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Asia: The World's Most Dynamic Region
Asia economies have grown rapidly in recent years, driven by exports to developed countries and fixed capital investment. As they mature, their high savings will naturally fall as domestic consumption takes over. That process will see China and India support growth regionally and globally for years to come. For sure conditions are challenging, as the unwinding of excessive debt in the west spreads to other parts of the world. Trade and order books are now falling. But government and company finances in Asia are in good shape. Corporate governance has improved too. So the future still looks bright for the long-term investor.
Key Drivers
| 1. Real GDP Growth 1981-2008 |
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GDP Growth  |
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| Source: IMF, World Economic Outlook Database, April 2009 | |
| 2. GDP per Capita |
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| Source: IMF, World Economic Outlook Database, October 2009 | |
| 3. Forex Reserves per Capita |
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FX Reserves  |
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External Debt  |
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| Source: The World Factbook, CIA, 16 Dec 2009 | |
| 4. Sound Corporate Fundamentals |
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Net gearing / ROE  |
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| Source: CLSA, 16 Dec 2009 CL = Based on CLSA Asia ex Japan estimates |
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Fund Details
| Launch Date | 26 April 1988 |
| Asset Class | Equities |
| Geography | Asia Pacific ex Japan |
| Currency | USD |
| Minimum Investment* | US$1,500 or currency equivalent |
| Initial Charge | 5.00% |
| Mgt. & Inv. Advisory Fee | 1.75% |
| Dealing Frequency | Daily |
* The minimum investment may differ with each distributor.
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This is not an offer to sell any investment funds referred to herein. In particular, such funds are not offered or sold in the United States or to US persons.
Investment involves risk. Before making any investment decision to invest in the fund, investors should read the Summary Prospectus and in particular to the investment policies and the risk factors. Investors should ensure they fully understand the risks associated with the fund and should also consider their own investment objective and risk tolerance level. Investors are reminded that they are responsible for their investment decision and they should not invest unless the intermediary who offers or sells the fund to them has advised them that the fund is suitable for them and has explained why, including how buying the fund is consistent with their investment objectives. If in doubt, please seek independent financial and professional advice.
Subscriptions may only be made on the basis of the relevant offering documents, the most recent annual financial statements and semi-annual financial statements if published thereafter. Investors are reminded that the value and income (if any) from shares of the fund may be volatile and could change substantially within a short period of time, and investors may not get back the amount they have invested in the fund. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The investment returns are denominated in the base currency of the fund. US / HK dollar based investors are therefore exposed to fluctuations in the US dollar / HK dollar / base currency exchange rate.
Investors should note that emerging markets tend to be less liquid and more volatile than mature markets and the value of your investment could move sharply up or down. In some circumstances, the underlying investments may become illiquid which may constrain the Investment Manager's ability to realise some or all of the portfolio. The registration and settlement arrangements in emerging markets may be less developed than in more mature markets so the operational risks of investing are higher. Emerging markets may have relatively unstable government and may be more susceptible to adverse economic conditions which expose investors to higher levels of risks and political risks.
Investing in equity securities may offer a higher rate of return than those in short term and longer term debt securities. However, the risks associated with investments in equity securities may also be higher, because the investment performance of equity securities depends upon factors which are difficult to predict. Such factors include the possibility of sudden or prolonged market declines and risks associated with individual companies. The fundamental risk associated with any equity portfolio is the risk that the value of the investments it holds might decrease in value.
Investors are reminded that a fund which focuses on investing in a geographical area or country is likely to be more volatile and may be more susceptible to fluctuations in value resulting from adverse conditions in the geographical area or country in which a fund invests. In addition, prices of small cap stocks tend to be more volatile than the prices of other stocks and are sometimes less liquid and harder to value than securities of large cap stocks. Investors are also reminded of concentration risks and volatility associated with sector funds which invests in a specialist market sector.
Derivatives may be used to hedge against the various risks as permitted by the regulations but may not be used for speculative purposes. The use of derivatives for hedging in a rising market may restrict potential gains.
Any research or analysis used in the preparation of this webpage is based upon sources believed to be reliable as of the date thereof, but no representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of data sourced from third parties. Any opinions, estimates or forecasts may be changed at any time without prior warning.
This webpage is issued by Aberdeen International Fund Managers Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission.
The above is strictly for information purposes only and should not be considered an offer, or solicitation, to deal in any of the mentioned funds. Investment involves risk, emerging markets may have greater risk than developed markets. Subscriptions may only be made on the basis of the relevant offering documents, most recent annual financial statement and semi-annual financial statements if published thereafter. The value of investments and the income received from them (if any) may be volatile and could change substantially within a short period of time. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The investment returns are denominated in the base currency of the fund. US dollar / HK dollar based investors are therefore exposed to fluctuations in the US dollar / HK dollar / base currency exchange rate.
BEFORE MAKING AN INVESTMENT, YOU SHOULD REFER TO THE RELEVANT OFFERING DOCUMENTS AND IN PARTICULAR TO THE INVESTMENT POLICIES AND THE RISK FACTORS. YOU SHOULD ENSURE THAT YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUND AND SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER YOUR OWN INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND RISK TOLERANCE LEVEL. YOU ARE REMINDED THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR INVESTMENT DECISION AND SHOULD NOT INVEST UNLESS THE INTERMEDIARY WHO OFFERS OR SELLS THE FUND TO YOU HAS ADVISED THAT THE FUND IS SUITABLE FOR YOU AND HAS EXPLAINED WHY, INCLUDING HOW BUYING THE FUND WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH YOUR INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE. IF IN DOUBT, PLEASE SEEK INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.
