Investing in mutual funds is one of the best ways to achieve long-term financial growth, manage risk, and diversify a portfolio. The funds listed in this article cater to different investment strategies, including index tracking, dividend-focused, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and actively managed funds. Below is an overview of these funds and their key characteristics.

1. Index Tracking Funds (SET50 & SET100)

Index funds aim to replicate the performance of market indices such as SET50 and SET100, which consist of Thailand’s largest and most liquid stocks. These funds provide broad market exposure with relatively lower management fees.

• SET50 Index Funds:

  • KFENS50-A, KFENS50SSF, 1AMSET50-RA, 1AMSET50-RU – These funds track the SET50 Index, investing in Thailand’s top 50 blue-chip companies.

  • ES-SET50-A – Another SET50 index fund that mirrors the index’s performance.

• SET100 Index Funds:

  • KFS100-SSF, KFS100-A, KFS100SSFX, KFS100RMF – These funds track the SET100 Index, offering broader exposure beyond the SET50 companies.

  • Principal SET100RMF – A retirement mutual fund (RMF) following the SET100 Index.

  • UOBSAS100, UOBSAS100D – Index funds focused on SET100, offering potential long-term growth.

2. Dividend-Focused Funds

Dividend-focused funds invest in companies with strong and consistent dividend payout histories, making them suitable for investors looking for passive income.

• Dividend-Oriented Mutual Funds:

ES-DIV, SCBVALUEA, SCBDV, SCBDV-SSF, M-ACTIVE – These funds invest in dividend-paying stocks to provide both capital appreciation and regular income. shutdown123