Simplified Prospectus SEPTEMBER 2011 HSBC International Select Fund MultiAlpha Global High Yield Bond < VISA 2011/80060-3213-16-PS L'apposition du visa ne peut en aucun cas servir d'argument de publicité Luxembourg, le 2011-11-14 Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier GEDI:2518607v6
MultiAlpha Global High Yield Bond Important information What does the Sub-Fund invest in? This simplified prospectus contains key information in relation to the sub-fund. If you would like more information before you invest, please consult the most recent full prospectus (hereinafter the "Full Prospectus"). Unless defined in this document, defined terms shall bear the same meaning as in the Full Prospectus. For details about the sub-fund's holdings, please see the most recent report. HSBC International Select Fund MultiAlpha Global High Yield Bond (hereinafter the "Sub-Fund") is a sub-fund of HSBC International Select Fund (hereinafter the "Company"). The Company is a Luxembourg investment company with multiple compartments organised as a "société anonyme" incorporated on 26 October 2001. The Company exists for an unlimited period and qualifies as an undertaking for collective investment in transferable securities under Part I of the Luxembourg law of 17 December 2010 on undertakings for collective investment (the "2010 Law"). The rights and duties of the investor as well as the legal relationship with the Company are laid down in the Full Prospectus. The Full Prospectus and the periodical reports may be obtained, free of charge, from the Company. Investment objective The Sub-Fund invests for high current income together with longer term capital growth predominantly in a diversified portfolio of Non-Investment Grade rated fixed income (e.g. bonds) and other similar securities from around the world (commonly termed high yield) denominated in a range of currencies and issued by corporate entities. The Sub-Fund uses a multi-manager approach, relying upon one or more investment sub-advisers to manage portions of the Sub-Fund's portfolio. The Sub-Fund may invest no more than 10% in total in other UCITS and UCIs. Launch date 24 March 2010 Base currency Who should invest in the Sub-Fund? What are the risks of investing in the Sub-Fund? USD Profile of the typical investor The Sub-Fund is suitable for investors with a medium to long term investment horizon. The Sub-Fund is intended as a core plus investment where a high proportion of the assets may be invested in Non-Investment Grade in markets which may be subject to moderately high volatility. To determine if the Sub-Fund is suitable, it is recommended that the investor consult a stockbroker, bank manager, solicitor, accountant, representative bank or other financial adviser. Risk Profile Investment in the Sub-Fund carries with it a degree of risk, but not limited to, those referred to below. Potential investors should review the Full Prospectus in its entirety and have a clear picture of the Sub-Fund prior to a decision to invest. There can be no assurance that the Sub-Fund will achieve its investment objectives and past performance should not be seen as a guide to future returns. An investment may also be affected by any changes in exchange control regulation, tax laws, withholding taxes and economic or monetary policies. Interest rate risk The Sub-Fund is exposed to bond markets for all or part of its total assets. The value of these assets may rise or fall and is strongly affected by interest rate fluctuations. Credit risk The Sub-Fund is exposed to credit risk for all or part of its total assets. The value of these assets may rise or fall and is strongly affected by changes in the credit ratings of the underlying issuer of the security. Foreign exchange risk Because the Sub-Fund s assets and liabilities may be denominated in currencies different to the Base Currency, the Sub-Fund may be affected favourably or unfavourably by exchange control regulations or changes in the exchange rates between the Base Currency and other currencies. Changes in currency exchange rates may influence the value of a Sub-Fund s shares, the dividends or interest earned and the gains and losses realised. Exchange rates between currencies are determined by supply and demand in the currency exchange markets, the international balance of payments, governmental intervention, speculation and other economic and political conditions. If the currency in which a security is denominated appreciates against the Base Currency, the value of the security will increase. Conversely, a decline in the exchange rate of the currency would adversely affect the value of the security. The Sub-Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions in order to hedge against currency exchange risk, however there is no guarantee that hedging or protection will be achieved. This strategy may also limit the Sub- Fund from benefiting from the performance of the Sub-Fund s securities if the currency in which the securities held HSBC International Select Fund MultiAlpha Global High Yield Bond 2
