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International Asset Selection環球資產選擇簡介
Metis Global (Cook Islands) LimitedA member of Metis Global Limited
International Asset Selection 2017/3/14
Low Risk (L)
This is suitable for conservative clients in pursuit of stable yield. Normally will invest in short-term money market instruments.
Row to Medium Risk (LM)
This is suitable for conservative clients in pursuit of stable yield but can afford taking more risk than Low Risk investors. Normally will invest in government bonds of developed countries and investment-grade corporate
bonds.
Medium Risk (M)
This is suitable for clients who is able to accept higher risk in pursuit of both capital gains and fixed yields. Normally will invest in a balanced mixed of equities and fixed income or invest in higher yielding securities.
However, clients may face the risk of price falling.
Medium to High Risk (MH)
This is suitable for clients with relatively higher risk tolerance level in pursuit of capital gains as their primarily target. Normally will invest in stock markets of developed countries or multiple stock markets within a bigger
region that have relatively more stable volatility. Clients may face the risk of price falling substantially.
High Risk (H)
This is suitable for clients with high risk tolerance level and in pursuit of high return and maximizing capital gains. Normally will invest in assets with higher volatility such as growth, commodity or energy related stocks
or alternative investments. Clients may face the risk of price falling substantially.
Metis Global (Cook Islands) Limited offers you a wide range of asset choices, extensive coverage of the world’s financial markets with different levels
of risk and potential return to meet your financial needs and goals.
Important Note
• This document is applicable to Smart Plan and Sparkle Plan.
• The major sales materials of each plan include this International Asset Selection and Plan Brochure. Please read them carefully before submitting application.
• Please do not rely on the information in this International Asset Selection only. Please refer to the plan brochure of the relevant information and the relevant offering literatures of the underlying assets for details
including fees, charges and risk factors.
• Partial withdrawal or early termination of the Plans/ suspension or reduction of contributions may result in loss of principal or loss of bonus.
• Please refer to the Asset Fact Sheets and Offering Documents, which may be downloaded in Asset Selection section in Metis website or available in the website of the Asset Management Company, for further information
and its relevant risk factors.
• This document involves risks, including volatility of market prices and exchange rates. Value of the assets and their profit may go up or down. Returns obtained in the past are not indicative of future performance. It is
important for you to understand your risk tolerance level and the risk level of associated instruments before making any decisions. Please note that values of your assets are not guaranteed. Values of your selected assets
may go up or down and the value may be lower than your total contribution amounts. It is important for you to consider all the risk factors carefully.
• The return of an allocation in a asset is directly related to the performance of its underlying assets and the charges. The unit price of any asset depends on the value of the underlying assets and can go down as well as up.
By selecting an asset, it may not be able to get back as much as your original allocation or meet its intended allocation objectives. Please be aware that the currency exchange spread and risks associated with currency
conversions might occur during asset switching or redirection of contribution.
• All the asset selections indicated in this document are denominated in US dollars.
• Please be reminded that all information is for reference only and should not be relied on as advice for making any decisions on asset allocation. You should seek advice from your independent financial adviser if you have
any doubt.
• Metis Global (Cook Islands) Limited reserves the right to make changes and corrections to its opinions expressed in this document at any time, without notice. Any unauthorized disclosure, use or dissemination, either whole or
partial, of this document is prohibited and this document is not to be reproduced, copied, made available to others.
• The English version of this document shall prevail whenever there is any discrepancy between the English and Chinese version.
n Risk Level Description (The risk level of each asset is measured according to the historical volatility or, where appropriate, the historical volatility of the underlying asset’s benchmark or sector average.)
n The Asset Class of International Asset Selection
Commodity/Energy|Equity|Fixed Interest|Hedge|Mixed Asset|Money Market|Property
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AL01 Allianz Global Agricultural TrendsThe Fund aims at long-term capital growth through investments in global equity markets, with the
focus on the "Raw Materials Production" or "Product Processing & Distribution" sector.USD AT Acc H 01/04/2008
BA06 Baring Global Agriculture Fund
The objective of the Fund is achieve long-term growth in the value of assets, predominantly by
investing in companies where the majority of earning are derived from activities related to any
commodities which are grown or raised, commonly known as agriculture of soft commodities.
USD A Acc MH 15/01/2009
BR02 BGF World Energy Fund
BlackRock World Energy Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally at least 70%
of its total assets in the equity securities of companies whose predominant economic activity is in the
exploration, development, production and distribution of energy.
USD A2 H 06/04/2001
BR03 BGF World Gold Fund
BlackRock World Gold Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally at least 70% of
its total assets in the equity securities of companies whose predominant economic activity is gold-
mining. It may also invest in the equity securities of companies whose predominant economic activity
is other precious metal or mineral and base metal or mineral mining. The Fund does not hold physical
gold or metal.
USD A2 H 30/12/1994
BR05 BGF World Mining Fund
BlackRock World Mining Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally at least 70%
of its total assets in the equity securities of mining and metals companies whose predominant
economic activity is the production of base metals and industrial minerals such as iron ore and coal.
The Fund may also hold the equity securities of companies whose predominant economic activity is in
gold or other precious metal or mineral mining. The Fund does not hold physical gold or metal.
