The Fund aims to provide capital growth (i.e. to grow the value of your investment) with the opportunity for income over the long-term. The Fund invests primarily in equities (e.g. shares of companies) around the world.
A different benchmark was used prior to 2011. Benchmark was changed for more accurate representation of the Fund’s investible universe.
Expenses are charged to the capital account rather than to income, so capital will be reduced. This could constrain future capital and income growth. Income may be taxable.
The portfolio invests in a relatively small number of individual holdings. This may result in wider fluctuations in value than more broadly invested portfolios.
Changes in the relative values of different currencies may adversely affect the value of investments and any related income.
The use of derivatives is not intended to increase the overall level of risk. However, the use of derivatives may still lead to large changes in value and includes the potential for large financial loss. A counterparty to a derivative transaction may fail to meet its obligations which may also lead to a financial loss.
These markets carry a higher risk of financial loss than more developed markets as they may have less developed legal, political, economic or other systems.
The value of equities (e.g. shares) and equity-related investments may vary according to company profits and future prospects as well as more general market factors. In the event of a company default (e.g. insolvency), the owners of their equity rank last in terms of any financial payment from that company.
This share class is intended for investors whose currency of investment matches that of the share class. Investors whose currency of investment is different, should be aware of the foreign exchange risk that is created.
The use of a specific investment style or philosophy can result in particular portfolio characteristics that are different to more broadly-invested portfolios. These differences may mean that, in certain market conditions, the value of the portfolio may decrease while more broadly-invested portfolios might grow.