KUALA LUMPUR - BIMB Investment Management Berhad (BIMB Investment), a subsidiary of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam), has introduced the BIMB Opportunities Fund (BOF), a Shariah-compliant strategy designed to unlock the growth potential of small-capitalization (small-cap) companies and generate medium- to long-term capital appreciation.
The fund will invest a minimum of 70 per cent of its net asset value (NAV) in Shariah-compliant equity securities and/or equity-related securities, with at least 1 percent of its NAV held in cash and Islamic deposits.
Bank Islam Group Institutional Banking Business Chief Officer, Sharifah Sarah Syed Mohamed Tahir, stated that the launch of this fund reinforces the company's commitment to providing sustainable wealth creation opportunities, while strengthening its retail investment offerings through distinct and value-driven solutions for investors.
“In the current volatile market environment, Bank Islam recognizes the growing importance of diversifying investments beyond traditional instruments.
"Small-cap equities offer access to new growth opportunities that are often overlooked, while enhancing portfolio resilience through distinct performance drivers," she said at the BOF launch ceremony on Monday.
Also in attendance were BIMB Investment Chairman, Datin Maznah Mahbob; Bank Islam Group Chief Business Officer – Retail Banking, Mizan Masram; and BIMB Investment Chief Executive Officer, Amran Zaki Mohd Nasir.
Sharifah Sarah noted that BOF reflects Bank Islam's commitment to providing diverse Shariah-compliant solutions that balance growth potential with prudent risk management, thereby enabling investors to build sustainable, long-term value.
She added that BOF utilizes an actively managed investment strategy that integrates both top-down and bottom-up approaches.
At the macroeconomic level, the fund evaluates key economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, interest rates, inflation, currency movements, and government policies in Malaysia as well as major global markets.
“At the microeconomic level, the fund focuses on small-cap companies, particularly expanding businesses with strong growth potential, scalable business models, and active management, even though they may have a limited track record or limited analyst coverage," she said.