USD A2 H 24/03/1997
FS04 First State Global Resources Fund
The Fund primarily invests in the equities of issuers engaged in the discovery, development,
extraction, processing or distribution of natural resources (including without limitation minerals,
water, metals and timber) and energy sectors (including without limitation oil, coal, gas, nuclear
energy and renewable energy), or issuers of securities that provide services to the natural resources
and energy sectors and which are listed, traded or dealt in on regulated markets worldwide.
USD I Acc H 27/10/2003
IN04 Invesco Energy Fund
The Fund aims to provide long-term capital growth by investing at least 70% of its total assets
(without taking into account ancillary liquid assets) in an international portfolio of energy stocks,
which include major oil companies, energy services, natural gas infrastructure companies and oil and
gas exploration and production companies, as well as companies developing alternative energy
sources.
USD A Acc H 01/02/2001
IN05 Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund
The Funds investment objective is long-term growth of capital. In seeking to meet its objective, the
Fund invests primarily in the equity and equity related securities of companies engaged predominantly
in exploring for, mining, processing, or dealing and investing in gold and other precious metals such
as silver, platinum and palladium, as well as diamonds, worldwide.
USD A Acc H 21/06/2010
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Commodity/Energy: Theme Global
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PA08 Parvest Equity World Materials
The Fund seeks to increase the value of its assets over the medium term by investing in shares issued
by companies operating in the materials and/or in related sectors. It is actively managed and as such
may invest in securities that are not included in the index which is MSCI World [S] Materials (NR).
USD Cap H 22/07/2004
TN04 Threadneedle (Lux) - Global Energy Equities
The aim of the Fund is to grow the amount you invested. The Fund invests at least two-thirds of its
assets in shares of companies worldwide
where a significant part of their activity is based on the development, research, production or
distribution of energy related products and services. The Fund will generally invest in major world
markets but it may invest up to 15% in shares of companies that are based in emerging markets.
USD Retail Acc H 02/04/2002
SC04 Schroder ISF BRICTo provide capital growth primarily through investment in equity and equity related securities of
Brazilian, Russian, Indian and Chinese companies.USD A Acc H 31/10/2005
AB03 AB SICAV I - Thematic Research PortfolioThe objective is long term growth of capital and pursues opportunistic growth by investing in a global
universe of companies in multiple industries that may benefit from innovation.USD A MH 01/08/1996
AG08 Aberdeen Global - World Equity FundTo achieve long-term total return by investing at least two-thirds of the Fund's assets in equities and
equityrelated securities.USD A - 2 Acc M 30/06/2003
FS05 Stewart Investors Worldwide Leaders Fund
The Fund invests primarily in a diverse portfolio of equity securities of larger capitalisation companies
which are listed, traded or dealt in on any of the regulated markets worldwide. Larger capitalisation
companies are currently defined as companies with a minimum investible market cap (free float) of
US$3 billion at the time of investment.
USD I Acc MH 11/02/2000
OM02Old Mutual Global Equity Absolute Return
Fund
The objective of the fund is capital appreciation while closely controlling risk. The fund aims to
deliver absolute returns over rolling 12 month periods that have a low correlation with equity and bond
markets, through a market neutral portfolio of global equity stocks. The fund targets an annualised
volatility of 5-6%.
USD A Acc H 30/06/2009
PR04 Principal Global Equity Fund
The Fund aims to provide capital growth over the medium to long term predominantly through
investment in equities from investment markets around the world that we believe are mispriced by the
market and have potential for significant growth.
USD A Acc M 04/12/1992
TN11Threadneedle Specialist Investment Funds
ICVC - Global Equity Income
The aim of the Fund is to provide income with the potential to grow the amount you invested as well.
The Fund invests at least two-thirds of its assets in shares of companies worldwide.USD Retail Acc MH 27/06/2007
Equity: BRIC
Equity: Global
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BA04 Baring Eastern Europe Fund
The investment objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation through investment
in a diversified portfolio of securities of issuers located in or with a significant exposure to the
emerging markets of Europe. Investors should be aware of the additional risks associated with funds
which invest in emerging and developing markets.
USD A Acc H 30/09/1996
BA07 Baring Global Emerging Markets Fund
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital growth primarily through investment
in a diversified portfolio of developing country equity securities. Investors should be aware of the
additional risks associated with funds which invest in emerging and developing markets.
USD A Acc H 24/02/1992
FT06 Templeton Emerging Markets Fund
Long-term capital growth by investing mainly in equity securities of emerging market companies, or
those companies which derive a significant proportion of their revenues or profits from emerging
economies.
USD A Acc H 28/02/1991
PR02 Principal Emerging Market Equity Fund
The Fund aims to provide capital growth over the medium to long term predominantly through
investment in equities from the world's emerging investment markets that we believe are mispriced by
the market and have potential for significant growth.
USD A Acc MH 19/02/1998
TN03Threadneedle (Lux) - Global Emerging
Market Equities
The aim of the fund is to grow the amount you invested. The Fund invests at least two-thirds of its
assets in shares of companies in emerging markets and companies that have significant operations in
emerging markets (where economic and political risk can be significant and where governance and
regulation may not be well developed).
