HSBC Global Investment Funds - Thai Equity S Share Class 31 Aug 2018 31/08/2018 Fund Objective and Strategy Investment Objective The Fund seeks long-term total return (meaning capital growth and income) by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of shares (or securities that are similar to shares) of Thai companies. The companies issuing these shares have a registered office and official stockmarket listing in Thailand, or carry out most of their business there. Investment Strategy The Fund can also invest up to 10% of its assets in collective investment schemes. There aren t restrictions on the market values of the companies held in the Fund. See the Prospectus for a full description of the investment objectives and derivative usage. Performance (%) YTD 1M 3M -1.18 2.50-0.73 9.98 10.79 5.37 3.56 (Net) 2-6.37-2.88-5.95 4.20 8.82 4.24 3.32 Benchmark 0.29 2.00-0.63 12.14 13.92 9.24 2.34 Calendar Year Performance (%) -15.38 16.29-24.57 18.96 29.78 (Net) 2-19.82 10.18-28.53 12.71 22.96 Benchmark -14.76 21.31-20.98 24.16 31.56 3-Year Risk Measures 2013 2014 Valuation Time Min. Initial Investment Yes Distributing Annually Daily 17:00 Luxembourg 1,000 5.00% Luxembourg LU0210637038 15 Jan 1996 Volatility 13.7% 13.8% Number of Holdings NAV per Share 17.99 29 34 Tracking ex Cash Fund Size 60,525,255 1.5% - Error Avg Market Bloomberg Ticker HSBTHEI LX Information Cap ( 14,755 13,979-2.03 - MSCI Thailand 10/40 Net Ratio mil) Benchmark Beta 0.98-1Y 3Y¹ 5Y¹ 2015 2016 Since Inception¹ Past performance is not an indicator of future returns. The figures are calculated in the share class base currency, dividend reinvested. 2017 Benchmark Characteristics Fund Benchmark Risk Disclosure General Risk: The Fund's unit value can go up as well as down, and any capital invested in the Fund may be at risk. Market Risk: The value of investible securities can change over time due to a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: political and economic news, government policy, changes in demographics, cultures and populations, natural or human-caused disasters etc. Emerging Markets Risk: The Fund may invest in Emerging Markets, these markets are less established, and often more volatile, than developed markets and involve higher risks, particularly market, liquidity and currency risks. Concentration Risk: The Fund may be concentrated in a limited number of securities, economic sectors and/or countries and as a result, may be more volatile and have a greater risk of loss than more broadly diversified funds. Derivatives Risk: Derivatives may be used by the Fund, and these can behave unexpectedly. Hedging Risk: The pricing and volatility of many derivatives may diverge from strictly reflecting the pricing or volatility of their underlying reference(s), instrument or asset. Investment Leverage Risk: Investment Leverage occurs when the economic exposure is greater than the amount invested, such as when derivatives are used. A Fund that employs leverage may experience greater gains and/or losses due to the amplification effect from a movement in the price of the reference source.. Documentation Statement: Further information on the Fund's potential risks can be found in the Key Investor Information Document and Prospectus. Share Class Details UCITS V Compliant Subscription Mode Distribution Type Distribution Frequency Dealing Frequency Annual Management Fee 1.50% Max. Initial Charge Base Currency Domicile ISIN Inception Date Manager Cash / SRS (Supplementary Retirement Scheme) Nilang Mehta Sanjiv Duggal 1 Result is annualised when calculation period is over one year. 2 Net of relevant prevailing sales charge The reference benchmark was applied to the fund with effect from 30 June 2016 to align with global disclosures and is applied to the performance data provided above across all periods
Monthly Performance Commentary Market Review The MSCI Thailand 10/40 Index rose 2% in terms in August and was among the strongest performers in the region. General sentiment continued to be dampened by China U.S. trade tensions and emerging market currency weakness, but the Thai Baht has been relatively resilient among the trend of emerging market currency falls recently mainly due to its current account surplus and large foreign currency reserves. Improving farm income has started to bode well for consumer companies in rural areas. Higher oil prices and refinery margins also helped Thai equities outperform most other markets. Performance Review The fund delivered a positive absolute return and outperformed the benchmark in August. Our underweight to Kasikorn Bank was favourable. It announced it was the victim of a cyber-attack during the month. KCE Electronics, which produces printed circuit boards, rose as a generally weaker currency is favourable for its export book. On the downside, the non-holding of renewable-energy producer, Energy Absolute, detracted as its quarterly results surprised on the upside. Outlook Thailand remains an attractive destination for foreign direct investment given its competitive labour costs and exposure to a burgeoning trade and access to the ASEAN economic block. Compelling demographics and rising incomes also provide a tailwind for economic growth, particularly in consumption patterns. Thailand stands to benefit from the solid global economic growth. While there is still uncertainty around issues like potential trade barriers globally and a de-synchronization of global growth, we expect steady earnings growth against the backdrop of an overall solid global economy. Key risks are local currency volatility and a more aggressive rate hike cycle in the US.
