Subsequent Minimum Investment (US Investors): | USD 1,000 |
| Subsequent Minimum Investment (Non-US Investors): | USD 1,000 |
| Valuation Day | Last day of each calendar month |
Fund Details for US Investors
| Securities Numbers: AFC Uzbekistan Fund | |
| Class F | |
|---|---|
| ISIN | KYG0132A1849 |
| CUSIP | G0132A 184 |
| Bloomberg | AFCUZBF KY |
| Valoren | CH047075699 |
Fund Details for Non-US Investors
| Securities Numbers: AFC Uzbekistan Fund (Non-US) | |
| Class F | |
|---|---|
| ISIN | KYG0133A2093 |
| CUSIP | G0133A 209 |
| Bloomberg | AFCUZFS KY |
| Valoren | CH047075891 |
Asia Frontier Investments Limited, a subsidiary of Asia Frontier Capital Limited, is licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission "SFC" for Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and for Type 9 (Asset Management).
* By accessing information contained herein, users are deemed to be representing and warranting that they are either a Hong Kong Professional Investor or are observing the applicable laws and regulations of their relevant jurisdictions.
** The AFC Uzbekistan Fund is registered for sale to investors in Switzerland (qualified investors), Hong Kong (professional investors), Singapore (accredited investors) and USA (accredited investors and qualified purchasers).
*** For Switzerland only: This is an advertising document. The state of the origin of the fund is the Cayman Islands. This document may only be provided to qualified investors within the meaning of art. 10 para. 3 and 3ter CISA. In Switzerland, the representative is Acolin Fund Services AG, Leutschenbachstrasse 50, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland, whilst the paying agent is NPB Neue Privat Bank AG, Limmatquai 1 / am Bellevue, 8024 Zurich, Switzerland. The basic documents of the fund report may be obtained free of charge from the representative. Past performance is no indication of current or future performance. The performance data do not take account of the commissions, if any, and fund transfer costs incurred on the issue and redemption of units.
AFC Uzbekistan Fund Investment Strategy
The AFC Uzbekistan Fund is designed to offer investors high returns from growth in the equities market of Uzbekistan whilst offering a portfolio that has a low correlation with global equity markets. The fund aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation for investors by capturing value in listed growth companies over the next 5-7 years, predominantly targeting the private company segment and government privatizations.
The fund's investable universe consists of listed companies that have their principal business activities in Uzbekistan as well as foreign listed companies that have the majority of their business in countries bordering Uzbekistan.
The Uzbekistan government’s aggressive privatization drive of all non-core assets and companies, including shares in listed companies, is expected to see the Uzbekistan equities market rebound from a near decade of dormancy as liquidity and interest returns to the market. Many private companies are also considering listings as market depth and foreign interest return.
For more information on fund’s performance or to receive our latest fund factsheet and investor presentation please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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About AFC Uzbekistan Fund
The AFC Uzbekistan Fund was launched on 29th March 2019 and aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation for investors by capturing the value and growth potential in the recently liberalized economy of Uzbekistan. As the government pursues an ambitious privatization reform of all non-core assets and enterprises, it is anticipated that there will be a marked increase in secondary and primary listings on the Tashkent Stock Exchange, helping it to rebound from a near decade of dormancy which resulted in the significant undervaluation of listed companies today. The AFC Uzbekistan Fund is therefore designed to offer investors high returns from growth in the equities market of Uzbekistan whilst offering a portfolio that has a low correlation with global equity markets, with an investable universe consisting of listed companies that have their principal business activities in Uzbekistan as well as foreign listed companies that have the majority of their business in countries bordering Uzbekistan. The AFC Uzbekistan Fund is managed under the executive leadership team of Thomas Hugger and Scott Osheroff.
Click below to watch the virtual video pitchbook for the AFC Uzbekistan Fund.
For more information on fund’s performance or to receive our latest fund factsheet and investor presentation please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Alternatively, you can find further details using the links on the left.