USD Retail Acc H 02/04/2002
BA11 Baring MENA Fund
The objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital growth in the value of assets by investing in
the Middle East and North Africa ("MENA"). The Fund will mainly invest in equities and equity
related securities of companies domiciled in the MENA region or of companies exercising the
predominant part of their economic activity in the MENA region. For this purpose, total assets exclude
cash and ancillary liquidities.
USD A Acc H 29/03/2010
FT02 Franklin MENA Fund
The Fund aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of
companies across the entire market capitalisation spectrum in the Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) region, including, but not limited to Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco,
Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.
USD A Acc H 16/06/2008
Equity: Regional - Africa & Middle East
Equity: Global - Emerging Markets
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AG01 Aberdeen Global - Asia Pacific Equity Fund
To achieve long-term total return by investing at least two-thirds of the Fund's assets in equities and
equity-related securities of companies with their registered office in Asia Pacific countries (excluding
Japan); and/or companies which have the preponderance of their business activities in the Asia Pacific
countries (excluding Japan); and/or holding companies that have the preponderance of their assets in
companies with their registered office in Asia Pacific countries (excluding Japan).
USD A - 2 Acc MH 26/04/1988
AG02Aberdeen Global - Asian Smaller Companies
Fund
To achieve long-term total return by investing at least two-thirds of the Fund’s assets in equities and
equity-related securities of Smaller Companies with their registered office in an Asia Pacific country
(excluding Japan); and/or Smaller Companies which have the preponderance of their business
activities in an Asia Pacific country (excluding Japan); and/or holding companies that have the
preponderance of their assets in Smaller Companies with their registered office in an Asia Pacific
country (excluding Japan).
USD A - 2 Acc H 28/03/2006
AL03 Allianz Oriental IncomeThe Fund aims at long-term capital growth through investments in Asia Pacific equity and fixed
income markets.USD AT Acc MH 12/12/2005
AL04 Allianz Total Return Asian EquityThe Fund aims at long-term capital growth and income, investing primarily in the equity markets in
Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and China.USD AT Acc MH 31/10/2005
BA01 Baring ASEAN Frontiers Fund
The objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital growth in the value of assets by investing in
companies in Asia which the Managers believe will benefit from the economic growth and
development of the region. The policy of the Managers is to invest primarily in equities of companies
quoted or traded and incorporated in the stock exchanges of countries which are members of the
incorporated in the stock exchanges of countries which are members of the Association of South-East
Asian Nations (ASEAN), or which have a significant proportion of their assets or other interests in
those countries. The members of ASEAN include Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia,
Indonesia and Vietnam.
USD A Acc H 01/08/2008
FS01 First State Asia Opportunities FundThe Fund shall invest primarily in equity and equity-related securities in the Asia region (excluding
Australia, New Zealand and Japan).USD I Acc H 18/10/2002
FT05 Templeton Asian Growth FundThe Fund aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities
listed in Asia (excluding Australia, New Zealand and Japan).USD A Acc MH 30/06/1991
HE02Henderson Horizon Asian Dividend Income
Fund
The investment objective of the Asian Dividend Income Fund is to seek an above-benchmark dividend
yield from a portfolio of Asian stocks with a focus on value and long-term capital appreciation. At
least two-thirds of the Fund’s total assets (after deduction of cash) will be invested in Asian equity
securities and equity instruments which in the view of the Investment Manager offer prospects for
above average dividends or reflect such prospects.
USD A2 MH 26/10/2006
Equity: Regional - Asia
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HE03 Henderson Horizon Asian Growth Fund
The investment objective of the Asian Growth Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation by
investing at least two-thirds of the Fund’s total assets in a variety of sectors across the Asian equity
markets (Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, China, India, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan,
Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand amongst others). The Fund does not invest in Japan.
USD A2 MH 01/07/1985
IN02 Invesco Asia Consumer Demand Fund
The objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 70% of the
total assets of the Fund in equity securities of Asian companies whose business is likely to benefit
from, or is related to growth in domestic consumption in Asian economies, excluding Japan.
USD A Acc MH 25/03/2008
IN03 Invesco Asia Infrastructure Fund
The Fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth from investments in a diversified portfolio of
Asian securities of issuers which are predominantly engaged in infrastructure
activities.
USD A Acc MH 31/03/2003
IN06 Invesco Greater China Equity FundThe objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in securities of Greater
China.USD A Acc H 15/07/1992
JP12 JPMorgan ASEAN Fund
To provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in the securities of companies with
significant assets in, or earnings derived from, one or more of the countries comprising the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
USD Acc H 07/07/1983
JP16 JPMorgan Eastern Fund
To provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in the securities of companies in the Asia-
Pacific region, excluding Japan and Australia, except the Manager may, from time to time, invest in
Japan and Australia when appropriate investment opportunities arise.
