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(Note: Filmed in September 2024).
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities and equity-related instruments of smaller companies worldwide.
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In this context, smaller companies are those whose market capitalisation, at the time of initial purchase, are within the range of market capitalisations of companies included in the MSCI World Small Cap Index.
If the market capitalisations of such companies fall outside the range of the MSCI World Small Cap Index after the initial purchase, these companies will continue to be considered smaller companies for the purposes of the Fund’s minimum 80% allocation to equity and equity-related instruments of smaller companies worldwide, including, any further investments into such companies.
In choosing investments, the Investment Manager and/or Sub-Investment Manager(s) aim to select a number of smaller companies based on market and economic research to identify the most attractively valued smaller companies relative to their ability to generate income over the long-term.
The Fund’s equity-related instruments may include depository receipts.
On an ancillary basis and for defensive purposes, the Fund may invest in cash and money market instruments.
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The Fund aims to provide capital growth over the long term.
The Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in shares (equities) and equity-related securities of smaller companies, in any industry, in any country.
ABOUT THIS FUND
- Experienced lead manager and regional managers with local expertise
- Dispassionate screening approach to stock selection combined with qualitative fundamental research
- Balanced style and regional exposure reduces factor risk, allowing the strategy the potential to outperform in a variety of market conditions
RATINGS AND AWARDS
RATINGS AND AWARDS
RATINGS AND AWARDS
