ASM 3 declares highest payout in seven years at five sen per unit

ASMB 3 declares RM1.01 billion payout, reaching 7-year high of 5 sen per unit

The AMANAH Saham Malaysia 3 (ASM 3) investment fund has announced a record-breaking distribution of RM1.01 billion to unit holders, marking its highest payout in seven years. The distribution stands at 5.00 sen per unit, up from 4.75 sen last year. The fund, managed by Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), serves 818,137 unit holders with a total of 20.97 billion units.

ASNB attributes the 5.00 sen distribution to the fund's resilient performance amidst challenging global investment conditions, which include interest rate uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and market volatility. The payout is 301 basis points higher than the Maybank 12-month fixed deposit rate of 1.99% as of September 23, 2026.

The distribution is primarily driven by realized net income of RM1.23 billion, which comes from realized gains, dividend income, and a well-diversified asset allocation across fixed-income instruments, real estate, and private investments in domestic and international markets. Unit holders who select the Zakat Khultah (Class B) payment option will receive an adjusted net dividend rate of 4.87% after a 2.57% zakat deduction.

The distribution will be automatically reinvested as additional units in investors' accounts on October 1.

ASNB has suspended ASM 3 transactions from September 27 to 30 to finalize the distribution. New investors can take advantage of the 'Unlock ASM 3' campaign running until December 31, which offers a special allocation of up to RM10,000 via the myASNB app using the promotional code UNLOCK2. Additionally, ASNB is continuing its 2026 Financial Planning Solution Package (FPSP), allowing investors to allocate up to 40% in ASM alongside selected variable-price funds.