Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Fund SGD

Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Fund SGD

Fund objective

Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Fund SGD aims to maximise long-term total return through investing all or substantially all of its assets in the Aberdeen Global – Asian Smaller Companies Fund* (the “underlying fund”), a sub-fund of the Luxembourg-registered Aberdeen Global, which invests at least two-thirds of its assets in equities and equity-related securities of Smaller Companies with their registered office in an Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) country; and/or, of Smaller Companies which have the preponderance of their business activities in an Asia Pacific country (excluding Japan); and/or, of holding companies that have the preponderance of their assets in Smaller Companies with their registered office in an Asia Pacific country (excluding Japan).

“Smaller Companies” are defined as companies with a market capitalisation as at the date of investment, of under US$5 billion.

Investment Strategy

The Fund will invest all or substantially all of its assets in the Aberdeen Global – Asian Smaller Companies Fund. This Underlying Fund invests at least two-thirds of its assets in equities and equity-related securities of Smaller Companies with their registered office in an Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) country; and/or, of Smaller Companies which have the preponderance of their business activities in an Asia Pacific country (excluding Japan); and/or, of holding companies that have the preponderance of their assets in Smaller Companies with their registered office in an Asia Pacific country (excluding Japan).

Who is Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Fund SGD suitable for?

The Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Fund SGD is only suitable for investors who:

• Seek long-term total return.
• Understand the risks involved in investing in small caps equities in Asia Pacific excluding Japan.
• Understand that it offers no capital protection or guarantees.

Dividend or Income payout frequency: N.A

For additional assessments on product suitability, please obtain professional advice from a qualified Financial Adviser.

What are the key risks of Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Fund SGD?

The value of Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Fund SGD may rise or fall. You may lose some or all of your investment depending on the performance of the underlying securities. Factors that may affect the performance of these securities include, without limitation, market risks, fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates, political instability, exchange controls, changes in taxation and foreign investment policies.

Some of the key risks associated with Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Fund SGD are described below:

Market Risks

• You are exposed to market risk.

Liquidity Risks

• You are exposed to liquidity risk.

Product-Specific Risks

• You are exposed to currency risk.
• You are exposed to regulatory risk.
• You are exposed to smaller companies, regional & emerging market risk.
• You are exposed to additional risks related to the Underlying Fund’s investment in Chinese securities through the use of a Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (“QFII”) licence.
• You are exposed to additional risks related to the Underlying Fund’s investment in Chinese securities through the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program.

Investment Fees and Charges

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Where can I get more details about Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Fund SGD

• Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Fund Fact Sheet (Open in New Window)
• Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Fund Product Highlight Sheet (Open in New Window)
• Speak to a licensed licensed financial adviser.

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