USD Acc MH 01/02/1971
JP23 JPMorgan Pacific Securities FundTo provide long-term capital growth through investment primarily in the securities of companies in
the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan, Australia and New Zealand.USD Acc MH 26/05/1978
MA01 Macquarie Asia New Stars Fund
The Fund is to capture the potential growth of small and mid-capitalisation securities and IPO
securities in Asia, excluding Japan. Securities will be selected based on the manager's quantitative and
qualitative investment criteria that may include selecting and weighting stocks based on factors such
as fundamental analysis, valuation, momentum and liquidity.
USD A2 MH 01/08/2009
MT01 Matthews Asia Funds - Asia Dividend Fund
Total return with an emphasis on providing current income. The Fund Invests in companies that offer
attractive dividend payments relative to their current share price and/or have the propensity to grow
their dividends over a three-year period.
USD A Acc MH 30/04/2010
MT03 Matthews Asia Funds - Pacific Tiger Fund
To achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks Invest in companies located in Asia
excluding Japan that are capable of sustainable growth based on the fundamental characteristics of
those companies and invest in domestically oriented companies and global competitive companies.
USD A Acc MH 30/04/2010
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PR01 Principal Asian Equity Fund
The Fund aims to provide capital growth over the medium to long term predominantly through
investment in Asian (excluding Japan) equities that we believe are mispriced by the market and have
potential for significant growth.
USD A Acc MH 02/11/1992
SC01Schroder ISF Asian Equity Yield (USD) A
Acc
To provide a total return primarily through investment in equity and equity related securities
(e.g.options and warrants) of Asian companies which offer attractive yields and sustainable dividend
payments.
USD A Acc H 11/06/2004
SC03 Schroder ISF Asian Smaller Companies
To provide capital growth primarily through investment in equity and equity related securities of
Asian (ex Japan) smaller-sized companies. Smaller-sized companies are considered companies which,
at the time of purchase, form the bottom 30% by market capitalisation of the Asian (ex Japan) market.
USD A Acc H 16/09/2005
SC09 Schroder ISF Greater ChinaTo provide capital growth primarily through investment in equity and equity related securities of
People's Republic of China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan companies.USD A Acc H 28/03/2002
FT03 Franklin Mutual European Fund
Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily
in the equity securities of companies incorporated or having their principal activities in European
countries that the investment manager believes are available at prices less than their intrinsic value.
The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in non-European securities.
USD A Acc MH 03/04/2000
IN08 Invesco Pan European Equity FundThe Fund aims to provide long-term capital growth by investing in a portfolio of equity or equity
related instruments of European companies with an emphasis on larger companiesUSD A Acc - Hedged MH 23/07/2014
PR03 Principal European Equity Fund
The Fund aims to provide capital growth over the medium to long term predominantly through
investment in European equities that we believe are mispriced by the market and have potential for
significant growth.
USD A Acc MH 24/11/1992
SC11 Schroder ISF Middle East
To provide capital growth primarily through investment in equity and equity related securities of
Middle Eastern companies including companies in emerging Mediterranean markets. The portfolio
may also, to a limited extent, seek exposure to the markets of Northern Africa.
USD A Acc H 03/09/2007
PR06 Principal US Equity Fund
The Fund seeks to provide capital growth over the medium to long term predominantly through
investment in equity securities of companies domiciled or with their core business in the United
States, which we believe are mispriced by the market and have the potential for significant growth.
USD A Acc MH 01/12/2003
Equity: Regional - Europe
Equity: Regional - Middle East
Equity: Regional - North America
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AG05Aberdeen Global - Latin American Equity
Fund
To achieve long-term total return by investing at least two-thirds of the Fund's assets in equities and
equityrelated securities of companies with their registered office in a Latin American country; and/or,
companies which have the preponderance of their business activities in a Latin American country;
and/or, holding companies that have the preponderance of their assets in companies with their
registered office in a Latin American country.
USD A - 2 Acc H 23/07/2010
FT11 Templeton Latin America FundThe Fund aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of
issuers incorporated or having their principal business activities in the Latin American region.USD A Acc H 28/02/1991
AG03 Aberdeen Global - Indian Equity Fund
To achieve long-term total return by investing at least two-thirds of the Fund's assets in equities and
equityrelated securities of companies with their registered office in India; and/or companies which
have the preponderance of their business activities in India; and/or holding companies that have the
preponderance of their assets in companies with their registered office in India.
USD A - 2 Acc H 28/03/2006
AG04Aberdeen Global - Japanese Equity Fund
(USD-hedged)
To achieve long-term total return by investing at least two-thirds of the Fund’s assets in equities and
equityrelated securities of companies with their registered office in Japan; and/or, companies which
have the preponderance of their business activities in Japan; and/or, holding companies that have the
preponderance of their assets in companies with their registered office in Japan.
USD A - 2 Acc H 22/05/2013
BA09 Baring Hong Kong China Fund
The objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital growth in the value of assets. The Fund will
seek to achieve its investment objective by investing in equities and equity-related securities of
companies incorporated in Hong Kong or China, or in companies exercising the predominant part of
their economic activity Taiwan or quoted on the Taiwan stock exchange or in companies that have a
significant proportion of their assets or other interests in Taiwan.
USD A Acc H 03/12/1982
BA10 Baring Korea Feeder Fund
The investment objective of the Fund since November 1992 has been to achieve long-term growth in
the value of assets by investing in units of the Baring Korea Trust, an authorised unit trust constituted
in the United Kingdom.
