Please read the following important information for First State Asia Opportunities Fund
• The Fund invests primarily equity and equity-related securities in Asian Region (excluding Australia, New Zealand and Japan).
• The Fund’s investments may be concentrated in a single sector, country, specific region or small numbers of countries /companies which may have higher volatility or greater loss of capital than more diversified portfolios.
• The Fund invests in emerging markets which may have increased risks than developed markets including liquidity risk, currency risk/control, political and economic uncertainties, high degree of volatility, settlement risk and custody risk.
• The Fund may expose to China market risk including repatriation risk, uncertainties to taxation policies and risk associated with StockConnects. The Fund may also expose to RMB currency and conversion risk.
• Investing in securities of small/mid-capitalisation companies may have lower liquidity and more volatile prices to adverse economic developments.
• The Fund may use FDIs for hedging and efficient portfolio management purposes, which may subject the Fund to additional liquidity, valuation, counterparty and over the counter transaction risks.
• It is possible that a part or entire value of your investment could be lost. You should not base your investment decision solely on this document. Please read the offering document including risk factors for details.
India
Witness the rise of India with a different perspective.
India’s large population, its rapidly developing metropolises and its rich history of commerce are all contributing to its journey in becoming an economic powerhouse. We have spent the past decades building relationships with high-quality owners and managers in India and have identified, in our view, some of the best growth opportunities in the world.
What we invest in
Aspirational consumer base
Favourable demographics and under-penetrated categories*, lead to well-positioned consumer franchises generating high Returns on Capital Employed (ROCE)**. We believe such dominant franchises will keep gaining market share as the markets formalise as well as premiumise over time.
Infrastructure Improvement
With greater need for better quality infrastructure as the country develops, we believe that suppliers, such as paints and cement companies, will benefit. Well-run companies in these industries typically generate high returns and have low debt compared to infrastructure asset owners.
Financial Inclusion
We believe well-managed private banks should continue to benefit from greater penetration of financial services across India. They should continue gaining market share at the expense of poorly run and under-capitalised state-owned banks.
Undiscounted change
We believe in paying close attention to changes in management and ownership, in inherently attractive businesses undergoing temporary periods of difficulty. This can often lead to meaningful transformations, generating significant value for shareholders.
*Under-penetrated categories mean categories or products and services that are still not widely used by consumers.
**Return on capital employed (ROCE) is a financial ratio that can be used in assessing a company's profitability and capital efficiency.
Our approach to responsible investment
Non-label disclaimer
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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Our funds
The Fund aims to achieve long term capital appreciation and invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities and equity related securities issued by companies of the Indian subcontinent. Countries of the Indian subcontinent include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The Fund concentrates on securities that are listed, traded or dealt in on regulated markets in the Indian subcontinent and offshore instruments issued by companies established or operating or have significant interests in the Indian subcontinent and listed on other regulated markets.
The Fund aims to achieve long term capital appreciation and invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities and equity related securities issued by companies of the Indian subcontinent. Countries of the Indian subcontinent include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The Fund concentrates on securities that are listed, traded or dealt in on regulated markets in the Indian subcontinent and offshore instruments issued by companies established or operating or have significant interests in the Indian subcontinent and listed on other regulated markets.