by the Sub-Fund are denominated rises against the Base Currency. In case of a hedged class (denominated in a currency different from the Base Currency), this risk applies systematically. Non-Investment Grade Debt Credit risk is more pronounced for investments in fixed-income securities that are rated below Investment Grade or which are of comparable quality. The risk of default may be greater and the market for these securities may be less active, making it more difficult to sell the securities at reasonable prices, and also making valuation of the securities more difficult. A Sub-Fund may incur additional expenses if an issuer defaults and the Sub-Fund tries to recover some of its losses in bankruptcy or other similar proceedings. Liquidity risk The Sub-Fund is exposed to the risk that a particular investment or position cannot be easily unwound or offset due to insufficient market depth or market disruption. This can affect the ability of a shareholder to redeem funds from the Sub-Fund, and can also have an impact on the value of the Sub-Fund. Although the Sub-Fund will invest mainly in the Investment Funds in which the shareholders are entitled to redeem their shares within a reasonable timeframe, there may be exceptional circumstances in which such Investment Funds can not guarantee the liquidity of their shares/units. Absence of liquidity may have a determined impact on the Sub-Fund and the value of its investments. Share Class Information The following Share Classes may be issued: A Shares: E Shares: I Shares X Shares: Z Shares: are available to all investors. are available in certain countries, subject to the relevant regulatory approval, through specific distributors selected by the Distributor. are available to all investors. are available through specific distributors selected by the Distributor provided that the investors qualify as institutional investors within the meaning of article 174 of the 2010 Law and fall into one of the following categories: companies or company pension funds, insurance companies, registered charities or funds managed or advised by an HSBC Group entity and other such institutional investors, as agreed by the Board of Directors. are available to investors having entered into a discretionary management agreement with an HSBC Group entity and to investors subscribing via distributors selected by the Distributor provided that such investors qualify as institutional investors within the meaning of article 174 of the 2010 Law. Within each sub-fund, separate currency hedged Share Classes may be issued (suffixed by "H" and the currency into which the Base Currency or a currency the sub-fund total assets are primarily invested in is hedged e.g. "ACHEUR" or "ACHGBP" for a Capital-Accumulation Share Class hedged into Euro or Sterling Pound). Any fees of the Administration Agent relating to the execution of the currency hedging policy will be borne by the relevant currency hedged class. These fees are in addition to the operating, administrative and servicing expenses detailed under Section 2.10 (3) of the Full Prospectus. Any gain or losses from the currency hedging shall also accrue to the relevant currency hedged class. Distribution Policy The Company issues Distribution and Capital-Accumulation Shares in different Classes: Capital-Accumulation Shares are identifiable by a "C" following the Sub-Fund and Class names and do not pay any dividends. Distribution Shares are identifiable by a "D" following the Sub-Fund and Class names, with the exception of Monthly Distribution Shares which are identifiable by an "M" following the Sub-Fund and Class names (e.g.: Class AM). The distribution policy of the Distribution Shares can be summarised as follows: Dividends will be declared separately in respect of each Distribution Class of each Sub-Fund by the meeting of shareholders of the relevant Class of Shares of the relevant Sub-Fund at the end of each financial year. The Board of Directors may declare interim dividends in respect of certain Sub-Funds. Dividends will be announced in the financial press. Payment of dividends will be made within six weeks of such declaration to holders of Shares in the respective Sub-Funds at the dividend record date as stated in such resolution. HSBC International Select Fund MultiAlpha Global High Yield Bond 3
Fees and Expenses Shareholders Expenses Share Class Maximum Management Fee (%)* Maximum Operating, Administration and Servicing Fee (%)* Total Expense Ratio (%) (including transaction costs)* A Shares 1.25 0.30 1.55 E Shares 1.55 0.30 1.85 I Shares 0.70 0.25 0.95 X Shares 0.675 0.20** 0.875 Z Shares 0.00 0.20** 0.20 * of the net asset value. ** The operating, administrative and servicing expenses for these Share Classes will be capped at the rates quoted. Subscription charge: Conversion charge: Redemption charge: Up to 5.54 % of the Net Asset Value per Share (the "Offer Price") (for all Classes of Shares). Up to 1.00 % of the value of the Shares which are being converted (for all Classes of Shares). None. Dealing charge: The Offer Price may be increased by a dealing charge up to a maximum of 2.5% of the Net Asset Value per Share, and the Redemption Price may be decreased by a dealing charge up to a maximum of 2.5% of the Net Asset Value per Share. This dealing charge will normally be applied to all deals above a certain threshold, agreed from time to time by the Board of Directors. Taxation of Shareholders / the Company Price publication How to buy / sell / convert Shares Prospective investors should ascertain from their professional advisers the consequences to them of acquiring, holding, redeeming, transferring, selling or converting Shares under the relevant laws of the jurisdictions to which they are subject, including the tax consequences and any exchange control requirements. Under current law and practice, the Company is not liable to any Luxembourg income tax. However, pursuant to the Council Directive 2003/48/EC of 3 June 2003 on taxation of savings income implemented in the Luxembourg law by a law of 21 June 2005, a withholding tax may be applicable as from 1 July 2005. Further details are provided in the Full Prospectus. The Company is liable to annual tax in Luxembourg ("taxe d'abonnement") calculated at the rate of 0.05 % per annum of its net asset value, and at the rate of 0.01 % per annum of the net asset values of the Sub-Funds or Classes of Shares reserved to institutional investors within the meaning of article 174 of the 2010 Law. This tax is calculated at the end of the quarter to which the tax relates