Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Class SGD

Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Class SGD

Fund objective

Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Class SGD invests in a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of high-quality bonds and other fixed income/ debt securities denominated in US dollars, issued in the US market (including “Yankee” and “Global” bonds) rated single A flat and above.

Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Class SGD may continue to hold/invest in securities that are downgraded below the minimum indicated rating after purchase but may not make additional purchases of such securities. Yankee bonds mean debt of foreign issuers issued in the US domestic market. Global bonds mean debt issued simultaneously in the eurobond and US domestic bond markets.

Investment Strategy

The Investment Sub-Manager of Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Class SGD uses a combination of a value-oriented “top-down” approach, which focuses on bond sectors, and a value-oriented “bottom-up” approach, which focuses on bond specifics. The investment process is credit intensive with a focus on relative valuations. The Investment Sub-Manager’s credit analysis team analyses both investment grade and high-yield bonds, aiming to capture investment opportunities across the rating spectrum.

The Investment Sub-Manager believes that the returns from active management are maximised by forming portfolios that take measured, diversified risks across multiple portfolio dimensions, including sectors, securities and maturities.

Who is Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Class SGD suitable for?

The Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Class SGD is only suitable for investors who:

• Seek long-term return
• Appreciate that their capital will be at risk and that the value of their investment and any derived income may fall as well as rise

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 Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Class SGD?

The value of Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Class SGD and its dividends and coupons (if any) 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 Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Class SGD are described below:

Market and Credit Risks

• You are exposed to market risks.
• You are exposed to interest rate and credit risks as this is a bond fund.
• You are exposed to currency risks.
• You are exposed to the risks of currency hedging transactions for a hedged share class.
• You are exposed to counterparty risks.
• You are exposed to liquidity risks of the Sub-Fund’s investments.

Liquidity Risks

• The Sub-Fund is not listed and you can redeem your shares only on Business Days.
• Your redemption request may be deferred or suspended.

Product-Specific Risks

• You are exposed to country risks.
• You are exposed to the risks of high-yield bonds which the US High Yield Bond invests in.
• You are exposed to Asset Backed Securities (“ABS”) and Mortgage Backed Securities (“MBS”) risks.

Investment Fees and Charges

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Where can I get more details about Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Class SGD

• Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Fact Sheet (Open in New Window)
• Eastspring Investments US High Investment Grade Bond Fund Product Highlight Sheet (Open in New Window)
• Speak to a licensed licensed financial adviser.

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