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AFC Uzbekistan Fund Performance
Net Fund Performance - USD - Net
AFC Uzbekistan Fund
| Class F | |
| NAV (USD) | 1,575.57 |
| Since Inception | +57.56% |
| Inception Date | 29/03/2019 |
| USD | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | - | - | +4.50% | -0.10% | +1.87% | +1.15% | -1.85% | +0.06% | +0.72% | +1.13% | +1.61% | +9.33% |
| 2020 | -2.99% | +0.78% | -7.43% | -3.06% | +3.32% | +1.49% | +3.25% | +6.68% | +0.34% | +5.70% | +10.35% | +3.44% | +22.69% |
| 2021 | +2.50% | +11.81% | +7.04% | +11.23% | +8.16% | +0.59% | -1.97% | +2.16% | +0.83% | +4.56% | -1.66% | -2.80% | +49.82% |
| 2022 | -2.50% | +1.31% | N/A | +1.97% | -7.42% | -4.35% | -0.02% | +2.17% | -5.48% | -1.42% | +1.93% | -0.12% | -13.58% |
| 2023 | +1.88% | -0.02% | -1.03% | +1.42% | +1.63% | +2.30% | -0.78% | -5.64% | +2.27% | +1.00% | -1.12% | -1.51% | +0.11% |
| 2024 | -3.35% | -2.88% | -2.64% | -0.99% | +0.16% | -9.38% |
| Securities Numbers: AFC Uzbekistan Fund | |
| Class F | |
|---|---|
| ISIN | KYG0132A1849 |
| CUSIP | G0132A 184 |
| Bloomberg | AFCUZBF KY |
| Valoren | 47075699 |
| Risk Classification for Hong Kong Investors | High Risk |
AFC Uzbekistan Fund (Non-US)
| Class F | |
| NAV (USD) | 1,575.57 |
| Since Inception | +57.56% |
| Inception Date | 29/03/2019 |
| USD | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | - | - | +4.50% | -0.10% | +1.87% | +1.15% | -1.85% | +0.06% | +0.72% | +1.13% | +1.61% | +9.33% |
| 2020 | -2.99% | +0.78% | -7.43% | -3.06% | +3.32% | +1.49% | +3.25% | +6.68% | +0.34% | +5.70% | +10.35% | +3.44% | +22.69% |
| 2021 | +2.50% | +11.81% | +7.04% | +11.23% | +8.16% | +0.59% | -1.97% | +2.16% | +0.83% | +4.56% | -1.66% | -2.80% | +49.82% |
| 2022 | -2.50% | +1.31% | N/A | +1.97% | -7.42% | -4.35% | -0.02% | +2.17% | -5.48% | -1.42% | +1.93% | -0.12% | -13.58% |
| 2023 | +1.88% | -0.02% | -1.03% | +1.42% | +1.63% | +2.30% | -0.78% | -5.64% | +2.27% | +1.00% | -1.12% | -1.51% | +0.11% |
| 2024 | -3.35% | -2.88% | -2.64% | -0.99% | +0.16% | -9.38% |
| Security Numbers: AFC Uzbekistan Fund (Non-US) | |
| Class F | |
|---|---|
| ISIN | KYG0133A2093 |
| CUSIP | G0133A 209 |
| Bloomberg | AFCUZFS KY |
| Valoren | 47075891 |
| Risk Classification for Hong Kong Investors | High Risk |
* By accessing information contained herein, users are deemed to be representing and warranting that they are either a Hong Kong Professional Investor or are observing the applicable laws and regulations of their relevant jurisdictions.
** The AFC Uzbekistan Fund is registered for sale to investors in Switzerland (qualified investors), Hong Kong (professional investors), Singapore (accredited investors) and USA (accredited investors and qualified purchasers).
*** For Switzerland only: This is an advertising document. The state of the origin of the fund is the Cayman Islands. This document may only be provided to qualified investors within the meaning of art. 10 para. 3 and 3ter CISA. In Switzerland, the representative is Acolin Fund Services AG, Leutschenbachstrasse 50, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland, whilst the paying agent is NPB Neue Privat Bank AG, Limmatquai 1 / am Bellevue, 8024 Zurich, Switzerland. The basic documents of the fund report may be obtained free of charge from the representative. Past performance is no indication of current or future performance. The performance data do not take account of the commissions, if any, and fund transfer costs incurred on the issue and redemption of units.
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