and payable quarterly. No stamp duty or other tax is payable in Luxembourg in connection with the issue of Shares of the Company. The Net Asset Value per Shares is available at the registered office of the Company, at the distributors offices and in various publications as determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. The prices are calculated on each Dealing Day on the basis of the net asset value of the relevant Class of Shares or the relevant Sub-Fund in its relevant currencies. The Offer Price for Shares of each Class of the Sub-Fund includes a subscription charge of up to 5.54% of the net asset value per Share. The Redemption Price is equal to the Net Asset Value per Share of the relevant Class of Shares, adjusted by the dealing charge (as described above). Applications for subscription / redemption / conversion of Shares of the Sub-Fund may be made to the Company, either directly to the Registrar and Transfer Agent or through a distributor before the appropriate dealing cut-off times on a Dealing Day as set forth below, in order to be dealt with on that specific Dealing Day. A Dealing Day is any day on which banks are open for normal banking business in Luxembourg ("Business Day") (other than days during a period of suspension of dealing in Shares and other than a Business Day immediately following the end of a period of such suspension) and which is also, for the Sub-Fund, a day where stock exchanges and regulated markets in countries where the Sub-Fund is materially invested are open for normal trading. The Business Days, which are not Dealing Days, will be listed in the annual and semi-annual reports and available at the registered office of the Company. Investors buying Shares for the first time should complete an application form. Any subsequent purchase or any redemption of Shares can be made by letter, fax or, by prior agreement, by telephone. The latter may require confirmation in writing. HSBC International Select Fund MultiAlpha Global High Yield Bond 4
Instructions to buy, sell and switch Shares should be addressed to: RBC Dexia Investor Services Bank S.A. 14, Porte de France, L-4360 Esch-sur-Alzette, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Tel: (+352) 2605 9553 - Fax: (+352) 2460 9500 Dealing cut-off times at place of issue of orders: Rest of the World: 1.00 p.m. Luxembourg time on any Dealing Day Jersey: Poland: 5.00 p.m. Jersey time on the Business Day immediately preceding the Dealing Day 10.00 a.m. Poland time on any Dealing Day Settlement may be made by electronic transfer, net of bank charges to the relevant correspondent bank(s) quoting the applicant's name and stating the appropriate Sub-Fund into which settlement monies are paid within four days (which are Business Days and days during which the banks in the principal financial centre for the Dealing Currency of the relevant Share Class are open for business) after application. Shares are provisionally allotted but not allocated until cleared funds have been received by the Company or to its order. Contract Notes and, for those who have not completed an application form, registration slips, are posted to the investor on the allotment of Shares. Subscription and Redemption Information Share Class Minimum initial investment and minimum holding Class A USD 5,000 Class E USD 5,000 Class I USD 1,000,000 Class X USD 2,000,000 Class Z USD 1,000,000 Available Dealing Currencies and Share Classes Investors can buy Shares and make their payments either in the Base Currency or in the following Dealing Currency: Euro, Pound Sterling and US Dollar. With the exception of currency hedged Share Classes and where an investor requires the payment of a subscription or redemption in a currency other than the Base Currency of the Sub-Fund the necessary foreign exchange transaction between this currency and the Base Currency of the Sub-Fund will be arranged by the distributor or the Registrar and Transfer Agent at the investor s expense on the basis of the exchange rate applicable as at the Dealing Day. Share Class Class A Class E Class I Class X Class Z ISIN codes AC AD EC ED IC ID XC XD XDHGBP ZC ZD LU0409940250 LU0409940417 LU0409940680 LU0409940763 LU0409940847 LU0409940920 LU0409941068 LU0409941142 LU0495034828 LU0409936068 LU0409936142 HSBC International Select Fund MultiAlpha Global High Yield Bond 5
Annual Performance 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 0.00 2009 2010 2011 Calculation date: 31 March 2011 Currency: Base Currency Please note that past performance is not a guide to future performance. Investors may not get back the full amount invested, as prices of Shares and the income from them may fall as well as rise. Additional Information Management Company HSBC Investment Funds (Luxembourg) S.A. Registrar and Transfer Agent RBC Dexia Investor Services Bank S.A. 14, Porte de France, L-4360 Esch-sur-Alzette, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Tel: (+352) 2605 9553 - Fax: (+352) 2460 9500 Global Distributor HSBC Investment Funds (Luxembourg) S.A. Custodian and Administration Agent / Principal Paying Agent RBC Dexia Investor Services Bank S.A. 14, Porte de France, L-4360 Esch-sur-Alzette, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Investment Adviser HSBC Global Asset Management (France) Immeuble Ile de France, 4 Place de la Pyramide, La Défense 9, 92800 Puteaux, France Auditors KPMG Audit, Réviseurs d'entreprises 9, allée Scheffer, L-2520 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Registered Office of the Company Supervisory Authority Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Promoter HSBC Group Contact Management Company HSBC Investment Funds (Luxembourg) S.A. Tel : (+352) 48 88 96 21 Fax : (+352) 48 88 96 31 HSBC International Select Fund MultiAlpha Global High Yield Bond 6