USD A Acc H 04/11/1992
FT10 Templeton Korea FundThe Fund aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of
issuers incorporated or having their principal business activity in Korea.USD A Acc H 08/05/1995
FT12 Templeton Thailand FundThe Fund aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of
issuers incorporated or having their principal business activities in Thailand.USD A Acc H 20/06/1997
Equity: Regional - South America
Equity: Single Country - Asia
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HE06Henderson Horizon Japanese
SmallerCompanies Fund
The investment objective of the Japanese Smaller Companies Fund is to seek long-term capital
appreciation by investing at least two-thirds of its total assets in smaller Japanese companies. For this
purpose, companies falling within the bottom 25% of their relevant market by way of market
capitalisation are considered to be smaller companies. The Fund may invest in OTC markets. Such
markets are geographically de-centralised and may be operated and regulated differently from other
markets and accordingly may be subject to slightly more risks.
USD A2 H 01/08/1985
IN07 Invesco Japanese Equity Core Fund This Fund is invested to achieve capital growth in Japan. USD A Acc - Hedged H 27/06/2012
JP15 JPMorgan Australia Fund To provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in Australian securities. USD Acc H 15/06/1981
JP19 JPMorgan India Fund
To provide long-term capital growth through a portfolio consisting primarily of securities linked to the
Indian economy. These include, but are not restricted to, securities traded on the stock exchanges of
India and the rest of the Indian sub-continent including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
USD Acc H 23/11/1989
JP20 JPMorgan Indonesia Fund
To provide investors with long-term capital appreciation through a portfolio consisting primarily of
securities linked to the Indonesian economy. These include, but are not restricted to, securities traded
on the stock exchanges of Indonesia.
USD Acc H 01/11/2006
JP21 JPMorgan Korea FundTo provide long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in companies whose shares
are traded on the Korea Stock Exchange or the Korean over-the-counter market.USD Acc H 11/12/1991
JP22 JPMorgan Malaysia Fund
To provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in securities linked to the Malaysian
economy. These include, but are not restricted to, securities listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock
Exchange.
USD Acc H 12/12/1989
JP24 JPMorgan Philippine FundTo provide long-term capital growth through investment primarily in the securities of companies
based or operating in the Philippines.USD Acc H 29/07/1974
JP27 JPMorgan Thailand FundTo provide long-term capital appreciation through a portfolio consisting primarily of securities of
companies based or operating principally, in Thailand.USD A Acc H 08/08/1989
JU01 Jupiter JGF China Select
To achieve long term capital growth by investing in companies that are considered by the Investment
Manager to be well positioned to benefit from secular trend associated with the environmentally,
socially and economically sustainable development of Greater China.
USD L Acc H 11/12/2009
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MA02 Macquarie IPO China Gateway Fund
The Fund is to capture the growth of IPO securities from their offer and during the early stages of
listing. The Fund invests in securities that are or will list in Greater China or Singapore or US. IPO
securities not listed in Greater China must derive a significant portion of their revenue from Greater
China or Singapore.
USD A2 H 01/08/2009
MT02 Matthews Asia Funds - China Fund
Long-term capital appreciation. The Fund Invest in companies located in China that are capable of
sustainable growth based on the fundamental characteristics of those companies and seeks to identify
companies in their earlier growth stages with attractive valuations.
USD A Acc H 26/02/2010
NB01 Neuberger Berman China Equity FundThe Fund aims to achieve an attractive level of total return (income plus capital appreciation) from the
China equity market.USD A Acc H 14/07/2009
SC12 Schroder ISF Taiwanese Equity To provide capital growth primarily through investment in equity securities of Taiwanese companies. USD A Acc H 18/01/2008
TN07 Threadneedle (Lux) - Greater China Equities
The aim of the Fund is to grow the amount you invested. The Fund invests at least two-thirds of its
assets in shares of mainland Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese companies, or companies that have
significant operations there.
USD Retail Acc H 28/02/2003
PA05 Parvest Equity Russia Opportunity
The Fund seeks to increase the value of its assets over the medium term by investing in shares issued
by Russian companies, and/or companies operating in this country. It is actively managed and as such
may invest in securities that are not included in the index which is MSCI Russia 10/40 (NR).
USD Acc H 21/02/2008
LM01Legg Mason ClearBridge US Aggressive
Growth Fund
The Fund is a sub-fund of Legg Mason Global Funds plc, an open-ended umbrella investment
company constituted in Ireland. The Fund seeks to maximise total return through income and capital
appreciation by investing at least 70% of its Net Asset Value in debt securities of issuers located in
emerging market countries.The Fund invests in emerging market debt securities across the major
fixed-income sectors where the Sub-Investment Manager believes that the yield and potential for
capital appreciation are sufficiently attractive in light of the risks of ownership of the obligation. In
normal conditions at least 55% will be invested in U.S. dollar denominated securities and at least 60%
in government issued, or related securities.
USD A Acc H 25/05/2000
NB02Neuberger Berman US Multi Cap
Opportunities Fund
The investment objective of the Fund is to achieve capital growth using systematic, sequential
research. The Fund will invest the majority of its assets in equity securities issued by US companies
that are listed or traded on recognised markets, primarily located in the US.