This website contains information on Aberdeen International Fund Managers Limited ("AIFML") and the Luxembourg-domiciled mutual fund schemes which it manages. The information and products contained within this website are restricted to investors within Hong Kong. There are important legal and regulatory restrictions which apply to this website. These are laid out in the Disclaimer section which you are advised to read before proceeding. By proceeding, you are representing that you have understood and accepted the restrictions set out in the Disclaimer section.
Third party websites provided by hyperlinks on this website are completely beyond the control of AIFML. Accordingly, AIFML accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and legality of the contents of such third party website, or for any offers, services and products contained therein.
© Aberdeen International Fund Managers Limited
This is not an offer to sell any investment funds referred to herein. In particular, such funds are not offered or sold in the United States or to US persons.
Investment involves risk. Before making any investment decision to invest in the fund, investors should read the Summary Prospectus and in particular to the investment policies and the risk factors. Investors should ensure they fully understand the risks associated with the fund and should also consider their own investment objective and risk tolerance level. Investors are reminded that they are responsible for their investment decision and they should not invest unless the intermediary who offers or sells the fund to them has advised them that the fund is suitable for them and has explained why, including how buying the fund is consistent with their investment objectives. If in doubt, please seek independent financial and professional advice.
Subscriptions may only be made on the basis of the relevant offering documents, the most recent annual financial statements and semi-annual financial statements if published thereafter. Investors are reminded that the value and income (if any) from shares of the fund may be volatile and could change substantially within a short period of time, and investors may not get back the amount they have invested in the fund. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The investment returns are denominated in the base currency of the fund. US / HK dollar based investors are therefore exposed to fluctuations in the US dollar / HK dollar / base currency exchange rate.
Investors should note that emerging markets tend to be less liquid and more volatile than mature markets and the value of your investment could move sharply up or down. In some circumstances, the underlying investments may become illiquid which may constrain the Investment Manager's ability to realise some or all of the portfolio. The registration and settlement arrangements in emerging markets may be less developed than in more mature markets so the operational risks of investing are higher. Emerging markets may have relatively unstable government and may be more susceptible to adverse economic conditions which expose investors to higher levels of risks and political risks.
Investing in equity securities may offer a higher rate of return than those in short term and longer term debt securities. However, the risks associated with investments in equity securities may also be higher, because the investment performance of equity securities depends upon factors which are difficult to predict. Such factors include the possibility of sudden or prolonged market declines and risks associated with individual companies. The fundamental risk associated with any equity portfolio is the risk that the value of the investments it holds might decrease in value.
Investors are reminded that a fund which focuses on investing in a geographical area or country is likely to be more volatile and may be more susceptible to fluctuations in value resulting from adverse conditions in the geographical area or country in which a fund invests. In addition, prices of small cap stocks tend to be more volatile than the prices of other stocks and are sometimes less liquid and harder to value than securities of large cap stocks. Investors are also reminded of concentration risks and volatility associated with sector funds which invests in a specialist market sector.
Derivatives may be used to hedge against the various risks as permitted by the regulations but may not be used for speculative purposes. The use of derivatives for hedging in a rising market may restrict potential gains.
Any research or analysis used in the preparation of this webpage is based upon sources believed to be reliable as of the date thereof, but no representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of data sourced from third parties. Any opinions, estimates or forecasts may be changed at any time without prior warning.
This webpage is issued by Aberdeen International Fund Managers Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission.
The above is strictly for information purposes only and should not be considered an offer, or solicitation, to deal in any of the mentioned funds. Investment involves risk, emerging markets may have greater risk than developed markets. Subscriptions may only be made on the basis of the relevant offering documents, most recent annual financial statement and semi-annual financial statements if published thereafter. The value of investments and the income received from them (if any) may be volatile and could change substantially within a short period of time. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The investment returns are denominated in the base currency of the fund. US dollar / HK dollar based investors are therefore exposed to fluctuations in the US dollar / HK dollar / base currency exchange rate.
BEFORE MAKING AN INVESTMENT, YOU SHOULD REFER TO THE RELEVANT OFFERING DOCUMENTS AND IN PARTICULAR TO THE INVESTMENT POLICIES AND THE RISK FACTORS. YOU SHOULD ENSURE THAT YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUND AND SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER YOUR OWN INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND RISK TOLERANCE LEVEL. YOU ARE REMINDED THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR INVESTMENT DECISION AND SHOULD NOT INVEST UNLESS THE INTERMEDIARY WHO OFFERS OR SELLS THE FUND TO YOU HAS ADVISED THAT THE FUND IS SUITABLE FOR YOU AND HAS EXPLAINED WHY, INCLUDING HOW BUYING THE FUND WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH YOUR INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE. IF IN DOUBT, PLEASE SEEK INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.
This website contains information on Aberdeen International Fund Managers Limited ("AIFML") and the Luxembourg-domiciled mutual fund schemes which it manages. The information and products contained within this website are restricted to investors within Hong Kong. There are important legal and regulatory restrictions which apply to this website. These are laid out in the Disclaimer section which you are advised to read before proceeding. By proceeding, you are representing that you have understood and accepted the restrictions set out in the Disclaimer section.
Third party websites provided by hyperlinks on this website are completely beyond the control of AIFML. Accordingly, AIFML accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and legality of the contents of such third party website, or for any offers, services and products contained therein.
© Aberdeen International Fund Managers Limited