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International Asset Selection環球資產選擇簡介

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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

Asset

CodeAsset Name Objective

Asset

CcyShareClass Risk Launch Date

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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Asset


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


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).


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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Asset


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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Asset


PR01 Principal Asian Equity Fund


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


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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Asset


AG05Aberdeen Global - Latin American Equity

Fund


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


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


assets in shares of mainland Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese companies, or companies that have

significant operations there.


PA05 Parvest Equity Russia Opportunity


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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Asset


PA06 Parvest Equity USA Growth


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


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.


PA04 Parvest Equity Brazil


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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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


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


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.


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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Asset


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.


Fixed Interest: Global - Emerging Markets

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Asset


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.


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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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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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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