USD A Acc H 29/06/2012
Equity: Single Country - Europe
Equity: Single Country - North America
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PA06 Parvest Equity USA Growth
The Fund seeks to increase the value of its assets over the medium term by investing in shares issued
by US companies or companies operating in the USA, with greater-than-average potential for growth
and/or relatively stable growth in profits. It is actively managed and as such may invest in securities
that are not included in the index which is Russell 1000 Growth (RI).
USD Acc H 29/06/1994
TN08Threadneedle (Lux) - US Contrarian Core
Equities
The aim of the Fund is to grow the amount you invested. The Fund invests at least two-thirds of its
assets in shares of large companies in the U.S. or those that have significant operations there. The
shares will generally be in companies with a market value of more than US$ 2 billion that the Fund
believes are undervalued by the market.
USD Retail Acc H 12/10/2011
PA04 Parvest Equity Brazil
The Fund seeks to increase the value of its assets over the medium term by investing in shares issued
by Brazilian companies, and/or companies operating in this country. It is actively managed and as
such may invest in securities that are not included in the index which is MSCI Brazil 10/40 (NR).
USD Cap H 11/12/2006
AB02AB SICAV I-International Health Care
Portfolio
The Portfolio seeks capital appreciation through investments on a worldwide basis in equity securities
of companies that are engaged in health care and health science industries. The Portfolio invests in a
global portfolio of securities of companies selected for their capital appreciation opportunities.
Through a bottom-up selection process, the team attempts to determine market leaders with superior
research, financial controls and marketing capabilities.
USD A H 05/07/1995
AG07 Aberdeen Global - Technology Equity Fund
To achieve long-term total return by investing at least two-thirds of the Fund's assets in the equities
and equity-related securities of companies involved; and/or of companies conducting the
preponderance of their business activities; and/or of holding companies that have the preponderance of
their asset in companies with their registered office, in high technology industries.
USD A - 2 Acc H 15/02/2000
BR04 BGF World Healthscience Fund
BlackRock World Healthscience Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally at
least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies whose predominant economic activity
is in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical technology and supplies and the development of
biotechnology. Currency exposure is flexibly managed.
USD A2 H 06/04/2001
FT01 Franklin Biotechnology Discovery FundThe Fund aims to achieve capital appreciation by investing principally in equity securities of
biotechnology companies and discovery research firms mainly located in the US.USD A Acc H 03/04/2000
FT04 Franklin Technology Fund
The Fund aims to achieve capital appreciation by investing at least two-thirds of its assets in equity
securities of companies expected to benefit from the development, advancement and use of
technology.
USD A Acc H 03/04/2000
Equity: Single Country - South America
Fixed Interest: Theme Global
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CodeAsset Name Objective
Asset
CcyShareClass Risk Launch Date
HE05 Henderson Horizon Global Technology Fund
The investment objective of the Global Technology Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation by
investing in a globally diversified portfolio of technology-related companies. The Fund aims to take
advantage of market trends internationally. The Fund takes a geographically diversified approach and
operates within broad asset allocation ranges. There are no specified limits on the amounts that the
Fund can or must invest in any geographical region or single country.
USD A2 H 16/10/1996
PA09 Parvest Equity World Utilities
The Fund seeks to increase the value of its assets over the medium term by investing in shares issued
by companies operating in the utilities sector and/or in related sectors. It is actively managed and as
such may invest in securities that are not included in the index which is MSCI World [S] Utilities
(NR).
USD Cap H 11/10/1999
SC06 Schroder ISF Global Climate Change EquityTo provide capital growth primarily through investment in equities securities of worldwide issuers
which will benefit from efforts to accommodate or limit the impact of global climate change.USD A Acc H 29/06/2007
TN06 Threadneedle (Lux) - Global Technology
The aim of the Fund is to grow the amount you invested. The Fund invests at least two-thirds of its
assets in shares of companies with operations in technology and technology-related industries
worldwide. Technology-related companies are companies that use technology extensively to improve
their business processes and applications. The Fund may invest in shares of companies of any size and
in any country.
USD Retail Acc H 15/03/2010
BA08Barings Developed and Emerging Markets
High Yield Bond Fund
The primary investment objective of the fund is to produce a high level of current yield in dollar
terms, commensurate with an acceptable level of risk as determined by the Managers in their
reasonable discretion. Any capital appreciation will be incidental. The policy of the Fund is to invest
in a combination of debt and loan securities (including credit linked securities ) of corporations and
governments (including any agency of government or central bank) of any member state of the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD") and of any developing or
emerging markers.
USD A Acc MH 19/07/1993
FT07 Templeton Global Bond Fund
The Fund aims to maximize total investment return consisting of a combination of interest income,
capital appreciation and currency gains by investing principally in a portfolio of fixed or floating rate
debt securities and debt obligations issued by government or government- related issuers worldwide.
