Principal Asset Management’s Triumph: A Record-Breaking Year at LSEG Lipper Fund Awards
Principal Asset Management Bhd has etched its name in the annals of financial achievement by claiming nine prestigious awards at the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2025. This marks the firm’s best performance in the past years, setting a monumental precedent since its restructuring in 2019. According to The Edge Malaysia, their standout accolade, the Best Islamic Mixed Assets Group, underscores the firm’s strategic brilliance in investment management.
Trailblazing Strategies in a Shifting Landscape
Principal has shown ingenuity with thriving funds like the Principal Asia Titans Fund and Principal Global Titans Fund consistently capturing the limelight. The strategy, rooted deeply in the National Energy Transition Roadmap, emphasizes investments in utilities, property, and even sectors benefitted by a robust Malaysian economy.
“Optimism in financial and consumer sectors, along with technology counters, continues to shape our investment paradigm,” reflects Lee Chun Hong, Chief Investment Officer for Malaysian equities.
Momentum Behind Award-Winning Funds
With focused asset allocation and an unwavering commitment to fundamentals, Principal’s Equity Funds have dominated categories within Malaysian and regional equities. Noteworthy sectors include industrials and information technology, illustrated by the Principal Islamic Enhanced Opportunities Fund and Principal Asia Titans Fund.
Additionally, Christopher Leow, CEO and CIO of Principal Asset Management Singapore, emphasizes the favourable tides of 2024, buoyed by the AI revolution, which shaped regional equity navigation and investment triumphs.
Navigating Future Challenges with Expertise
Amid the fervour of past successes, 2025 poses fresh challenges due to ongoing trade tensions and the ripple effects of geopolitical dynamics. Looking forward, the firm anticipates a dynamic market, leveraging opportunities in Asian equities and strategically expanding beyond traditional spheres.
Leow advocates for a strategic diversification approach with interest in tech stocks and Asian infrastructure projects while maintaining a cautious stance on European policies. The firm remains astute, managing global portfolios with a balanced outlook to sustain robust growth and adaptability in uncertain times.
Overall, Principal’s nonpareil approach to long-term investment, driven by early detection of fundamental shifts and prudent stock selection, ensures exemplary returns, affirming its position as a frontrunner in asset management excellence.