Sector Allocation (%) Financials Consumer Staples Energy Industrials Materials Consumer Discretionary Health Care Telecommunication Services Real Estate Utilities Information Technology Cash & Others 7.42 7.15 4.92 5.59 2.73 3.00 1.83 1.34 1.08 0.00 18.78 14.02 16.19 11.28 11.16 10.92 13.59 8.28 9.85 8.17 6.93 7.57 6.42 21.77 Benchmark Top 10 Holdings (%) Location Sector Weight (%) Airports of Thailand Co Ltd Kasikornbank PCL CP ALL Public Co Ltd PTT PCL Minor International Pub Co Ltd Siam Commercial Bank Pub Co Central Pattana PCL Indorama Ventures PCL Krung Thai Bank PCL Advanced Info Services Thailand Industrials 9.12 Thailand Financials 8.24 Thailand Consumer Staples 7.51 Thailand Energy 6.03 Thailand Consumer Discretionary 5.07 Thailand Financials 4.99 Thailand Real Estate 4.92 Thailand Materials 4.89 Thailand Financials 4.63 Thailand Telecommunication Services 3.98 Index Disclaimer Source: MSCI. The MSCI information may only be used for your internal use, may not be reproduced or redisseminated in any form and may not be used as a basis for or a component of any financial instruments or products or indices. None of the MSCI information is intended to constitute investment advice or a recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment decision and may not be relied on as such. Historical data and analysis should not be taken as an indication or guarantee of any future performance analysis, forecast or prediction. The MSCI information is provided on an as is basis and the user of this information assumes the entire risk of any use made of this information. MSCI, each of its affiliates and each other person involved in or related to compiling, computing or creating any MSCI information (collectively, the MSCI Parties ) expressly disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, noninfringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to this information. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall any MSCI Party have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, punitive, consequential (including, without limitation, lost profits) or any other damages. (www.msci.com)
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HSBC Global Investment Funds - Thai Equity Supplement Information Sheet 31 Aug 2018 Performance (%) Return Currency YTD 1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 1 5Y 1 Since Inception 1 AC -1.19 2.50-0.74-7.66 9.97 10.79 5.37 6.55 AC (Net) 2-6.38-2.88-5.95-12.51 4.20 8.82 4.24 6.13 EUR EUR 1.98 3.08-0.41-3.20 12.38 9.41 8.04 4.15 EUR (Net) 2 EUR -3.37-2.33-5.64-8.28 6.48 7.46 6.88 3.90 SGD SGD 1.30 3.16 1.69-4.36 10.95 9.73 6.87 3.39 SGD (Net) 2 SGD -4.01-2.26-3.65-9.38 5.13 7.77 5.72 3.15-1.18 2.50-0.73-7.65 9.98 10.79 5.37 3.56 (Net) 2-6.37-2.88-5.95-12.50 4.20 8.82 4.24 3.32 Calendar Year Performance (%) Return Currency 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 AC -15.38 16.30-24.59 18.96 29.77 AC (Net) 2-19.82 10.19-28.55 12.72 22.95 EUR EUR -19.03 32.42-15.98 22.51 13.99 EUR (Net) 2 EUR -23.28 25.47-20.39 16.08 8.01 SGD SGD -12.53 22.05-19.25 21.14 20.05 SGD (Net) 2 SGD -17.12 15.64-23.49 14.78 13.75-15.38 16.29-24.57 18.96 29.78 (Net) 2-19.82 10.18-28.53 12.71 22.96 1 Result is annualised when calculation period is over one year. 2 Net of relevant prevailing sales charge Past performance is not an indicator of future returns. The figures are calculated in the share class base currency, dividend reinvested. Share Class Base Currency Distribution Frequency Dividend ex-date Last Paid Dividend Annualised Yield Annually 11 Jul 2018 0.096754 0.58% AC - - - - The above table cites the last dividend paid within the last 12 months only. Dividend is not guaranteed and may be paid out of distributable income, capital or both, which could result in capital erosion and reduction in net asset value. A positive distribution yield does not imply a positive return. Past payout yields and payments do not represent future payout yields and payments. The calculation method of annualised yield: (dividend value / NAV per share or unit as of ex-dividend date) x n, n depends on the distributing frequency. Annually distribution is 1; semi-annually distribution is 2; quarterly distribution is 4; monthly distribution is 12. The annualised dividend yield is calculated based on the dividend distribution on the relevant date with dividend reinvested, and may be higher or lower than the actual annual dividend yield. Investors and potential investors should refer to the details on dividend distributions of the Fund, which are available on HSBC Global Asset Management (Singapore) Limited website. Share Class Inception Date ISIN Base Currency Min. Initial Investment NAV per Share Annual Management Fee Distribution Type 15 Jan 1996 LU0210637038 1,000 17.99 1.50% Distributing AC 15 Feb 2005 LU0210636733 1,000 22.09 1.50% Accumulating Different classes may have different performances, dividend yields and expense ratios. For hedged classes, the effects of hedging will be reflected in the net asset values of such classes. Expenses arising from hedging transactions may be significant and will be borne by the relevant hedged classes. Hedged class performs the required hedging on a best efforts basis.