USD A Acc LM 28/02/1991
FT09 Templeton Global Total Return
The Fund aims to maximize total investment return consisting of a combination of interest income,
capital appreciation, and currency gains by investing principally in a portfolio of fixed and/or floating
rate debt securities and debt obligations issued by government and government- related issuers or
corporate entities worldwide as well as certain financial instruments for investment purposes. The
Fund may also purchase mortgage and asset- backed securities, convertible bonds and debt obligations
issued by supranational entities organised or supported by several national governments.
USD A Acc LM 29/08/2003
Fixed Interest: Global
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CodeAsset Name Objective
Asset
CcyShareClass Risk Launch Date
LM02Legg MasonWestern Asset US Core Plus
Bond Fund
The Fund is a sub-fund of Legg Mason Global Funds plc, an open-ended umbrella investment
company constituted in Ireland. The Fund seeks to provide maximum total return, consisting of capital
appreciation and income, by investing at least 70% of its Net Asset Value in investment grade debt
securities that are listed or traded on regulated markets in the U.S.
USD A Acc LM 25/01/2001
OM04 Old Mutual Total Return USD BondThe Fund aims to maximise total return consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment
management.USD A Acc M 17/04/2002
PR05 Principal High Yield FundThe Fund seeks to provide a return consisting of income and, over the long term, capital growth by
investing in a portfolio of US dollar denominated high yield fixed income securities.issuers.USD A Acc H 08/02/2006
TN05Threadneedle (Lux) - Global Opportunities
Bond
The aim of the Fund is to make a positive return for you notwithstanding changing market conditions.
The Fund invests at least two-thirds of its assets in bonds issued by companies and governments. The
Fund invests directly in these assets or by using derivatives. Derivatives are sophisticated investment
instruments linked to the rise and fall of the price of other assets. The Fund may also make use of
short selling and leverage. The Fund can invest in developed and emerging markets.
USD A Acc MH 24/08/2011
TN09Threadneedle Investment Funds ICVC -
Dollar Bond Fund
The aim of the Fund is to provide income with the potential to grow the amount you invested as well.
The Fund invests at least two-thirds of its assets in US Government bonds (which are similar to a loan
and pay a fixed or variable interest rate) as well as bonds issued in US Dollars by companies and
governments worldwide and large international organisations such as the World Bank or the
International Monetary Fund.
USD Retail Acc LM 03/04/1998
AG06Aberdeen Global - Select Emerging Markets
Bond Fund
To achieve long-term total return by investing at least two-thirds of the Fund's assets in fixed interest
securities which are issued by corporations with their registered office in and/or government related
bodies domiciled in an Emerging Market country.
USD A - 2 Acc H 15/08/2001
PA01 Parvest Bond Best Selection World Emerging
The Fund seeks to increase the value of its assets over the medium term by investing in bonds and
other debt instruments issued by emerging countries or companies from emerging countries, or
operating in these countries, with a solid financial structure and/or potential for earnings growth. It is
actively managed and as such may invest in securities that are not included in the index which is JPM
EMBI Global (RI).
USD Acc H 17/05/2013
TN01Threadneedle (Lux) - Emerging Market
Corporate Bonds
The aim of the Fund is to provide income with the potential to grow the amount you. invested as well.
The Fund invests at least two-thirds of its assets in bonds (which are similar to a loan and pay a fixed
or variable interest rate) issued by companies in emerging markets or companies that have significant
operations in emerging markets (where economic and political risk can be significant and where
governance and regulation may not be well developed). Where the Fund invests in bonds that are not
priced in US Dollars, the Fund will typically take measures to protect it from currency movements
against the US Dollar.
USD Retail Acc H 25/10/2000
Fixed Interest: Global - Emerging Markets
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CodeAsset Name Objective
Asset
CcyShareClass Risk Launch Date
TN10Threadneedle Investment Funds ICVC -
Emerging Market Bond Fund
The aim of the Fund is to provide income with the potential to grow the amount you. invested as well.
The Fund invests at least two-thirds of its assets in bonds (which are similar to a loan and pay a fixed
or variable interest rate) issued by governments and companies in emerging markets. Emerging
markets are countries where economic and political risk can be significant and where governance and
regulation may not be well developed.
USD Retail Acc H 19/12/1997
BE01BEA Union Investment Asian Bond and
Currency Fund
The Fund seeks regular interest income, capital gains and currency appreciation from an actively
managed portfolio of debt securities denominated in Asian or other currencies and primarily issued by
Asian government or corporate entities.
USD A Acc MH 28/08/2008
FS02 First State Asian Quality Bond Fund
The Fund aims to achieve long term returns through investment in a diversified portfolio of investment
grade fixed income and similar transferable instruments issued primarily by government and corporate
entities in Asia.
USD I Acc H 14/07/2003
PA02 Parvest Bond Asia Ex-Japan Classic
The Fund seeks to increase the value of its assets over the medium term by investing in bonds and/or
other debt instruments denominated in various currencies and issued by Asian companies or
companies operating in Asia (excluding Japan). It is actively managed and as such may invest in
securities that are not included in the index which is HSBC Asian US Dollar Bond (RI).
