This is a financial promotion for The First Sentier China Strategy. This information is for professional clients only in the UK and EEA and elsewhere where lawful. Investing involves certain risks including:
- The value of investments and any income from them may go down as well as up and are not guaranteed. Investors may get back significantly less than the original amount invested.
- Currency risk: the Fund invests in assets which are denominated in other currencies; changes in exchange rates will affect the value of the Fund and could create losses. Currency control decisions made by governments could affect the value of the Fund's investments and could cause the Fund to defer or suspend redemptions of its shares.
- Single country / specific region risk: investing in a single country or specific region may be riskier than investing in a number of different countries or regions. Investing in a larger number of countries or regions helps spread risk.
- China market Risk: although China has seen rapid economic and structural development, investing there may still involve increased risks of political and governmental intervention, potentially limitations on the allocation of the Fund's capital, and legal, regulatory, economic and other risks including greater liquidity risk, restrictions on investment or transfer of assets, failed/delayed settlement and difficulties valuing securities..
- Concentration risk: the Fund invests in a relatively small number of companies which may be riskier than a fund that invests in a large number of companies.
- Smaller companies risk: Investments in smaller companies may be riskier and more difficult to buy and sell than investments in larger companies.
For details of the firms issuing this information and any funds referred to, please see Terms and Conditions and Important Information.
For a full description of the terms of investment and the risks please see the Prospectus and Key Investor Information Document for each Fund.
If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of our funds for your investment needs, please seek investment advice.
Greater China
Navigate Greater China’s evolving landscape with a different perspective.
The Greater China region includes the China, Hong Kong and Taiwan markets, each offering interesting growth opportunities for long-term investors. Our team has been investing in the region for more than 30 years, with unparalleled insights gained through our on-the-ground meetings with companies.
What we invest in
Dominant consumer franchises
We believe dominant consumer franchises and brands should benefit from rising incomes and the premiumisation trend, and can offer good growth potential over the long term.
Rise in healthcare spending
China’s per capita spend on healthcare is still relatively low and has room to grow. We believe that companies providing drugs and medical services should benefit from an increased focus on healthcare spending and wellbeing.
High quality financials
We believe banks and high quality financials should benefit from similar drivers as consumer businesses: demographics, rising incomes and urbanisation.
A more connected and automated world
We believe an increased focus on research and development should lead to technology champions in niche markets. Domestic component manufacturers could benefit from the trend towards localised production.
Our approach to responsible investment
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Our approach to responsible investing has been shaped by an emphasis on stewardship and the belief that quality managers and good governance should ensure that environmental and social concerns are rightfully addressed. We have integrated sustainability analysis into our investment process and engage extensively on environmental, labour and governance issues.
Sustainable investment labels help investors find products that have a specific sustainability goal. FSSA's products do not have a UK sustainable investment label as they do not have a non-financial sustainability objective. Their objective is to achieve long-term capital growth by following its investment policy and strategy.
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Meet the managers
Martin Lau
Managing Partner
Helen Chen
Portfolio Manager
Winston Ke
Portfolio Manager
Our funds
The Fund aims to grow your investment. The Fund invests primarily in a smaller portfolio of shares of companies with either assets in, or revenues derived from mainland China. The shares may be listed in China, Hong Kong, Singapore or in a member state of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The Fund may use derivatives to reduce risk or to manage the Fund more efficiently.
The Fund aims to grow your investment. The Fund invests at least 70% of its assets in shares of companies based in, or closely associated with, Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan). The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in Emerging Markets in the Asia Pacific region, in companies of any size or industry. The Fund may invest less than 30% of its assets in equity securities other than those described above. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of its assets in China A and B Shares. The Fund may use derivatives with the aim of risk reduction or efficient management.
The Fund aims to grow your investment. The Fund invests at least 70% of its assets in shares of large and mid sized companies that are based in, or closely associated with, mainland China. These companies generally have a total stock market value of at least US $1.5 billion.The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in any industry. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of its assets in China A and B Shares. The Fund may use derivatives with the aim of risk reduction or efficient management.
The Fund aims to grow your investment. The Fund invests at least 70% of its assets in shares of companies which have the potential for long term growth and are based in, or are closely associated with, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The Fund invests in companies that may be listed in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the United States, Singapore, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia or a developed market around the world. The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in companies of any size or industry. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of its assets in China A and B Shares. The Fund may use derivatives with the aim of risk reduction or efficient management.
The Fund aims to achieve income and growth on your investment. The Fund invests at least 70% of its assets in listed shares of companies of any size that are involved in infrastructure around the world. The infrastructure sector includes utilities (e.g. water and electricity), highways and railways, airports services, marine ports and services, oil and gas storage and transportation. The Fund may invest up to 100% in companies of any size. The Fund may use derivatives with the aim of risk reduction or efficient management.
<p>The Fund aims to grow your investment. The Fund invests primarily in a smaller portfolio of shares of companies with either assets in, or revenues derived from mainland China. The shares may be listed in China, Hong Kong, Singapore or in a member state of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The Fund may use derivatives to reduce risk or to manage the Fund more efficiently.</p>
The Fund aims to grow your investment. The Fund invests at least 70% of its assets in shares of companies based in, or closely associated with, Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan). The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in Emerging Markets in the Asia Pacific region, in companies of any size or industry. The Fund may invest less than 30% of its assets in equity securities other than those described above. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of its assets in China A and B Shares. The Fund may use derivatives with the aim of risk reduction or efficient management.
The Fund aims to grow your investment. The Fund invests at least 70% of its assets in shares of large and mid sized companies that are based in, or closely associated with, mainland China. These companies generally have a total stock market value of at least US $1.5 billion.The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in any industry. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of its assets in China A and B Shares. The Fund may use derivatives with the aim of risk reduction or efficient management.
The Fund aims to grow your investment. The Fund invests at least 70% of its assets in shares of companies which have the potential for long term growth and are based in, or are closely associated with, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The Fund invests in companies that may be listed in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the United States, Singapore, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia or a developed market around the world. The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in companies of any size or industry. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of its assets in China A and B Shares. The Fund may use derivatives with the aim of risk reduction or efficient management.
The Fund aims to achieve income and growth on your investment. The Fund invests at least 70% of its assets in listed shares of companies of any size that are involved in infrastructure around the world. The infrastructure sector includes utilities (e.g. water and electricity), highways and railways, airports services, marine ports and services, oil and gas storage and transportation. The Fund may invest up to 100% in companies of any size. The Fund may use derivatives with the aim of risk reduction or efficient management.