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- The Fund invests primarily in equity securities and equity related securities in Indian subcontinent which may expose to potential changes in tax, political, social and economic environment.
- 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.
- Investing in small /mid-capitalisation securities may have lower liquidity and their prices are more volatile to adverse economic developments.
- The Fund’s investments may be concentrated in a single country/ sector, specific region or small numbers of countries/ companies which may have higher volatility or greater loss of capital than more diversified portfolios.
- 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.
FSSA Indian Subcontinent Fund - Class III (H Dist) USD
Strategy Overview
The Fund invests primarily (at least 70% of its Net Asset Value) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities or 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.
Fund Details
Fund information (as at 31/12/2025)
| Fund launch date | 07 February 1994 |
|---|---|
| Share class launch date | 22 March 2024 |
| Fund size | US$466.0mn |
| Number of holdings | 42 |
| Minimum initial investment | US$500,000 |
| Management fee | 1.0%p.a. |
| Initial charge | 5.0% (Cash) |
| Bloomberg ticker | FSSISID.ID |
Performance
Cumulative performance as at 31 Dec 2025
| SHARE CLASS | 3MTHS | 1YR | 3YRS | 5YRS | SINCE INCEPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class III (H Dist) USD (Ex initial charges) | 1.3 | -4.9 | - | - | 8.5 |
| Class III (H Dist) USD (Inc initial charges) | -3.8 | -9.7 | - | - | 3.1 |
| Benchmark * | 4.8 | 2.6 | - | - | 9.2 |
| SHARE CLASS | 1YR | 3YRS | 5YRS | 10YRS | SINCE INCEPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class III (H Dist) USD (Ex initial charges) | -4.9 | - | - | - | 4.7 |
| Class III (H Dist) USD (Inc initial charges) | -9.7 | - | - | - | 1.7 |
| Benchmark * | 2.6 | - | - | - | 5.1 |
| 3MTHS | 1YR | 3YRS | 5YRS | SINCE INCEPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Class (%) (Ex initial charges) | 1.3 | -4.9 | - | - | 8.5 |
| Share Class (%) (Inc initial charges) | -3.8 | -9.7 | - | - | 3.1 |
| Benchmark (%) | 4.8 | 2.6 | - | - | 9.2 |
Annualised performance as at 31 Dec 2025
| 1YR | 3YRS | 5YRS | 10YRS | SINCE INCEPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Class (%) (Ex initial charges) | -4.9 | - | - | - | 4.7 |
| Share Class (%) (Inc initial charges) | -9.7 | - | - | - | 1.7 |
| Benchmark (%) | 2.6 | - | - | - | 5.1 |
Price
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Holdings
Top 10 holdings (as at 31/12/2025)
| Security name | Sector | % |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank Limited | Financials | 9.2 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited | Financials | 8.0 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | Financials | 4.3 |
| HCL Technologies Limited | Information Technology | 4.3 |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. | Financials | 4.1 |
| Bosch Limited | Consumer Discretionary | 3.7 |
| Infosys Limited | Information Technology | 3.6 |
| KEI Industries Limited | Industrials | 3.4 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | Information Technology | 3.2 |
| Bharti Airtel Limited | Communication Services | 3.1 |
Documents
* MSCI India Net Index
Price & performance disclaimers
Fund performance data is sourced from First Sentier Investors. Single pricing basis with net income reinvested. The above performance data is provided for information only and does not contain or constitute investment advice. A copy of the Prospectus is available and may be obtained from the Manager, First Sentier Investors (Singapore), or any of our distributors. Investors should read the Prospectus and consult a financial adviser before deciding to make any investment. In the event of discrepancies between the marketing materials and the Prospectus, the Prospectus shall prevail. The value of the Fund and the income from them, if any, may fall or rise. Past performance of the Fund or the Manager and any economic and market trends or forecast, is not indicative of the future or likely performance of the Fund or the Manager. Neither the Manager, nor any of its associates, nor any director, or employee accepts any liability for any loss arising directly or indirectly from any use of this information. Units are not available to U.S. persons.
The investment returns are denominated in USD. SGD-based investors are therefore exposed to fluctuations in SGD / USD exchange rate.