USD Cap MH 28/05/1998
SC05 Schroder ISF EURO Corporate Bond
To provide a return of capital growth and income primarily through investment in a portfolio of bonds
and other fixed and floating rate securities denominated in Euro issued by governments, government
agencies, supra-national and corporate issuers. A maximum of 20% of the net assets of the Fund will
be held in securities issued by governments.
USD A Acc - Hedged H 30/06/2000
PA03 Parvest Bond USD Short Duration
The Fund seeks to increase the value of its assets over the medium term by investing in government
and/or corporate bonds and other debt instruments, structured debt included denominated in USD with
an average maturity that does not exceed four years. It is actively managed and as such may invest in
securities that are not included in the index which is erril Lynch US Government & Corporate 1-5
Years (RI).
USD Acc MH 30/03/1990
FT08 Templeton Global Income Fund
The Fund aims to maximize current income while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation by
investing in a diversified portfolio of debt and equity securities worldwide. It seeks income by
investing in a portfolio of fixed and floating rate debt securities and debt obligations issued by
government and government-related issuers or corporate entities worldwide, including in emerging
markets, as well as stocks the portfolio manager believes offer attractive dividend yields.
USD A Acc LM 27/05/2005
Fixed Interest: Regional - Asia
Fixed Interest: Regional - Europe
Fixed Interest: Single Country - North America
Mixed Asset: Global
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Asset
CcyShareClass Risk Launch Date
MI02ABF Multi-Assets Strategic Segregated
Portfolio
The objective of this portfolio is to achieve a reasonable return over the long run with minimal
volatility by investing into a globally diversified multi-asset portfolio of funds and other financial
instruments. The underlying investments may invest into a wide variety of asset classes, such as
equities, fixed income, commodities, currencies, futures and other alternative investments.
USD N/A MH 28/11/2011
SC07 Schroder ISF Global Multi-Asset Income
To provide income and capital growth over the medium to longer term by investing primarily in global
equities and global fixed income securities directly or indirectly through the use of investment funds
or financial derivative instruments (including, but not limited to, futures, options and credit default
swaps)
USD A Acc M 18/04/2012
TN02 Threadneedle (Lux) - Global Asset Allocation
The aim of the Fund is to provide income and grow the amount you invested as well. The Fund invests
at least two-thirds of its assets in shares of companies and bonds (which are similar to a loan and pay a
fixed or variable interest rate) issued by companies and governments worldwide. The Fund invests
directly in these assets or by using derivatives. Derivatives are sophisticated investment instruments
linked to the rise and fall of the price of other assets. The Fund may invest in commodities through
other funds or derivatives. Commodities are physical materials such as oil, food and metals. The fund
has the flexibility to vary its exposure between asset classes in order to achieve the investment
objective.
USD Retail Acc M 30/04/1986
BA02 Baring Asia Balanced Fund
The Fund is aimed specifically, but not exclusively, at meeting the investment requirements of Hong
Kong-based retirement schemes and its investment objective and policies have been tailored
accordingly, namely, to achieve a long-term annualized rate of return of 2% per annum in excess of
Hong Kong wage inflation when measured in Hong Kong dollar terms. In order to deliver against the
desired objective, the Fund will hold a diversified portfolio of Asia, international equity markets and
fixed income securities. Investment may also be made in cash and money market instruments where
considered appropriate in light of market conditions.
USD A Acc MH 31/03/1996
IN01 Invesco Asia Balanced Fund
The primary objective of the Fund is to generate income from investment in Asia-Pacific equities and
debt securities (excluding Japan). The Fund will also aim to provide long-term capital appreciation.
For the full objectives and investment policy please consult the current prospectus.
USD A Acc M 22/09/2003
Mixed Asset: Regional - Asia
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Asset
CcyShareClass Risk Launch Date
BA13 Baring US$ Reserve Fund
The objective of the Fund is to provide as high an overall rate of return as is consistent with the
preservation of capital and liquidity. In seeking to maximise the return for each such Class, the
Investment Manager will invest in highly liquid instruments denominated in US dollars. The policy of
the Investment Manager of the Fund is to invest in deposits and in negotiable fixed and floating rate
securities. Fixed rate securities which may be purchased include certificates of deposit, short term
bonds, notes, government securities and other money market instruments provided they are
redeemable or repayable within twelve months. Floating rate securities are purchased provided the
coupon attaching is due to be refixed within six months of the date of purchase.
USD A Acc L 30/12/1990
SC02Schroder International Selection Fund – Asia
Pacific Cities Real Estate
The Fund aims to provide income and capital growth by investing in equity and equity related
securities of real estate companies in Asia Pacific.USD A Acc H 27/10/2006
HE04 Henderson Horizon Global Property Equities
The investment objective of the Global Property Equities Fund is to seek long-term capital
appreciation by investing in the quoted equity securities of companies or Real Estate Investment
Trusts (or their equivalents) listed or traded on a regulated market, which derive the main part of their
revenue from the ownership, management and/or development of real estate, throughout the world.
USD A2 H 03/01/2005
SC08Schroder International Selection Fund –
Global Cities Real Estate
The Fund aims to provide income and capital growth by investing in equity and equity related
securities of real estate companies worldwide.USD A Acc H 31/10/2005
Money Market: Global
Property: Theme Asia
Property: Theme Global
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