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Fund managers now see Asian countries as well placed to exploit the acceleration in global demand that is expected. The region's economies now look considerably brighter.
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- Are looking for potential growth opportunities from top Asian companies.
- Prefer broader diversification from Singapore into other Asian markets (excluding Japan) like China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand or Taiwan.
- Are prepared to take short-term market swings and greater volatility for potentially higher long-term returns.
- The HSBC-Link Asia Equity Fund feeds into DWS Asia Premier Trust*.
- This is an insurance-linked policy fund and can be invested only through our investment-linked plans.
- The objective of the fund is to achieve long-term capital growth through investing in equities throughout Asia excluding Japan.
- The investment manager selects stocks that have a competitive product or service, with improving growth prospects and cash generative businesses.
- Healthy structural changes
Healthy consolidations after the Asian economic crisis in 1997-98 give rise to leaner, more competitive companies. Structural reforms in the economy improved efficiency and competency.
- Growing domestic demand
Large, growing populations especially in China, India and South Korea increase domestic demand. At the same time, falling poverty levels are boosting consumer spending.
- Higher up the value chain
The populace in Asia is now better educated, and industries are moving up the value chain. South Korea and Taiwan house the world's largest chip-makers. Greater emphasis on the knowledge economy is evident.
- Abundant liquidity
High savings rates provide long-term liquidity for business growth.
- Diversity
Different countries in Asia are in different stages of growth as developing nations - constantly offering fresh opportunities and potential access to areas of business & industry not always available to local investors.
- Economic Co-operation
China and Taiwan's entry into the World Trade Organisation marks a new beginning towards more easing of trade barriers. The Asia-Pacific Economic Conference fosters better co-operation for broad-based growth with broader vision.
Your money is not tied to any fixed term when you invest in this fund through our investment-linked policy. You can choose to withdraw your investment at any time#.
In the event of death, your loved ones will receive a death benefit equivalent to at least 100% of your investment amount+. You do not need to pay anything extra for this insurance protection.
You can have unlimited switches between funds. This is to ensure your portfolio objective is aligned with your investment objective, which may change along the way.
Under the current Singapore tax laws, proceeds of a personal life insurance policy are not subjected to income tax.
HSBC-Link Asia Equity Fund can be invested using CPFIS-OA, Cash or SRS. You can start from as little as S$100 cash per month or a single premium of S$10,000. You can even top-up your investment over time. Speak to our financial planner or appointed distributor to find out more about the fund.
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Investment Objective
The objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in stock markets throughout Asia excluding Japan.
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HSBC Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Limited |
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31 January 1994 |
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Deutsche Asset Management |
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MSCI AC Far East ex Japan (S$) |
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Singapore Dollar |
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Medium to High Risk / Broadly Diversified |
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Daily (except weekends and public holidays) |
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"Next Determined" Unit Prices |
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Unlimited free switches between non-Takaful investment-linked policy funds. |
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* Underlying fund name was changed in March 2006. Formerly known as Deutsche Asia Premier Trust.
# Full or partial withdrawal can be made provided there is enough cash value in your investment-linked policy plan at the time of surrender. Your surrender value will be based on the next determined bid price of the fund. An early termination of the policy will usually involve high costs and the surrender value payable may be less than total premium paid.
+ Investment amount = Original single premium + Top up - Withdrawal
^ For all Single Premium (Asset Manager series) and Recurring Single Premium (Accumulation Manager) investment-linked plans, bonus units of 2.11% will be given. Net sales charge of 3% applies.
Investor should note that there is no guarantee on the capital and returns. The actual returns depend on the actual performance of the underlying investments.
The past performance of the fund manager is not necessarily indicative of its future performance.
Investor should read the latest fund fact sheet, fund manager's report, fund summary and product summary on investment-linked plans for details before deciding to invest.
This information is subject to change.
This information is not to be regarded as an invitation or recommendation by us to buy the fund. You should seek advice from a qualified adviser.
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